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Post by Kelly on Feb 26, 2013 0:09:55 GMT -5
Likes: -I am not a political person at all...but thought it was also a strange moment for Michelle Obama to announce the Best Picture Winner by satellite...it took away from the big moment when a legendary star (in this case...Jack Nicholson) announces the Best Picture. It was very odd because Michelle Obama is not in the film industry and she was not there in person....plus I thought those envelopes were under lock and key and arrive at the ceremony via two different secret cars..so it was strange to see the envelope opened at a place other than the ceremony...I would feel the same way even if my favorite celebrity/politician/king/queen/etc. had opened the Best Picture Envelope in a remote location....that moment should take place on the Oscar stage  Could not agree more. The only politician that could/should pull off a Best Picture award presentation would have Ronald Regan, whatever political party he was affiliated with. Aside from a few good moments and the moving Les Mis produciton, the show felt rather cheap to me. The Best Picture presentation capped off a politically biased award campaign with a political award presentation. WHY? |
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Post by jo on Feb 26, 2013 7:23:09 GMT -5
Tweets on Oscar night --
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Post by jo on Feb 26, 2013 7:40:29 GMT -5
On the Red Carpet, in matching Tom Fords ?  |
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Post by jo on Feb 26, 2013 7:41:39 GMT -5
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Post by jo on Feb 26, 2013 7:54:36 GMT -5
The ultimate compliment from Anne -- www.thechronicle.com.au/news/anne-hathaway-credits-hugh-jackman-films-success/1770120/----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- HE might not have won an Oscar, but Hugh Jackman's Les Miserables co-star has credited him with the film's success. The big-screen adaptation of the hit musical won three awards at yesterday's Academy Awards, but lost the coveted Best Picture award to Ben Affleck's Argo. Speaking backstage after winning her first Oscar for Supporting Actress, Anne Hathaway said the big-budget film would not have been possible without the Aussie actor. "Hugh is this magical alien combination of strength and soul and heart and artistry and fun," she said. "And if you think about it, I mean, not to get serious, but we do live in a world that can tend toward the cynical, and to have someone in a film like this where it's inherent to the film's success that you believe in the goodness of the central character, and that someone like Hugh exists who has that goodness within him, it made the film soar." Hathaway described the 44-year-old father of two as the "strength" and "spirit" of the production. "He never complained once," she said. "He did as many takes as need be, and he was absolutely our rock and our inspiration through everything and to me personally." ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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Post by klenotka on Feb 26, 2013 8:32:41 GMT -5
I just rewatched the performance (about ten times  ) and did you guys notice how Hugh and Anne kept looking at each other? The look Anne gave him was like "we did it" or something and Hugh kept looking her while she was singing...we can be mad however we want that Anne was the one to be praised and won but she has obviously a genuine friendship with Hugh and it is also very obvious she looks up to him. I would love to see them working together again and not necessarily a musical. |
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Post by birchie on Feb 26, 2013 9:03:00 GMT -5
Some final thoughts. I'm so glad I have that cast performance to watch over & over. To me, I think that is their ultimate reward/award after all the months of hard work and having to put up with the naysayers and snarky reviewers. It's too bad a couple of previous snarkers decided to continue their trash talk to include that performance. The LA Times article was just ridiculous. But everyone involved in the movie and we fans can have the last, very satisfying laugh...The people have spoken with box office grosses and with that rousing, heartfelt standing ovation on Oscar night! You can't fake the kind of joy the people in the audience showed after that memorable performance. That's what I will remember the most and will get to relive whenever I watch the movie and my video of the cast performing so perfectly at the Oscars! Bravo to all! :-/ >  :P :-/ Sue |
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Post by jo on Feb 26, 2013 9:29:09 GMT -5
The gallant Hugh --  Hugh and Jennifer will be working together soon ( but not sure if they will have many scenes together) in XMEN:Days of Future Past. Jo |
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Post by jo on Feb 26, 2013 9:37:59 GMT -5
Hugh and Helena waiting backstage for their musical number to start --  Jo |
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Post by Kelly on Feb 26, 2013 17:09:39 GMT -5
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Post by jo on Feb 27, 2013 5:40:13 GMT -5
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Post by jo on Feb 27, 2013 20:42:26 GMT -5
Reported backstage --
Meanwhile, the Les Miserables cast's exit was far quicker, but just as enthusiastic. As Jackman saunters offstage, he hugs Baron Cohen around the neck and proclaims, "Well done, man!"
More than just "Well Done!" -- I teared up !! Who tears up at the Oscars - LOL!
