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Yesterday’s topic was Oscar and today’s is The Oscars which of course took place in Los Angeles on Sunday night. One thing about The Oscars is fairly predictable is that, as I’ve written before, the betting websites certainly give you a very good indication of is going to win each award. In some ways that removes much excitement because there is not much uncertainty on most of the winners.
The hot favourites in the betting win everything every year and is only where the betting is close that sometimes there is a surprise. For example, 12 Years a Slave was almost guaranteed to win best picture and Cate Blanchett was far away the hot favourite to win the award for Best Actress. Some of the awards are listed below and if you’ve seen any of the movies I like to hear what you think and which ones you still plan to see.
86th Academy Awards winners
Best Picture - 12 Years a Slave
Best Actor in a Leading Role - Matthew McConaughey (Dallas Buyers Club)
Best Actress in a Leading Role - Cate Blanchett (Blue Jasmine)
Best Actor in a Supporting Role - Jared Leto (Dallas Buyers Club)
Best Actress in a Supporting Role - Lupita Nyong'o (12 Years a Slave)
Posted by Michael de Broglio on Tuesday 04-Mar-14
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Brenda said:
on Friday 14-Mar-14 03:04 PM
I finally got around to watching gravity, and i am not surprised that it won a few awards. With only two main actors starring in this movie, i thought it was going to be an early night, but it had me on the edge of my seat. I have never sat through a movie where i got so into it, that i actually stopped breathing, and that is the impact the movie has on you, its almost as if you are part of it. It was intense but brilliant.
Jessica said:
on Monday 10-Mar-14 01:54 PM
I do believe that the 12 years a slave, is a very good movie and when I get the time I am sure going to make the effort of watching it.
Yolandi P said:
on Thursday 06-Mar-14 07:43 AM
I haven't had time to watch them yet but 12 Years a Slave is on my must see list.
Stephanie said:
on Thursday 06-Mar-14 07:37 AM
I don't have time to watch movies never the less the Oscars, when I get time I would rather watch Lollos with my daughter since she is enjoying it so much. When I see highlights of the Oscars I am always anxious to see what dresses they were wearing, some of them are really phenomenal and the rest is simply outrageous.
sarah said:
on Thursday 06-Mar-14 07:33 AM
I haven't watch any of those movies. This weather prefect for a movie day
Tersia said:
on Wednesday 05-Mar-14 09:05 AM
I have not seen any or even heard of any of the movies that won so can't really say if they deserve it but Congrats to them.
Bianca Els said:
on Wednesday 05-Mar-14 08:56 AM
Also haven't seen any of them, I don't really have time to watch movies. But congrats to them all.
Zelda said:
on Wednesday 05-Mar-14 08:18 AM
Well done to Matthew McConaughey (Dallas Buyers Club) he is one of my personal favorites amd i think he deserves this.
Kaylee said:
on Wednesday 05-Mar-14 08:10 AM
I think Leo lost out this year, but I guess I will have to watch the rest of the movies, as I haven't seen them yet.
Safia said:
on Tuesday 04-Mar-14 06:26 PM
Juliet, i agree it is amazing 2 Oscars on the same day. God acts in mysterious ways .
Helen said:
on Tuesday 04-Mar-14 05:12 PM
I watched as well the Oscar yesterday, well done Ellen for great hosting of the show. So sad that not to many international movies were nominated for the Oscar. Great to see all great actors together and having pizzas. Did not watch non of the movies yet, really would like to watch 12 years of slave with Cate Blanchett.
Jade said:
on Tuesday 04-Mar-14 08:58 AM
I am looking forward to seeing Dallas Buyers Club! Both Jared Leto and Matthew McConaughey lost a scary amount of weight for the roles, and it is creepy how well Jared Leto fits right into the role of a transgender woman.
The theme of HIV/Aids and the prejudice that comes with it is incredibly pertinent, especially in our country.
Sinead said:
on Tuesday 04-Mar-14 08:44 AM
Congrats to all the winners and Well done to all the nominees!! I didn't watch much of the Oscars yesterday but I loved Ellen's 'selfie' with the stars....
Elektra said:
on Tuesday 04-Mar-14 08:35 AM
I'm with Sorea on that one, so outdated with movies. Going to have to get some popcorn and moviethon on.
Alexis said:
on Tuesday 04-Mar-14 08:32 AM
Have not seen any if them either. I am sure they all deserve it
Sorea said:
on Tuesday 04-Mar-14 08:26 AM
Haven't seen any of them. Will have to have a movie night again soon.
Juliet said:
on Tuesday 04-Mar-14 08:24 AM
I am still trying to believe the coincidence of 2 Oscars on 1 day. Of all the names in the world and of all the available dates
Cornelie said:
on Tuesday 04-Mar-14 08:16 AM
I've watched the Oscars last night Gravity also took allot of awards. Do yourself a favor and take out the movie Gravity very intense. But well done to the above winners.
Bianca R said:
on Tuesday 04-Mar-14 08:16 AM
I watched a bit of the Oscars last night and I thoroughly enjoyed Ellen hosting same. I always enjoy watching the ceremony but 3 hours is sometimes a little bit too long! I was happy to see that Jennifer Lawrence kept up her legacy of falling at the Oscars, this year it was not the stage, it was out of the car at the red carpet. Poor girl!
Lourien said:
on Tuesday 04-Mar-14 07:43 AM
Congratulations to all, they deserve it... Its definitely not any one that can an award like that.
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