tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459018932772057756.post3945479075216589009..comments2024-03-28T01:26:37.173-07:00Comments on Preppy Empty Nester: A Very Cranky Oscar RecapPreppy Empty Nesterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13446028963455322844noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459018932772057756.post-30661550646678031542015-02-26T02:46:40.774-08:002015-02-26T02:46:40.774-08:00Dear Katie,
seeing Melanies tragedy in public make...Dear Katie,<br />seeing Melanies tragedy in public makes me sad - I don`t know why - but I feel sorry for her. <br />I think nobody want to see a daughter in that acting role. ( hopefully not a Mom )<br />Best wishes to you - may springtime not be so far...<br />EliElinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459018932772057756.post-35538025262252802652015-02-25T18:47:02.008-08:002015-02-25T18:47:02.008-08:00Hi Katie my dearest, I hear it is -20 so I hope yo...Hi Katie my dearest, I hear it is -20 so I hope you are snuggling with your doggies near a warm fire<br />Its too much of a time difference for us to watch the Academy Awards show live but Hooray for Hollywood + yahoo omg ......plus dear blogging friends who do a fabulous recap.<br />I am late with my comment, but I loved your post and indeed I forgive la gaga for her fashion choices ( but not the ink Im afraid ) ...she gave a magnificent performance. I have watched the sound of music so so many times, and adore Julie Andrews. Is she really 79? <br />My best gown was pinky winky Gwyneth Paltrow, and I was delighted for both the lead role winners. Julianne's movie shows absolutely that we must cherish and make the most of each and every day God sends us<br />Love to you across the still frozen pond, xxxSallynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459018932772057756.post-17478202411393285992015-02-25T09:17:48.295-08:002015-02-25T09:17:48.295-08:00The cat toy woman...that's it! I thought it l...The cat toy woman...that's it! I thought it looked like a poodle, I like your description better. <br /><br />Hope you have a wonderful day!Lorinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459018932772057756.post-46189847575883733502015-02-25T06:58:41.254-08:002015-02-25T06:58:41.254-08:00Felicity Jones' dress was my favorite too!Felicity Jones' dress was my favorite too!Paigenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459018932772057756.post-20113430738946134752015-02-25T04:12:48.119-08:002015-02-25T04:12:48.119-08:00Romi... your review is spot on. I love the descri...Romi... your review is spot on. I love the description of Oprah's and the cat toy outfit! Too funny. And J Lo's dress! Too funny! Preppy Empty Nesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13446028963455322844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459018932772057756.post-6206001908120590362015-02-25T00:03:41.256-08:002015-02-25T00:03:41.256-08:00The lady not, he lady! :-) The lady not, he lady! :-) Rosemary Qhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04491289415279715164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459018932772057756.post-83862796669199375162015-02-25T00:00:34.510-08:002015-02-25T00:00:34.510-08:00John Travolta needs to stop ordering his toupees f...John Travolta needs to stop ordering his toupees from the As Seen On TV collection. <br /><br />Gwyneth Paltrow should not have accepted that rose on her shoulder. Her arm looked like an awkward stem. <br /><br />Did you see he lady with the ball and string jacket? It looked like a cat toy. <br /><br />JLo looked like she was wearing a quincenera dress. <br /><br />Melanie Griffith and Dakota Johnson forgot they were on the red carpet for a moment and gave us a glimpse of their family therapy session instead. <br /><br />Oprah's dress looked like a fancy ace bandage. <br /><br />Love your take on the Oscar's! Glad I wasn't the only one who thought it was bland. Rosemary Qhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04491289415279715164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459018932772057756.post-11211415310967228582015-02-24T16:36:52.983-08:002015-02-24T16:36:52.983-08:00Lori... love this. I certainly respect that you l...Lori... love this. I certainly respect that you loved "the Grand Budapest Hotel". Have heard from many that felt the same way. I agree on the best part was the opening number for NPH. Melanie is just sad - I think she wishes she was still in the spotlight. And where was Don? Great critique dear Lori. love hearing from you!!Preppy Empty Nesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13446028963455322844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459018932772057756.post-55511496933088541132015-02-24T16:31:34.252-08:002015-02-24T16:31:34.252-08:00Amen girlfriend!!! We are on the same page... You...Amen girlfriend!!! We are on the same page... You nailed it. Agree on Dakota Johnson. Wish you lived in the Northeast so we could exchange notes... Preppy Empty Nesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13446028963455322844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459018932772057756.post-46512146076810540112015-02-24T15:30:19.943-08:002015-02-24T15:30:19.943-08:00Katie,
I agree!
