How About the Oscars (Academy Awards)?
By LindaOH
@LindaOHio (156159)
United States
March 28, 2022 6:16am CST
Did you watch the Oscar ceremony last night? It was one of the best Oscar shows I have seen. I normally don't watch; but there were several awards that I was interested in seeing. I also watched the Red Carpet show and got to see a lot of interesting outfits worn by both men and women.
Jessica Chastain won Best Actress for "The Eyes of Tammy Faye". Her portrayal of Tammy Faye Bakker was outstanding; and if you haven't seen the movie, I highly recommend it.
"Being the Ricardos" is another movie to watch for. It's a story about Lucille Ball and Desi Arnez. I hear that it's a good movie; and it received 3 Academy Award nominations.
"Dune" (the remake) received some awards. I think the original was much better.
I was glad to see that "West Side Story" didn't win more than 2 Oscars. This remake didn't compare with the original.
The most unexpected moment was when Will Smith walked up to the stage and punched Chris Rock for making a comment about his wife's bald head.
Did you watch the Oscars last night? Were you happy with the results? Did your picks win? What did you think about Will hitting Chris Rock?
Following is a short clip with some of the highlights of the Awards show, including Will Smith hitting Chris Rock:
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@LadyDuck (458091)
• Switzerland
29 Mar 22
@LindaOHio - I agree that Will Smith over reacted, but I can understand his reaction. I know that my husband would have done the same.
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@Hanyouyomi (2187)
• Dallas, Texas
8 Apr 22
@LadyDuck
Jada's going bald. That's it, but I'm not dumb. I get some women buy into the idea that part of their beauty lies in their hair.
That being said, Will could've been more diplomatic about it. He should have talked to Chris Rock after the show, or maybe after he accepted his Oscar.
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@LindaOHio (156159)
• United States
28 Mar 22
Yes. Chris Rock definitely made a mistake.
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@bunnybon7 (50973)
• Holiday, Florida
28 Mar 22
oh I have to watch this video 
and thanks for the update and the recommendations. 
and thanks for the update and the recommendations. 3 people like this
@FourWalls (62125)
• United States
28 Mar 22
I saw a friend of mine had put up one of those fake Facebook notifications that said “Marked safe from Will Smith,” which was the first I heard of it. I didn’t watch. I don’t know that I’ve watched the Oscars ever, not even when David Byrne of Talking Heads won one (for the soundtrack of The Last Emperor). I haven’t been to a theater to see a movie since Swimming to Cambodia in 1987 (I’ve been in refurbished theaters that are concert halls now, though….).
Having read about it, however, I think it’s quite funny — in a very sad way — that these people who preach “tolerance” and “me too” and “no bullying” resort to bullying a woman over a health issue. I’m glad Smith stood up for his wife, although I think I’m in the minority holding that opinion.
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@LadyDuck (458091)
• Switzerland
29 Mar 22
@FourWalls I noticed I was a minority here in myLot, because I also think that Smith did the right thing to stand up for his wife. I am glad you agree.
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@LindaOHio (156159)
• United States
28 Mar 22
I normally don't watch; but I was interested in several movies and wanted to see if Jessica Chastain would win for "The Eyes of Tammy Faye". She did and well deserved. I wish Smith could have handled it in a different way.
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@GreatMartin (23677)
• Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
28 Mar 22
"This remake didn't compare with the original." I disagree 100% with that statement---having seen the original movie over 100 times and 12 stage productions I think this is easily the equal of the 1961 movie and in many cases better plus, to me, one major blunder, giving Moreno the "Somewhere" to Moreno!!
Of course the whole talk is about the Smith/Rock fight--to me that 'slap' looked staged but the language Smith used and both guys denying it I guess it wasn't. :O)
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@lovebuglena (43074)
• Staten Island, New York
28 Mar 22
That's what I am wondering. I've only seen the video once. Not sure if it was a real slap. But then again, seems he apologized during his acceptance speech so maybe it was real.
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@LindaOHio (156159)
• United States
29 Mar 22
@lovebuglena It definitely was real.
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@LindaOHio (156159)
• United States
28 Mar 22
Thank you for stopping by and expressing your opinions!
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@MommyOfEli2013 (81983)
• Rupert, Idaho
28 Mar 22
No I didn't watch, but never have lol. I heard about Will hitting him, but didn't know why at the time.
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@LindaOHio (156159)
• United States
28 Mar 22
Chris Rock made a derogatory comment about Will Smith's wife's bald head.
