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Mon Feb-23-09 12:48 AM
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I like Sean Penn, but I think he really blew it in his acceptance speech. |
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At no point did he acknowledge his wife and partner, the beautiful Robin Wright. He had a note, he'd written down names and mentioned many, but hers wasn't on it and the absence was noticeable, at least to me. :thumbsdown: Bad form, Sean.
I personally thought that was tacky and insensitive...even though I think he's incredibly talented as an actor.
My two cents.
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Mon Feb-23-09 12:51 AM
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1. They filed for divorce a while back so who knows what's going on there. |
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She looked pretty happy when he won. :shrug:
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Mon Feb-23-09 12:57 AM
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3. Yeah, I'd heard that, too. They seem to have a tumultous relationship. |
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She filed, they separated, but then they got back together. Same ole, same ole....
but did you notice how SHE grabbed him for a kiss as he was heading up to the stage? It wasn't the other way around.
Yes, she seemed happy for him and maybe he was just all caught up in his own thing to be conscious of her....but still, it seemed weird that he had the list and she wasn't on it.
Whatever. It's their drama. I can imagine her feelings might have been a bit hurt, though.
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Mon Feb-23-09 01:39 AM
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that he started to motion toward her and stopped himself, as though she had to kiss him because he wasn't sure he was allowed.
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Mon Feb-23-09 12:55 AM
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2. And... at no point did he say the words, |
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Mon Feb-23-09 12:59 AM
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in all fairness, maybe he was so overwhelmed he couldn't think straight.....
...but still, he'd actually written some notes, so you'd assume he'd be a bit more thoughtful and organized in his acknowledgments.
Oh well.
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Mon Feb-23-09 01:01 AM
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6. Just like when Julia Roberts failed to mention Erin Brokovich |
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during her onstage acceptance speech, and only corrected that when a reporter mentioned it to her in the backstage speech area. At least Hillary Swank had the wherewithal Brandon Teena/Teena Brandon onstage.
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Mon Feb-23-09 01:08 AM
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8. As an aside, I thought it was really classy when Danny Boyle |
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acknowledged his mistake in leaving out the credit for the choreographer for the last production piece in Slumdog. He made sure to say the guy's name and called himself "an idiot" .
In all fairness, they're in front of millions and probably really nervous.
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Mon Feb-23-09 01:18 AM
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Mon Feb-23-09 10:28 AM
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24. I think if Harvey Milk had the choice of his name being mentioned or outrage over Prop8 |
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Milk would have said that Penn had done well.
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Mon Feb-23-09 10:53 AM
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28. harvey milk would have applauded penns speech which was about an issue much bigger than a single man |
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Mon Feb-23-09 12:58 AM
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Mon Feb-23-09 02:07 AM
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Mon Feb-23-09 01:02 AM
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7. He also failed to acknowledge Mr. Hand and Madonna. |
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Edited on Mon Feb-23-09 01:03 AM by JackBeck
I think he should be buried up to his neck and stoned to death.
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Mon Feb-23-09 01:46 AM
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i always end up pissed off about who and what wins
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Mon Feb-23-09 01:56 AM
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13. I see you have five evil DUers hearts, Miss Ava |
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Edited on Mon Feb-23-09 01:57 AM by Skittles
is that a record? :7
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Mon Feb-23-09 01:55 AM
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12. Speaking of blowing it! |
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What was up w/ Kate Winslet hyperventilating through her entire speech? LOL
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Mon Feb-23-09 04:43 AM
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19. Ms. W is from the "Oh my stars" contingent..She needed to appear humble & surprised |
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Edited on Mon Feb-23-09 04:43 AM by SoCalDem
although she was a "lock", and she lobbied intensely for months ..false modesty..complete with a stage 3 case of
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Mon Feb-23-09 10:22 AM
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Mon Feb-23-09 01:59 AM
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14. I thought he was great. To each their own. |
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Mon Feb-23-09 02:20 AM
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16. Oh well, I guess he'll apologize to you tomorrow after he is done |
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celebrating HIS Oscar............:eyes:
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Mon Feb-23-09 02:26 AM
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17. who won this oscar -- him or robin? nt |
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Mon Feb-23-09 03:54 AM
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18. I, on the other hand, stood and cheered, and I didn't even want him to win. |
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I wasn't even watching the show, I just flipped it on as I walked past the TV and caught his speech. When he criticized the Prop 8 supporters, I cheered. Nothing he left out overshadows what he put it.
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Mon Feb-23-09 10:58 AM
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29. what he left out was his personal business, what he put in affected us all positively. |
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:hi: equal rights for all is bigger than us all individually and far more important.
i cried when i heard his speech
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Mon Feb-23-09 10:02 AM
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20. He thanked God, though, right? |
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I mean, yeah, it's not the Super Bowl, but still.
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Mon Feb-23-09 10:15 AM
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21. I don't believe he thanked god. |
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Edited on Mon Feb-23-09 10:15 AM by Heidi
Not in the video I saw, anyway. He (Sean Penn, not god) is an agnostic.
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Mon Feb-23-09 10:26 AM
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23. But really... how do we know God is not an agnostic? |
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If I were God I would be, after all the twisting of religions and stuff. ;) :hi:
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Mon Feb-23-09 10:32 AM
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You are absolutely right. :thumbsup:
How's Texas treatin' ya? Lovin' it so far? :hug: :hug:
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Mon Feb-23-09 10:56 PM
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43. Well, if even God doesn't believe in Himself anymore, then things are pretty dire, aren't they? |
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Sounds like the Almighty could use some pointers from Stuart Smalley. :P
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Mon Feb-23-09 10:34 AM
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26. I liked it at the end when he said 'Hey bud, let's party!' |
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Really drove it home for me.
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Mon Feb-23-09 10:52 AM
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27. i think its was an excellent speech and touched on the issues that are most pertinent to me |
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what is going on between him and his wife is not my business
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Mon Feb-23-09 11:14 AM
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If everyone had your priorities, tabloids and the Republicans would just disappear, and freedom and equality might break out. Then where would we be?
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Mon Feb-23-09 12:59 PM
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Mon Feb-23-09 11:14 AM
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30. At least no one delivered him a pizza during the speech. nt |
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Mon Feb-23-09 12:41 PM
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33. That would've been excellent !!! |
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I forgot about that role of his. I thought he gave an wonderful speech.
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Mon Feb-23-09 11:16 AM
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32. Yeah, that was a goddamn disgrace, he should do it again |
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Mon Feb-23-09 12:56 PM
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35. i thought it was a very good speech, no tackiness or insensitivity at all. |
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Mon Feb-23-09 01:00 PM
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37. And I think you are wrong |
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His speech was great.
What exactly did Robin Wright Penn do for him in this role, and what does she have to do with Harvey Milk, Prop 8, or his oscar?
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Mon Feb-23-09 01:02 PM
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38. plus i bet he went over the speech with her. |
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if that was me i would have run it at least once in front of my husband just for some feedback.
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Mon Feb-23-09 09:04 PM
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39. What does his wife have to do with Harvey Milk and this role? |
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Probably nothing.
It was a good acceptance speech. I don't care if he ignored his mother.
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Mon Feb-23-09 10:37 PM
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40. He was fine. DENIRO was sexist. PENN was fine. n/t |
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Mon Feb-23-09 10:37 PM
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41. He was fine. DENIRO was sexist. PENN was fine. n/t |
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Mon Feb-23-09 10:41 PM
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42. Sean Penn's explanation of the omission LINK: |
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