peppermintpatty
Pearl Clutcher
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Post by peppermintpatty on Feb 24, 2015 15:50:21 GMT
My dh forwarded this to me. It was posted online. ------------------------------------------------------------------
The more I think about it, the more upset I am that Bradley Cooper was snubbed at The Oscars on Sunday.
Hear me out. I know Cooper did not portray the kind of character or take on the kind of role that the snobs in Hollywood typically care for--it didn't fit the traditional "Best Actor" mold. There was lots of violence in the film; he spent most of the movie brandishing a gun, and yes, the character was portrayed as something of a superhero in a situation with much bigger political issues at play that the movie only grazed.
But his sensitive portrayal of the scars his character endured--both physical and emotional--brought an unexpected pathos to a character who could otherwise have easily just been a cartoon character. Yes, he used a firearm. Yes, his partner was a little wooden. Yes, the accent was a little distracting at times. But none of those things should have disqualified Cooper from gaining the well-deserved recognition for breathing such life into a character that enthralled us all.
You know it. I know it. Deep down in their hearts, the Oscar voters know it. This year's best performance was Bradley Cooper as Rocket Raccoon.
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Post by SnowWhite on Feb 24, 2015 15:51:18 GMT
LOL!
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loco coco
Pearl Clutcher
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Jun 26, 2014 16:15:45 GMT
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Post by loco coco on Feb 24, 2015 15:52:09 GMT
lmao!!! rocket was a badass
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Post by Deleted on Feb 24, 2015 15:53:32 GMT
I'm more upset that Michael Keaton didn't win after seeing HIS performance in "Birdman". I was also pissed the year Gwyneth Paltrow won over what was clearly a superior performance by Cate Blanchett in "Elizabeth". I'm still bitter. j/k
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Post by Deleted on Feb 24, 2015 15:55:21 GMT
I don't think Rocket Raccoon was nearly the emotional role that Groot was......sorry.
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Post by sillyrabbit on Feb 24, 2015 15:57:16 GMT
LOL! As good as Bradley Cooper was as Rocket AND Chris Kyle, Eddie Redmayne was better as Hawking. He deserved the win. Also, I agree with @iowa57girl...Cate Blanchett WAS Elizabeth I. She was robbed.
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Post by annabella on Feb 24, 2015 16:01:50 GMT
Did you notice when the other man went on stage to get his best male oscar everyone stood up in the audience including Bradley except his mother next to him.
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Post by lily on Feb 24, 2015 16:11:02 GMT
I think Bradley's mother is somewhat handicapped, which maybe why she didn't stand.
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Post by anxiousmom on Feb 24, 2015 16:14:42 GMT
I'm more upset that Michael Keaton didn't win after seeing HIS performance in "Birdman". I was also pissed the year Gwyneth Paltrow won over what was clearly a superior performance by Cate Blanchett in "Elizabeth". I'm still bitter. j/k Love this movie. A lot. I just watched it again (it is on some channel or another this week) for about the 50 millionth time.
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azredhead
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Jun 25, 2014 22:49:18 GMT
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Post by azredhead on Feb 24, 2015 16:19:50 GMT
I rocket!! All the superhero got snubbed! They pick ridiculous movies to win I think...
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back to *pea*ality
Pearl Clutcher
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Jun 25, 2014 19:51:11 GMT
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Post by back to *pea*ality on Feb 24, 2015 17:10:36 GMT
I was also pissed the year Gwyneth Paltrow won over what was clearly a superior performance by Cate Blanchett in "Elizabeth". I'm still bitter. j/k Me too!
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The Birdhouse Lady
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Jun 30, 2014 17:15:19 GMT
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Post by The Birdhouse Lady on Feb 24, 2015 20:02:06 GMT
Generally the people I think should win rarely do. I like the Golden Globes better.
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