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@MommyOfEli2013 (81983)
• Rupert, Idaho
29 Mar 22
@LindaOHio I heard that sometime today... no comment here
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@rsa101 (37952)
• Philippines
29 Mar 22
Didn't watch the whole show but I only knew of the show because of the slapping incident happening during the show. I think this scene has taken the show into the spotlight. Am not condoning violence or bullying making fun of another person will never be right. So I guess both parties learned a hard lesson about something.
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@rsa101 (37952)
• Philippines
30 Mar 22
@LindaOHio I just read over the news that both have apologized already. Chris apologized to Will and his wife and Will apologized to Cris and the Academy. So, I think this ends well and everybody will move on from this scandal.
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@LindaOHio (156159)
• United States
30 Mar 22
@rsa101 I guess that the Academy is meeting to see if any sanctions are to be put in place for what Smith did. I think they are also considering taking away his Oscar. I think that would be rash.
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@bunnybon7 (50973)
• Holiday, Florida
29 Mar 22
I couldn't make my sound go loud enough to know exactly what Rock said? Anyone know?
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@bunnybon7 (50973)
• Holiday, Florida
29 Mar 22
@LindaOHio It does seem he is one that always just blurts out things without thinking. He seems to have a lot of prejudice and stereo typing in his series. Everybody Hates Chris. Have you watched it?
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@LindaOHio (156159)
• United States
29 Mar 22
He said: Jada, I Love You. G.I. Jane 2, Can't wait to see you, alright". G.I. Jane was played by Demi Moore; and the person she played had a shaved head. Jada has a medical condition which led her to shave her head.
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@LindaOHio (156159)
• United States
30 Mar 22
@bunnybon7 I haven't seen the program; but I do know that he's very prejudiced.
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@LindaOHio (156159)
• United States
29 Mar 22
I think he should have talked to Rock after the show. He could have been charged with assault.
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@LindaOHio (156159)
• United States
30 Mar 22
@rebelann Chris Rock has a bad reputation as far as his "comedy" remarks go.
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@Marilynda1225 (79718)
• United States
28 Mar 22
I didn't watch the Oscars but all the highlights are on tv this morning. All the fashion highlights are interesting and certainly very colorful this year.
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@LindaOHio (156159)
• United States
28 Mar 22
Yes. I love to watch the Red Carpet show.
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@moffittjc (118442)
• Gainesville, Florida
29 Mar 22
I haven't watched the Oscars in years, but I woke up this morning to all the chatter regarding Will Smith and Chris Rock. It was all over the news. I ended up going online and watching a full, unedited video of the incident, and I admit I was very surprised. Would have never expected anything like that to happen in a million years.
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@moffittjc (118442)
• Gainesville, Florida
29 Mar 22
@LindaOHio I agree. It should have been handled privately.
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@LindaOHio (156159)
• United States
29 Mar 22
Smith should have handled it with Rock after the show was over...and with words, not fists.
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@JudyEv (325759)
• Rockingham, Australia
30 Mar 22
@LindaOHio That would have been the sensible thing to do.
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@LindaOHio (156159)
• United States
29 Mar 22
He should have had words with Rock after the show.
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@lovebuglena (43074)
• Staten Island, New York
28 Mar 22
I did not watch the Oscars. When hubby told me about it at first I thought it was a rumor that Will Smith slapped Chris Rock. Turned out it was true. I hope his Oscar won't be taken away from him for what he did. The joke Chris Rock made about this wife was uncalled for but Will shouldn't have gone onstage and slapped him. It wasn't a classy move. If anything he should have just verbally confronted him during commercials or after the show.
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@lovebuglena (43074)
• Staten Island, New York
30 Mar 22
@LindaOHio Chris Rock didn't press charges thankfully.
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@LindaOHio (156159)
• United States
29 Mar 22
I totally agree with you. Smith could have been charged with assault.
@LindaOHio (156159)
• United States
28 Mar 22
Normally I don't watch; but this was a good show.
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@LeaPea2417 (36438)
• Toccoa, Georgia
28 Mar 22
No, I haven't watched it in decades.
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@LindaOHio (156159)
• United States
29 Mar 22
I normally don't watch; but I had an interest in a few of the movies and actors.
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@LindaOHio (156159)
• United States
29 Mar 22
Smith is lucky he didn't get charged with assault.
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@thedevilinme (3904)
• Northampton, England
28 Mar 22
box ticking exercise last nigth
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@annabanana20 (96)
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29 Mar 22
not a good way to make a joke specially if its about your wife and for some serious health issue's but you should handle it in a calm and nice way and not infront of everybody.
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@ihasaquestion (8274)
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29 Mar 22
I never watch it at all, but read the news online. Well, I wouldn't be surprised if comedy show productions start making making re-enactment or parody videos of that particular scene.
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