Rebecca
Katie,<br />I agree!<br />Rebecca<br />Town and Country Galshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11804650091074234741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459018932772057756.post-59904747805234387632015-02-24T13:39:20.671-08:002015-02-24T13:39:20.671-08:00I always leave here smiling, Katie! Why not be gru...I always leave here smiling, Katie! Why not be grumpy-losing sleep is the worst. I woke up at 1:00am and finally fell asleep in time to get up for work today. I'm feeling your pain. Fun recap and I always love your humorous take! <br />xx, Heather Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17032908426814046368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459018932772057756.post-86644858559683834662015-02-24T10:53:11.958-08:002015-02-24T10:53:11.958-08:00Being on the west coast I did not have to lose any...Being on the west coast I did not have to lose any sleep over the event but I must agree with you on most points. Rather than go to bed I simply turn channels when I get too embarrassed or am tired or yet another political speech. And the one about #ask us more really got me. Do these divas really think anyone is going to feel bad that they are never asked about anything relevant, just their dresses? They seem to forget how lucky they are to live the easy life they live and if someone wants to make a dress that perfectly fits my lumps and bumps, at a cost a a mere $20k I am more than happy to talk about it. And Dakota Johnson just shared with the world what a rude and spoiled brat she is and while I am far from a Melanie Griffith fan I did feel bad for her being treated like that by her daughter in front of the world. Best part..Julie Andrews walking on after Gaga's amazing performance...brought me to tears. Thanks for letting us share our grumpy moments! Hope you feel better..I do! :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04223390323458223576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459018932772057756.post-22134405875668443312015-02-24T10:13:45.664-08:002015-02-24T10:13:45.664-08:00Oh Lord, here we go...in bullet points because I c...Oh Lord, here we go...in bullet points because I cannot get my head around the train wreck that was the Oscars this year.<br /><br />- First things first...Bradley Cooper is a very pretty, handsome, fine, gorgeous looking man! *ahem* If anyone here knows him personally, I am single. Thank you! <br /><br />- Anna Faris' gown was just spectacular! She did need to do something with her hair though. <br /><br />- Agree with the comment about award winners keeping their political views to themselves; an Oscars acceptance speech is not the time nor the place for unsolicited editorials about world affairs. I am not a fan of Patricia Arquette as she comes across as unkept and illmannered. <br /><br />- Tired...of seeing...J.Lo's...chest. <br /><br />- Rosamund Pike was stunning! Loved everything about her gown and her lovely manners. Same with the awesome Meryl Streep. <br /><br />- Lady Gaga completely blew me away. I had no idea she had that kind of talent, and then I found out that she is a Julliard graduate. Now, maybe we will see her make real music instead of the fake music called pop. Oh, and stop wearing clothes that make her look like she is trying to land on the moon.<br /><br />- There are not words for me to express how much I love Dame Julie Andrews.<br /><br />- Just as there are not words for me to express how much I have come to really dislike John Travolta. How Kelly Preston puts up with him, I have no idea. No husband of mine would go out in public looking like a wax figure of a dead person in a bad toupee and acting like a dirty old man!<br /><br />- Melanie Griffith is just sad. <br /><br />- Loved that "The Grand Budapest Hotel" received as many awards as it did. I did not see "Birdman," and I really have no desire to see it. <br /><br />- What was up with the pre-show? It seems that it was all about Robin Roberts and the other two who were supposed to be interviewing the stars. I would like to see more of the stars, please. <br /><br />- Underwhelmed by Reese Witherspoon's gown (althought it fit her perfectly...the tailoring was superb), but she gets a pass in my book because she is down to earth and smart.<br /><br />- The best part of NPH hosting was the opening number. <br /><br />- Benedict and Sophie were just darling. <br /><br />Yeah, I think I am a bit critical too. <br /><br />Lorinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459018932772057756.post-1867701427550034702015-02-24T09:00:57.144-08:002015-02-24T09:00:57.144-08:00Marilyn in Mt. Vernon, VA
Lady Gaga is an amazing ...Marilyn in Mt. Vernon, VA<br />Lady Gaga is an amazing talent; she leaves some of her contemporaries in her swoosh as she walks by them. Don't you think NPH was just a little boring-ish, and don't you think he would have looked cuter were he to come out in a pair of cute boxers? If he had to shed his clothes at all....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459018932772057756.post-31409809758551435312015-02-24T08:13:33.755-08:002015-02-24T08:13:33.755-08:00I thought the show was truly awful this year. NPH ...I thought the show was truly awful this year. NPH was okay in bits and pieces, but have mercy, over four hours! Ridiculous! And I may be in the minority, but I do NOT want to hear 'stars' blab on and on and lecture us regarding their particular political and social viewpoints. Not at The Oscars! I don't know if I'll watch anymore. I enjoy the fashion, and those four or so awards at the end. They end up jamming the very thing people want to see into the last ten minutes. I did enjoy the Sound of Music Tribute. That was pretty much the highlight. And I think because she stayed true to the songs, and treated the movie with respect. As far as gowns...I thought Kerry Washington was pretty (she always is!), but it wasn't my favorite. I think I loved Margot Robbie and Rosamunde Pike the most. Also, I think JLO is stunning, but would love to see her in something where we're not looking at her chest. That was a gorgeous dress, but I would have loved it with a different