Happy Oscar Sunday!
It has now been 18 years since I started my love affair with the golden statue. I love his movies and I love his fashion and I love his night!
I managed to squeeze in all eight Best Picture nominations by midnight last night. I am not a movie critic so I know nothing other than what I respond to. So, here are my reactions to the movies:
The Grand Budapest Hotel: quirky and fun. I wish I would have re-watched it again since I watched it so long ago.
Boyhood: Impressive that everyone dedicated so many years to making this movie. Beyond that, I did identify with Patricia Arquette's role as she watches her son grow up and moves on. This is the chapter I am in with my own life. Other than that, do I dare say, I just thought it was okay.
American Sniper: I love Clint Eastwood. I love Bradly Cooper. It was a good movie and I enjoyed it.
Selma: I loved this movie. I did not really think about the controversy of nomination snubs until I watched this movie.
The Imitation Game: Going into this one I had no idea what it was about. I will tell you that I was blown away. I loved the science. I loved the history lesson, and I was angered by the social injustice gay men had to undergo.
Birdman: Okay, I am going to be honest. This movie was just plan odd to me. I hear all of the Oscar buzz and I think to myself, yep, this is why I am not a critic.
Whiplash: As a social worker, I know abuse is abuse and that it is not okay. But I still found myself inappropriately chuckling during this movie. Painful to watch. When does drive and ambition cross a line? I am not sure but this movie takes us there.
The Theory of Everything: I was up till midnight watching this one last night. I love this movie too! I found myself cheering and crying and totally wrapped up in this story.
Who am I rooting for: Imitation Game or Theory of Everything. However, if I listen to the predictions I think these two have lost their steam to win.
Each year we base a whole menu from the movies. This year is no exception.
We spent the day watching past winners on Starz and having appetizers. I made Jalapeno Popper Dip for American Sniper. Bradley Coopers character says, "I'm not a redneck, I'm Texas". What says Texas better than tex-mex. We also had Queso for the movie Boyhood. "More, Queso, yes more queso."
For dinner we had Roasted Cornish Hens for Birdman, Roasted Smashed Potatoes for The Theory of Everything (maybe if every scientist explained theories in relation to potatoes and peas I might understand!), and Collard Greens for Selma. Momma, I actually cooked Collard Greens and they were amazing.
For dessert: we had cream puffs for the Grand Budapest Hotel. Apple Nachos from The Imitation Game. Remember when Alan Tuning finally attempted to make friends with apples. Finally, Drumstick ice cream cones for Whiplash.
Our meal is over. The cocktails are poured. We sit and watch The Red Carpet. Anyone else noticing the white trend? The show is about to start! See you all tomorrow so we can talk about the winners?
Who are you rooting for?
It has now been 18 years since I started my love affair with the golden statue. I love his movies and I love his fashion and I love his night!
I managed to squeeze in all eight Best Picture nominations by midnight last night. I am not a movie critic so I know nothing other than what I respond to. So, here are my reactions to the movies:
The Grand Budapest Hotel: quirky and fun. I wish I would have re-watched it again since I watched it so long ago.
Boyhood: Impressive that everyone dedicated so many years to making this movie. Beyond that, I did identify with Patricia Arquette's role as she watches her son grow up and moves on. This is the chapter I am in with my own life. Other than that, do I dare say, I just thought it was okay.
American Sniper: I love Clint Eastwood. I love Bradly Cooper. It was a good movie and I enjoyed it.
Selma: I loved this movie. I did not really think about the controversy of nomination snubs until I watched this movie.
The Imitation Game: Going into this one I had no idea what it was about. I will tell you that I was blown away. I loved the science. I loved the history lesson, and I was angered by the social injustice gay men had to undergo.
Birdman: Okay, I am going to be honest. This movie was just plan odd to me. I hear all of the Oscar buzz and I think to myself, yep, this is why I am not a critic.
Whiplash: As a social worker, I know abuse is abuse and that it is not okay. But I still found myself inappropriately chuckling during this movie. Painful to watch. When does drive and ambition cross a line? I am not sure but this movie takes us there.
The Theory of Everything: I was up till midnight watching this one last night. I love this movie too! I found myself cheering and crying and totally wrapped up in this story.
Who am I rooting for: Imitation Game or Theory of Everything. However, if I listen to the predictions I think these two have lost their steam to win.
Each year we base a whole menu from the movies. This year is no exception.
We spent the day watching past winners on Starz and having appetizers. I made Jalapeno Popper Dip for American Sniper. Bradley Coopers character says, "I'm not a redneck, I'm Texas". What says Texas better than tex-mex. We also had Queso for the movie Boyhood. "More, Queso, yes more queso."
For dinner we had Roasted Cornish Hens for Birdman, Roasted Smashed Potatoes for The Theory of Everything (maybe if every scientist explained theories in relation to potatoes and peas I might understand!), and Collard Greens for Selma. Momma, I actually cooked Collard Greens and they were amazing.
For dessert: we had cream puffs for the Grand Budapest Hotel. Apple Nachos from The Imitation Game. Remember when Alan Tuning finally attempted to make friends with apples. Finally, Drumstick ice cream cones for Whiplash.
Our meal is over. The cocktails are poured. We sit and watch The Red Carpet. Anyone else noticing the white trend? The show is about to start! See you all tomorrow so we can talk about the winners?
Who are you rooting for?
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