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frazzled

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8. Thanks to Steven Soderbergh ... and the pandemic

Reply to PCIntern (Original post)

Sun Apr 25, 2021, 10:02 PM

Apr 2021

No shtick, no big production numbers, no bad jokes or insults ... just honest celebration of the industry in all its facets. The presenters have all been heartfelt and informative rather than putting on smart-ass re-written gags. Really enjoying it

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The Oscar telecast is excellent IMHO [View all] PCIntern Apr 2021 OP

I LOL at Daniel Kaluuya saying his parents had sex - his mother and sister's look, priceless tulipsandroses Apr 2021 #1

The look on her face.... PCIntern Apr 2021 #4

Is that on tonight? Ocelot II Apr 2021 #2

Yes. Much more personal. Laura Dern speaking directly to each nominee. underpants Apr 2021 #3

I like it too. MuseRider Apr 2021 #5

We have learned a few things during this pandemic. madaboutharry Apr 2021 #6

It reminds me of the pre TV oscars Kablooie Apr 2021 #7

Thanks to Steven Soderbergh ... and the pandemic frazzled Apr 2021 #8

Way too long! Nt USALiberal Apr 2021 #9

In the old days it was even longer. PCIntern Apr 2021 #10

Sorry, it was a goat rodeo. Tommy Carcetti Apr 2021 #11

Good points PCIntern Apr 2021 #13

Agreed. Some other problems, imo: FSogol Apr 2021 #14

The New York Post hated it so that's a good sign. Boomerproud Apr 2021 #12