So, the Oscars Show (Academy Awards) is on soon. Going to watch?
@JamesHxstatic (29410)
Eugene, Oregon
March 12, 2023 5:34pm CST
I used to watch every year. Sometimes, I had seen all of the Best Picture nominees.
Back then it didn't cost a small fortune to buy tickets. People around you were pretty quiet except for opening candy bars.
People did not have phones, did not have distracting lights on during the films. In general, it was a lot quieter in theaters, it seems to me. And, oh yes, the sound during an intense scene, did not make you wish you had earplugs.
I doubt if I will watch at all. I have not seen but one of the movies nominated for best picture. It was "The Fabelmans", Spielberg's sort of autobiographical film. I liked it a lot, but it is unlikely to win.
I watched a really good one last night called "Empire of Light" that is not included in in the Best Picture category.
So, will you watch at all?
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@LadyDuck (502806)
• Italy
13 Mar 23
@JamesHxstatic 
I have read this morning who won, I am no more really updated about the new movies.
I have read this morning who won, I am no more really updated about the new movies.3 people like this
@JamesHxstatic (29410)
• Eugene, Oregon
13 Mar 23
@LadyDuck I suspect that you would enjoy The Fabelmans and we watched a film called Empire of Light that was great. It focuse on a Brit cinema in 1980.
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@JamesHxstatic (29410)
• Eugene, Oregon
13 Mar 23
@RubyHawk Aways good to find something that appeals.
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@JamesHxstatic (29410)
• Eugene, Oregon
13 Mar 23
Same here. We watch maybe 2 hours after dinner, never turn it on daytimes.
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@RubyHawk (99367)
• Atlanta, Georgia
13 Mar 23
@JamesHxstatic I usually turn on Tv a couple of hours before bedtime. Sometimes I find sometimes I want to watch. I found a good movie last night starring Melissa MuCurdy.
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@marguicha (230365)
• Chile
12 Mar 23
i don´t think I´ll watch it, but probably I will sleep with the TV on.
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@JamesHxstatic (29410)
• Eugene, Oregon
13 Mar 23
I can't go to sleep with it on, no matter what it is.
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@marguicha (230365)
• Chile
13 Mar 23
@JamesHxstatic I usually sleep with the TV on.
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@JamesHxstatic (29410)
• Eugene, Oregon
13 Mar 23
@marguicha I knew a woman who did that too.
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@allknowing (153529)
• India
13 Mar 23
I have not gone through the list but I think India features in that list
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@allknowing (153529)
• India
15 Mar 23
@JamesHxstatic The song Natu Natu and Elephant Whisperers
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@JamesHxstatic (29410)
• Eugene, Oregon
15 Mar 23
@allknowing Great! I see they are winners!
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@FourWalls (86866)
• United States
13 Mar 23
I haven’t been to see a movie since 1987. That’s how interested I am.
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@JamesHxstatic (29410)
• Eugene, Oregon
15 Mar 23
I watch a lot on TV with Netflix and Amazon, but that movie that won best picture just seems a bit uninteresting to me. Saw The Fabelmans and it was great.
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@JamesHxstatic (29410)
• Eugene, Oregon
13 Mar 23
I liked the Fabelmans a lot. Did not see any other nominees.
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@JamesHxstatic (29410)
• Eugene, Oregon
13 Mar 23
@DianneN Another good one was Empire of the Light, or did I already tell you?
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@DianneN (254926)
• United States
13 Mar 23
@JamesHxstatic I want to see that, too. Glad you liked it.
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@popciclecold (40214)
• United States
13 Mar 23
@JamesHxstatic I am going to bed early tonight.
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@celticeagle (189957)
• Boise, Idaho
13 Mar 23
I used to see many of the movies nominated so I felt like I had more vested interest. I haven't seen one of them in years. I will watch part of it.
Thanks for reminding me. I usually have the DVR set.
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@RasmaSandra (98106)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
14 Mar 23
I no longer watch the awards. I do not know many of the latest actors so it is not interesting to me anymore,
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@JamesHxstatic (29410)
• Eugene, Oregon
13 Mar 23
There will be some, but maybe no fights.
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@NJChicaa (127173)
• United States
12 Mar 23
I'm watching the red carpet show. I will watch some of the beginning but I won't be able to stay up for the whole thing.
I want to see The Fabelmans. It isn't on streaming yet, though, except to "rent" from Amazon Prime. I already pay for Prime. I'm not paying extra to see it. I can wait.
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@JamesHxstatic (29410)
• Eugene, Oregon
13 Mar 23
It was only $6 and worth it, we thought.
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