neckline. Joycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16727615822243830106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459018932772057756.post-24898222576696039502015-02-24T07:48:46.488-08:002015-02-24T07:48:46.488-08:00you made me laugh~! thanks.. following cause I don...you made me laugh~! thanks.. following cause I dont wanna miss a thing , here.Sonny Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06926830309207639536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459018932772057756.post-68071144376574255032015-02-24T07:02:38.931-08:002015-02-24T07:02:38.931-08:00I watched the whole thing.............its BEEN YEA...I watched the whole thing.............its BEEN YEARS since I have done that!The BEST PART for me was when JULIE ANDREWS came on stage.I don't even think the LADY GAGA knew she was there!Julie Andrews is one BEAUTIFUL ELEGANT LADY.Now, for those TATS on the GAGA DAME.................what do they mean........and WHY?Someone will make a FORTUNE in a few years taking these ink spots OFF!La Contessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01682902106545680159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459018932772057756.post-31396959563601101182015-02-24T05:18:05.326-08:002015-02-24T05:18:05.326-08:00I like your plan for next year! I too had to reti...I like your plan for next year! I too had to retire early and was tired of all the blah blah about those things that I will never watch. We are covered up with ice here this morning so I think I will watch the last episodes of House of Cards from last season in preparation for Friday's opening of Season 3. Have a great day!marsha cannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10241159562998431912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459018932772057756.post-31206807234352621082015-02-24T02:50:08.029-08:002015-02-24T02:50:08.029-08:00This year I decided I was going to see every best ...This year I decided I was going to see every best picture nominee for the first time. What a bad year to do this! It was depressing as heck. I did watch downton abbey and then fast forward in the morning to see the top awards. Every year the Oscar show is more and more boring. I think that they should really cut it down to two hours!<br />Japolinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07298168458099473725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459018932772057756.post-14952111809554840602015-02-24T02:36:28.990-08:002015-02-24T02:36:28.990-08:00Fun recap...you always make me laugh!! SO true abo...Fun recap...you always make me laugh!! SO true about Melanie Griffith and her daughter...very awkward and neither has a brain in their head. The dresses were a snooze this year, but seriously...what is with the hair! They have the best of the best at their disposal but all the hair looked greasy, flat or messy! I wouldn't leave my house with my hair like most of them!! Thanks for the early morning smile! xoxoSandy at You May Be Wanderinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09108555245405638530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459018932772057756.post-36177240852007029132015-02-23T23:54:23.669-08:002015-02-23T23:54:23.669-08:00Katie,
I think you could be the last clip on 60 mi...Katie,<br />I think you could be the last clip on 60 minutes, you know the one where Andie Rooney would go off on something and I'd shake my head at how honest and humorous he was....and always spot on. <br />I watched the entire thing and am behind on DA. <br />Love your re-caps, had I known I should have just read your take and not watched it.<br />pvepve designhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03527745630303158002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459018932772057756.post-2136198953677646792015-02-23T20:09:21.719-08:002015-02-23T20:09:21.719-08:00Too funny. John Travoltas "rug" looked w...Too funny. John Travoltas "rug" looked worse than ever. Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04723360304687997220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459018932772057756.post-10362449737070973622015-02-23T19:00:59.170-08:002015-02-23T19:00:59.170-08:00I ended up watching the whole thing! Not sure why...I ended up watching the whole thing! Not sure why--maybe because nothing else was on. And I didn't see any of the movies. My husband watched the last hour with me and said I was way too critical. But here are some of my thoughts.<br /><br />I liked Felicity Jones' dress the best but have read that some people thought it overwhelmed her. There were some beautiful dresses. I loved Lady Gaga's performance and seeing Julie Andrews. The Sound of Music is my all time favorite movie. I did spend some time googling Lady Gaga's engagement ring and her log cabin in Lancaster County, PA. My favorite funny moment was during Jared Leto's presentation--his comment about Meryl Streep. Did you like his Wedding Singer tux? I was very glad I wasn't sitting behind Oprah. There's no way the person behind her could see around her hair. I agree about John Travolta. Love the comment about him looking like a wax museum figure. Same with Melanie Griffith. And I always watch Working Girl when it's on TV. <br /><br />That's it. I have to say my husband is probably right!<br /><br />Hope your weather improves this week.Susie H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14321685640516642878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459018932772057756.post-66106239263467059462015-02-23T17:25:59.327-08:002015-02-23T17:25:59.327-08:00Oh my goodness you have me laughing out loud! I mi...Oh my goodness you have me laughing out loud! I missed the Melanie Griffith interview and it is cringe worthy! How embarrassing for them both.<br /><br />I watched it all and am tired too!<br /><br />Have a great weekElizabeth@ Pine Cones and Acornshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06044933540074342177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459018932772057756.post-34275816056389773252015-02-23T16:11:02.416-08:002015-02-23T16:11:02.416-08:00Oh girl you stayed up later than me...thanks for y...Oh girl you stayed up later than me...thanks for your recap...I am watching Downton now. Have a Great week.Beemiehttp://www.amilkmansdaughter.comnoreply@blogger.com