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Post by jo on Feb 27, 2013 20:48:12 GMT -5
 Even from the back -- quite the fine figure of a man! Jo |
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Post by birchie on Feb 27, 2013 21:28:10 GMT -5
Even from the back -- quite the fine figure of a man! Jo I wish there was a good close up shot of that tux, it's so beautiful! Talking to my son last night after he had watched the YouTube video and the first thing he said was "I want that tux" and I hadn't said a word to him about it! LOL! Not only is it beautiful but he wears it so well...front or back view! :o |
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Post by jo on Feb 27, 2013 21:35:53 GMT -5
Sue, This is as good a closeup as I could find of Hugh wearing that sharp tux!  I have seen other feedbacks on the musical number focus on how sharp or how cool the tux Hugh was wearing - and asking who designed or where they can get a copy! LOL- Hugh wore it well - I am not sure it would have been as impressive on barrel-chested Russell ( sorry, Mr. Crowe  ) He is tall, has a great physique, and stands very impressively - as someone said, he has a male model type of body! But not every male model has his charisma! Eddie was a model for Burberry - but I have yet to see a photo where he outshines Hugh, sartorially ! Okay, even his chest hair is charismatic - LOL! Jo |
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Post by birchie on Feb 27, 2013 21:36:37 GMT -5
I futzed around with one of the pix to show off the jacket better...yes, I'm obsessed! Click on it to see it bigger. Attachments:
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Post by birchie on Feb 27, 2013 21:40:32 GMT -5
Sue, This is as good a closeup as I could find of Hugh wearing that sharp tux! I have seen other feedbacks on the musical number focus on how sharp or how cool the tux Hugh was wearing - and asking who designed or where they can get a copy! LOL- Hugh wore it well - I am not sure it would have been as impressive on barrel-chested Russell ( sorry, Mr. Crowe ) He is tall, has a great physique, and stands very impressively - as someone said, he has a male model type of body! But not every male model has his charisma! Eddie was a model for Burberry - but I have yet to see a photo where he outshines Hugh, sartorially ! Okay, even his chest hair is charismatic - LOL! Jo Yes, that's the one I futzed with! ;D Sue |
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Post by jo on Feb 27, 2013 21:45:54 GMT -5
I am intrigued by the costumes they wore for that musical number.
*First the red/white/blue gowns of the ladies, evoking the tricolor of the French flag
*Valjean wearing semiformal clothes - maybe evoking his change from convict to sartorial M le Maire? Also, the black-and-white breast kerchief connoting the changed or evolved personas of Valjean?
*Javert wore very formal clothes - evoking the way he dressed in the movie with his uniform, also sending a message of the rigidity of his moral code
*Fantine looked waifish, but maybe the glitter represented the stars in her eyes when she was yet dreaming that life would be better?
*The red breast kerchief of Enjolras stood out -- evoking the red flag he carried... and in contrast to his dark suit, the song The Red and The Black...and maybe even evoking his red vest which every stage Enjolras wore in the last 3 decades?
*Marius wore a conventional dark suit -- not sure if that was simply meant to contrast with Cosette's red gown or to depict their different backgrounds ?
*Mme Thenardier wore a costume depicting her unconventional manner of dress. M Thenardier was semi-formal -- the most conventional costume for an unconventional character.
I think Paco Delgado ( who designed the movie costumes) must have been the artistic brains behind the Oscars costumes!
I think Paco was robbed - why do Oscar voters get carried away when they see luscious and sumptuous gowns and formal clothes ( Anna Karenina) when costume should depict character differences, the period's styles, and how they contribute to the overall art design for the movie!
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Post by birchie on Feb 28, 2013 15:42:50 GMT -5
Love the last line: "While both men certainly pulled off dapper looks, there’s no question Hugh Jackman wore it better - and was the best dressed gent of the night." I wonder what they thought about the brocaded jacket he wore later?? Yes, still obsessed! |
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Post by JH4HJ on Mar 1, 2013 11:14:46 GMT -5
It hadn't dawned on me that some of the people who participated in the Les Mis medley had absolutely nothing to do with the movie, but apparently most of the people on stage (behind the recognizable leads) had no association with the film. Full article here: www.thetelegraph.com/news/local/article_1d3d4d82-8210-11e2-b874-001a4bcf6878.htmlBTW: Love that brocade jacket on Hugh, and as someone who is not fond of formal dresses and skirts in general, I liked Deb's outfit. I'm not keen on all this "Who are you wearing?" BS anyway. If a piece of clothing gets more attention than the person, it's a loser to me - no matter how pretty it is. |
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Post by birchie on Mar 1, 2013 13:07:24 GMT -5
It hadn't dawned on me that some of the people who participated in the Les Mis medley had absolutely nothing to do with the movie, but apparently most of the people on stage (behind the recognizable leads) had no association with the film. Full article here: www.thetelegraph.com/news/local/article_1d3d4d82-8210-11e2-b874-001a4bcf6878.htmlBTW: Love that brocade jacket on Hugh, and as someone who is not fond of formal dresses and skirts in general, I liked Deb's outfit. I'm not keen on all this "Who are you wearing?" BS anyway. If a piece of clothing gets more attention than the person, it's a loser to me - no matter how pretty it is. There were 3 or 4 of the movie barricade boys in the back too. I don't really get CamMack's reasoning for flying in theater people other than he's trying to be all things to all people...translation-he wants to appease theater people for daring to use experienced film actors for the main roles in the movie. I agree about the fashion nonsense. They spend more time on that these days than they do talking about the movies & the performers. I don't know how or when it got so out of hand. That's pretty much all the pre/post shows are about. Sue |
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) and did you guys notice how Hugh and Anne kept looking at each other? The look Anne gave him was like "we did it" or something and Hugh kept looking her while she was singing...we can be mad however we want that Anne was the one to be praised and won but she has obviously a genuine friendship with Hugh and it is also very obvious she looks up to him. I would love to see them working together again and not necessarily a musical.
:P :-/
