What are the chances do you think...

[DVC~OKW~96]

of Milk winning for best Picture? Or Sean Penn for Best Actor?

I really want both to happen, but what do you think? Any chance?

[Timon-n-Pumbaa Fan]

IDK, but it would be nice if both of those were indeed a win.

[Goofyluver]

Probably pretty slim.

But, I think both of these NEED to and SHOULD win. ::yes::

[bubie2.5]

The chances of Milk winning are about the same as Melissa Leo walking away with the little golden guy.

I would love for Sean Penn to win, but I think Mickey (and not the mouse) will win.

[rpmdfw]

Well, one award already.

Dustin Lance Black's acceptance speech made me cry.

Just awesome!

[bubie2.5]

Well, one award already.

Dustin Lance Black's acceptance speech made me cry.

Just awesome!

My eyes are still watery. By the time I could translate what he was saying to my partner I was a complete mess.

[Timon-n-Pumbaa Fan]

In case anyone missed it, I found the acceptance speech at www.oscar.com.

MILK
Written by Dustin Lance Black
ACCEPTANCE SPEECH
Oh my God. This was, um, this was not an easy film to make. First off, I have to thank Cleve Jones and Anne Kronenberg and all the real-life people who shared their stories with me. And, um, Gus Van Sant, Sean Penn, Emile Hirsch, Josh Brolin, James Franco and our entire cast, my producers Dan Jinks and Bruce Cohen, everyone at Groundswell and Focus for taking on the challenge of telling this life-saving story. When I was 13 years old, my beautiful mother and my father moved me from a conservative Mormon home in San Antonio, Texas to California, and I heard the story of Harvey Milk. And it gave me hope. It gave me the hope to live my life. It gave me the hope one day I could live my life openly as who I am and then maybe even I could even fall in love and one day get married.

I wanna? I wanna thank my mom, who has always loved me for who I am even when there was pressure not to. But most of all, if Harvey had not been taken from us 30 years ago, I think he'd want me to say to all of the gay and lesbian kids out there tonight who have been told that they are less than by their churches, by the government or by their families, that you are beautiful, wonderful creatures of value and that no matter what anyone tells you, God does love you and that very soon, I promise you, you will have equal rights federally, across this great nation of ours. Thank you. Thank you. And thank you, God, for giving us Harvey Milk.
ACADEMY AWARDS HISTORY
This is the first Academy Award nomination for Dustin Lance Black.

[OrlandoMike]

UGH..

Queen Latiffa is on, getting ready to show the video of everyone who has passed....this always makes me cry!

Ollie Johnson

Cyd Charisse

Paul Newman

:sad1:

[Goofyluver]

In case anyone missed it, I found the acceptance speech at www.oscar.com.

This made me cry. What a great speech.

[Timon-n-Pumbaa Fan]

UGH..

Queen Latiffa is on, getting ready to show the video of everyone who has passed....this always makes me cry!

Ollie Johnson

Cyd Charisse

Paul Newman

:sad1:

Me too, pass the tissues.

[OrlandoMike]

Me too, pass the tissues.

But the camera worked stunk! Oh well, here we go.........:rolleyes:

[OrlandoMike]

:scared1:

Diva Faint!

:faint:

[Timon-n-Pumbaa Fan]

Can I just say that I love Anne Hathaway? OMG, she is so freakin' beautiful.

[bubie2.5]

Who do you think has had more botox? Sofia or Nicole?

[Timon-n-Pumbaa Fan]

Sophia, only because over time, she's had more opportunity to get it done. :thumbsup2

[bubie2.5]

Sophia, only because over time, she's had more opportunity to get it done. :thumbsup2

Good point. :lmao:

[Timon-n-Pumbaa Fan]

Omg!!!!

[OrlandoMike]

Yes!

Sean Penn! :cool1:

[Timon-n-Pumbaa Fan]

I hit send too soon, but....

OMG, he won!!!!!

[Goofyluver]

Woooohoooooo! :teeth:

:woohoo:

[Timon-n-Pumbaa Fan]

There was a time when I really didn't like Sean Penn, but I have to say that he has redeemed himself in my eyes tonight.

[bubie2.5]

These are the BEST Oscars EVER!

[Goofyluver]

There was a time when I really didn't like Sean Penn, but I have to say that he has redeemed himself in my eyes tonight.

