tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post3029271123420111726..comments2024-03-28T10:18:52.493-04:00Comments on Doux Reviews: 2014 OscarsBillie Douxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17141769005175631213noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-66732871568148793312014-03-05T18:41:12.589-05:002014-03-05T18:41:12.589-05:00http://comicsalliance.com/kelly-sue-deconnick-capt...http://comicsalliance.com/kelly-sue-deconnick-captain-marvel/<br /><br />The mention is halfway through the interview. :)sunbunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08553429350476841139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-6236770099218988002014-03-05T18:35:18.343-05:002014-03-05T18:35:18.343-05:00I have never heard of the sexy lamp test, but I ab...I have never heard of the sexy lamp test, but I absolutely love it.Billie Douxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17141769005175631213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-49880884492443499912014-03-05T18:31:53.252-05:002014-03-05T18:31:53.252-05:00There's also the sexy lamp test. Which is basi...There's also the sexy lamp test. Which is basically would the film still make sense if the female character was replaced by a sexy lamp.sunbunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08553429350476841139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-40625615956202289932014-03-05T14:53:02.278-05:002014-03-05T14:53:02.278-05:00Oh, that's kinda sad, heh.Oh, that's kinda sad, heh.Freemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11265555641080269765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-87764986009947747092014-03-05T13:56:21.969-05:002014-03-05T13:56:21.969-05:00Yep. The Bechdel test requires two female characte...Yep. The Bechdel test requires two female characters that have at least one conversation about something besides a man. It sounds really basic, but a shocking number of movies and TV episodes fail it.sunbunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08553429350476841139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-70136147535779170612014-03-05T13:53:04.640-05:002014-03-05T13:53:04.640-05:00I don't think I understand how that test works...I don't think I understand how that test works. Don't the sisters talk about Hans? Or does the test simply mean two women have a conversation at any time when they're not talking about a man?Freemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11265555641080269765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-29340254718046753452014-03-05T13:09:05.651-05:002014-03-05T13:09:05.651-05:00@Freeman. I'm a grandma so I've seen both...@Freeman. I'm a grandma so I've seen both "Frozen" and "The Croods" several times and while I love "The Croods" it is a bit silly and it's lack of scientific accuracy annoys me even as I'm laughing ("Release the baby!") At least "Frozen" passes the Bechdel test even though it certainly has faults. "Brave" and "Mulan" are still my favourite Disney movies and my grandson's as well. @sunbunny since I only watch the Oscars for the fashion - many thanks for your round-up. These amazing dresses look so different on television vs. pictures vs. in person. I really would love to see them all in person. If I ever have to dress for the Oscars I will remember your advice. Great review team!drnanamomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03667806039402426676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-48235656955972891492014-03-03T19:21:19.361-05:002014-03-03T19:21:19.361-05:00I thought Ellen was not funny at all. The pizza bi...I thought Ellen was not funny at all. The pizza bit was funny but then went on too long. I liked what she did with the selfie, the Jonah penis jokes and a few more bits and while I usually find her hilarious, I thought she was not on top form.<br /><br />About the wins, there were really no surprises. The only category that was pulled an upset was Animated Short. I was really happy for Spike Jonze, Alfonso Cuarón, "La Grande Bellezza" (please watch this film, it is painfully and breathtakingly beautiful), and "12 Years a Slave," which is the first movie since "The Hurt Locker" that really deserved the award. I was pulling for "The Wolf of Wall Street" but it was a longshot. Almost everyone gave a great speech and they were entertaining, but my favorite would have to be Cate Blanchett's speech.<br /><br />Speaking of Cate, it really is a shame that you refuse to watch "Blue Jasmine." Both Sally Hawkins and Cate Blanchett are amazing in it. And Cate's performance might be in the top 3 lead Actress performances ever along Vivien Leigh for "A Streetcar Named Desire" and my favorite: Elizabeth Taylor for "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?" memz_https://www.blogger.com/profile/02122480005985575190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-84872371999575088802014-03-03T19:16:57.164-05:002014-03-03T19:16:57.164-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.memz_https://www.blogger.com/profile/02122480005985575190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-68020411800960681652014-03-03T19:03:28.545-05:002014-03-03T19:03:28.545-05:00LaureMack - Kate Hudson looked fabulous too! Love ...LaureMack - Kate Hudson looked fabulous too! Love metallics on her.sunbunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08553429350476841139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-22813890640076205292014-03-03T19:03:25.545-05:002014-03-03T19:03:25.545-05:00LaureMack - Kate Hudson looked fabulous too! Love ...LaureMack - Kate Hudson looked fabulous too! Love metallics on her.sunbunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08553429350476841139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-10382263341330714902014-03-03T18:59:29.981-05:002014-03-03T18:59:29.981-05:00LaureMack - Kate Hudson looked fabulous too! Love ...LaureMack - Kate Hudson looked fabulous too! Love metallics on her.sunbunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08553429350476841139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-62279493428575344922014-03-03T18:33:09.366-05:002014-03-03T18:33:09.366-05:00I'll admit, I don't put much stock in the ...I'll admit, I don't put much stock in the Oscars and I'm generally rather disinterested in the whole affair, but I do like to poke my head in to at least see what you guys thought.<br /><br />I have to say I'm quite disappointed but obviously not surprised that Frozen won. My grievances with the film are many and while it was a fun Disney movie, I don't think it's nearly as deserving of all the praise it gets. I don't quite get it, but I also feel like Idina Menzel's voice loses a certain something when it gets put through a studio so I also found "Let It Go" lacking as well. I dunno, maybe the theater I was in had a bum speaker or something. And I feel like some kind of infidel for saying this, but I enjoyed The Croods a whole lot more.Freemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11265555641080269765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-6896752031958119432014-03-03T09:57:55.868-05:002014-03-03T09:57:55.868-05:00I didn't watch it, but I was rooting for Gravi...I didn't watch it, but I was rooting for <i>Gravity</i> for best picture, because I wanted a sci-fi movie to win. Oh, well. As usual, they gave it a lot of everything else to make it look like there isn't a bias against sci-fi.<br /><br />Chris, I also boycott Woody Allen and won't be watching <i>Blue Jasmine</i>. <br /><br />Wonderful wrap-up, you guys. Billie Douxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17141769005175631213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-16551937475300004462014-03-03T09:08:30.700-05:002014-03-03T09:08:30.700-05:00Oh Sunbunny, I have to disagree for best dressed. ...Oh Sunbunny, I have to disagree for best dressed. Kate Hudson knocked it out of the park. She rocked the classic timeless beauty that so many people strive for. I loooooved her dress and styling. I still can't stop thinking about it.<br /><br />I want to dress like Kate Hudson when I grow up! Laure Mackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00692780015410946019noreply@blogger.com