Oscar Contest!

billybob476 · February 28, 2011, 08:43:47 AM

That whole autotune thing was awesome!

I actually like the Social Network autotune the best, it actually just sounded like a Justin Timberlake song :)

Jobydrone · February 28, 2011, 08:46:22 AM

I thought The Fighter was overhyped and overrated. I'll grudgingly admit that the two winning performances were deserved and excellent, but the poor script and bone chillingly awful performance by Mark Wahlberg ruined the film for me.

I loved True Grit and Black Swan and really thought that either of those films were more deserved of Best Pic than King's Speech. While I enjoyed Social Network and found it a very interesting story I didn't think it fell into the realm of best movie of the year.

Still haven't seen Winter's Bone, but have heard great things. Gonna seek it out soon.

moyer777 · February 28, 2011, 08:56:48 AM

Congrats Kenny! I loved the autotune thing very much! Hilarious!

Rico · February 28, 2011, 08:58:16 AM

I haven't seen "The Fighter" yet. What sticks out for me in "The Social Network" is it was quite different than just about any movie I have seen before. In the way that mixed the story time frames, the characters, etc. The script was awesome and I liked the performances of the actors a lot. I've seen movies about fighters before, I've seen westerns before, I've seen historical period movies before. But I found "The Social Network" unique. "Black Swan" was also quite unique but I just enjoyed "The Social Network" more personally. I also think it's a movie very reflective of the time we live in. In any case, those are my thoughts on why I would have voted for "The Social Network" as best picture.

billybob476 · February 28, 2011, 09:06:59 AM

I think it's incredible that a movie about the creation of a website was a strong contender for best picture. It's defintiely reflective of the times in which we live.

As a web developer and web junkie in general I think it's just awesome.

Rico · February 28, 2011, 09:09:59 AM

Quote from: billybob476 on February 28, 2011, 09:06:59 AM
I think it's incredible that a movie about the creation of a website was a strong contender for best picture. It's defintiely reflective of the times in which we live.

As a web developer and web junkie in general I think it's just awesome.

Agreed! And it's really a great movie too. At least in my view. Have you seen it Joe? If not, check it out soon.

billybob476 · February 28, 2011, 09:23:55 AM

Yeah I saw it, loved it.

moyer777 · February 28, 2011, 10:09:13 AM

I liked the Social network too, for the same reasons. Amy didn't likeit. It was kind of sad in the end, and as I have stated earlier, if you have ever experienced being betrayed and hung out to dry, it evokes those emotions in you. But I guess that is what makes it good.

WillEagle · February 28, 2011, 03:43:17 PM

Congrats to Kenny. I didn't do very good with my picks. And I didn't see any of the best picture nominees except for Toy Story 3! So its no wonder my picks were bad. :ohwell I would like to see "The Fighter", "The Social Network", "True Grit" and maybe "Inception". I really don't care to see any of the other ones.

Rico · March 01, 2011, 01:47:17 PM

Some Trek celebs were at the Academy Awards and other events related to it. Here are a couple picks and click the link below to see more.

http://trekmovie.com/2011/02/28/star-trek-vet-stromberg-wins-design-oscar-photos-of-trek-celebs-at-oscar-events/

Meds · March 01, 2011, 02:26:34 PM

Oh My....... says George when Colin Firth puts his arm around him LOL

Bryancd · March 01, 2011, 04:16:42 PM

Oh great, now Justin Batman will be in the next Star Trek film! ;)

Beatleboy · March 09, 2011, 12:33:12 PM

Congratulations to Kenny for winning this contest by getting all 7 correct, but I do have one question, and I'm not asking in hopes of altering the outcome in my favor (after all I only got 2 correct), but doesn't Kenny work in the movie business?

Geekyfanboy · March 09, 2011, 12:38:12 PM

Yes I do.. well I work in the TV industry. Should that disqualify me for entering?? I don't have any inside info.. other then watching the trends of other award shows before the Oscars.

Bryancd · March 09, 2011, 12:40:12 PM

Quote from: Geekyfanboy on March 09, 2011, 12:38:12 PM
Yes I do.. well I work in the TV industry. Should that disqualify me for entering?? I don't have in inside info.. other then watching the tends of other award shows before the Oscars.

Yes, and it makes him clairvoyant! Everyone working in LA in the entertainment industry is. Contest was rigged! :)