He gave a great speech. :thumbsup2

[OrlandoMike]

He gave a great speech. :thumbsup2

Yes he did! Now I have to listen to conservative radio tomorrow to listen to them spin out of control! :lmao:

[bubie2.5]

There was a time when I really didn't like Sean Penn, but I have to say that he has redeemed himself in my eyes tonight.

I've always loved him AND he's my partner's favorite actor... maybe I should wake her up to tell her, using her Spanish accent (like Penelope), that "Cham-paigne" won.

[Timon-n-Pumbaa Fan]

Rats. I was hoping that Milk would grab best pic.

[Goofyluver]

Yes he did! Now I have to listen to conservative radio tomorrow to listen to them spin out of control! :lmao:

:lmao: Let 'em spin. ;)

[Timon-n-Pumbaa Fan]

I've always loved him AND he's my partner's favorite actor... maybe I should wake her up to tell her, using her Spanish accent (like Penelope), that "Cham-paigne" won.

Oooooh, sexy! ;)

[Timon-n-Pumbaa Fan]

Going to bed. Watch this link for Sean's acceptance speech.

http://www.oscar.com/oscarnight/winners/?pn=detail&nominee=Penn%20Sean%20-%20Actor%20Leading%20Role%20Nominee

[bubie2.5]

Oooooh, sexy! ;)

Yes, is the way they pronounce the S's, like whispering... soooooooooo sexy.

[DVC~OKW~96]

Isn't it incredible!?. ::yes:: I haven't watched the Oscars in years, nor cared who won what. This year, it mattered greatly to me. Sean Penn winning Best Actor for his portrayal of Harvey Milk, along with his moving acceptance speech has truly moved me to tears. I feel more than a little silly, but YES! YES! YES!!!

Best Picture? Yep. Would have been icing on the cake, but the man won, Harvey Milk and that is what it was all about. ::yes::

And indeed, the grandchildren of those opposed to Gay Marriage will hang their heads in shame... how perfect a statement is that?

So, the chances were pretty good for a' that! :teeth:

[MonorailMan]

I cried a bit when they showed Ollie Johnson. I didn't know he passed away. :sad1: Disney animation in the 60's and 70's wouldn't have been the same without him.

[npmommie]

The chances of Milk winning are about the same as Melissa Leo walking away with the little golden guy.

I would love for Sean Penn to win, but I think Mickey (and not the mouse) will win.
I thought Mickey was definitely going to win. I thought Sean Penn gave a great acceptance speech
UGH..

Queen Latiffa is on, getting ready to show the video of everyone who has passed....this always makes me cry!

Ollie Johnson

Cyd Charisse

Paul Newman

:sad1:

why wasn't there a pic of Heath Leger?

[npmommie]

In case anyone missed it, I found the acceptance speech at www.oscar.com.

that acceptance speech made me so teary eyed. my dh even looked moved by that

[bubie2.5]

why wasn't there a pic of Heath Leger?

There was a pic on last year's tribute.

[zeitzeuge]

I have to say that this years Oscars surpasses all the other years. I actually sat there and enjoyed it and wasn't looking at the clock every 15 minutes, wondering how much longer. The sets, the number and of course the D to the Reamy host Hugh Jackman was fantastic. *sigh* I heart him.

I think I got teary eyed more during this Oscars then any other. I couldn't believe how much Slumdog Millionaire won, but I probably shouldn't hold judgement until I see the picture. I just haven't had a desire to see it yet.

I left happy with Milk's awards.

[PeterPan09]

I have to say that this years Oscars surpasses all the other years. I actually sat there and enjoyed it and wasn't looking at the clock every 15 minutes, wondering how much longer. The sets, the number and of course the D to the Reamy host Hugh Jackman was fantastic. *sigh* I heart him.

I think I got teary eyed more during this Oscars then any other. I couldn't believe how much Slumdog Millionaire won, but I probably shouldn't hold judgement until I see the picture. I just haven't had a desire to see it yet.

I left happy with Milk's awards.

I loved Slumdog, and I really do see why it won. It's a love story and everyone loves a good love story.

I'm happy that Sean won for Milk because it will generate more attention-and I LOVED the screenwriter's speech. That needs to be repeated over and over and over, so that every gay person who feels that rejection will know that it's not true.

[Tony-NJ]

I must have started snoring during the part where they show everyone who passed away. I couldn't keep my eyes open. Is there a link to that? I woke myself up for the end thougha nd I saw Shean and Kate win. By the way I love Kate Winslet - I think she looked beautiful - always classy!