tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143901229925085760.post7091099555893647427..comments2024-03-24T04:12:24.783-04:00Comments on A PERSON IN THE DARK: 31 Days of Oscar Blogathon: 2 Oscar Snubs that Really Irk MeFlickChickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17351624749230610755noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143901229925085760.post-59911482346211959942017-02-19T14:50:41.950-05:002017-02-19T14:50:41.950-05:00Never thought about Preston in Victor Victoria, bu...Never thought about Preston in Victor Victoria, but I LOVE that performance. You're so right. Great post (though I'm a bit late to the game in commenting on it:))carygrantwonteatyou.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07113307554617254662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143901229925085760.post-10222640561609017622014-02-09T13:38:57.675-05:002014-02-09T13:38:57.675-05:00Oscar snubs are such an emotive topic and I love t...Oscar snubs are such an emotive topic and I love the two you chose to write about.<br /><br />For me, Jean Hagan is the winner. Even if the 'decision makers' didn't agree, I know I'm right...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143901229925085760.post-57152620992872111202014-02-05T15:55:06.111-05:002014-02-05T15:55:06.111-05:00Hey, Becky - good to see you. Yeah, while others m...Hey, Becky - good to see you. Yeah, while others may have done well, these 2 stand out as my 2 biggest gripes (aside from Peter O'Toole and Cary Grant).FlickChickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17351624749230610755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143901229925085760.post-71087520642685213532014-02-05T15:53:49.938-05:002014-02-05T15:53:49.938-05:00Paula - it;s true her character was a mean diva - ...Paula - it;s true her character was a mean diva - but I caaaaaaaaan't help it - I love her! FlickChickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17351624749230610755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143901229925085760.post-2408068858051535602014-02-05T15:53:01.126-05:002014-02-05T15:53:01.126-05:00Vintage Cameo - than you for your comment. I just ...Vintage Cameo - than you for your comment. I just discovered your site and love it.FlickChickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17351624749230610755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143901229925085760.post-7651790310216014812014-02-05T15:52:29.227-05:002014-02-05T15:52:29.227-05:00Citizen Screen - I know! Every time I watch that f...Citizen Screen - I know! Every time I watch that film I think she should be the name above the title.FlickChickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17351624749230610755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143901229925085760.post-3636159015208352282014-02-05T15:51:36.532-05:002014-02-05T15:51:36.532-05:00Kelee - thanks for your comment and thank you so m...Kelee - thanks for your comment and thank you so much for hosting this fun event. Can't wait to read the month-long entries.FlickChickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17351624749230610755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143901229925085760.post-74534329608505597672014-02-05T15:50:57.415-05:002014-02-05T15:50:57.415-05:00Le - you KNOW I had to add Lina - what am I, dumb ...Le - you KNOW I had to add Lina - what am I, dumb or something?FlickChickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17351624749230610755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143901229925085760.post-68917462252499600322014-02-05T15:50:30.061-05:002014-02-05T15:50:30.061-05:00Silver Screenings - Mr. Preston is one of my favor...Silver Screenings - Mr. Preston is one of my favorite actors and he was in the twilight of his career when he gave that performance. His loss crushed me.FlickChickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17351624749230610755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143901229925085760.post-17921916975359186262014-02-05T15:49:45.846-05:002014-02-05T15:49:45.846-05:00Danny: she was so awful and yet - I love her!Danny: she was so awful and yet - I love her!FlickChickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17351624749230610755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143901229925085760.post-75934118006602416722014-02-05T08:07:55.358-05:002014-02-05T08:07:55.358-05:00Boy am I late with this one? I hope my past recor...Boy am I late with this one? I hope my past record of slavish following will put me back in right with you, Chick! Hardy har. I too am amazed that Jean didn't get the statue. The only real contender she had, in my opinion, was Colette Marchand in Moulin Rouge, who gave a marvelous performance. The others really weren't that special, good, but not great. But Jean's performance was so plainly sterling -- you just can't trust the politics sometimes. As for Robert, again the only other real contender was Lou Gossett, who was truly fine, but Robert was a standout. I am madly in love with him, by the way. Loved this article!ClassicBeckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03591715859057540467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143901229925085760.post-1476059598256755182014-02-04T23:25:45.091-05:002014-02-04T23:25:45.091-05:00I have to agree, Hagen had a thankless role in SIN...I have to agree, Hagen had a thankless role in SINGIN' IN THE RAIN and she was flawless. I wonder if the nature of the character didn't influence some Academy members' votes.Paulahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09729803970746024390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143901229925085760.post-76072155815505627572014-02-03T20:42:03.796-05:002014-02-03T20:42:03.796-05:00I just recently rewatched Singin' in the Rain ...I just recently rewatched Singin' in the Rain and was overcome by how much I loved Ms. Hagen. Lina Lamont could totally have been a throwaway character, yet she stands out as one the most vivacious, memorable things from an already wonderful movie. Viva Jean!Vintage Cameohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12198989922609440510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143901229925085760.post-53638224014350357192014-02-03T19:26:20.050-05:002014-02-03T19:26:20.050-05:00I caaaaaaan't staaaaand 'im!!! Oscar that...I caaaaaaan't staaaaand 'im!!! Oscar that is for leaving out Lina Lamont!! Jaysus is right! She makes me cry each and every time I watch her in RAIN.<br /><br />And, you got it right again with Toddy! Two well-deserved shout outs for inexplicable snubs!<br /><br />Keep 'em coming, sistah!<br /><br />AuroraCitizen Screenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11596338896095275116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143901229925085760.post-82286828261066802812014-02-03T17:44:01.704-05:002014-02-03T17:44:01.704-05:00Thanks SO much for participating in our blogathon!...Thanks SO much for participating in our blogathon! So many Oscar snubs out there it's kinda tough to narrow down but you chose 2 perfect examples. Singin' In The Rain would NOT be the same without Jean Hagen. Makes me wonder how different her career would have been had she won at that point. Preston is another shocker, too. Sensational write-up! Irish Jayhawkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10836268400353447150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143901229925085760.post-23289115284773296072014-02-02T18:43:16.566-05:002014-02-02T18:43:16.566-05:00I should have known Jean Hagen was coming... It...I should have known Jean Hagen was coming... It's incredible what she does in Singin' in the Rain. I saw her also in The Asphalt Jungle, and she had a total metamorphosis to be Lina Lamont.<br />Oh, how much I want to bitch-slap th Academy for Peter O'Toole! And Peter Sellers! And Richard Burton!<br />I believe, unfortunately, that this year DiCaprio will be snubbed once again... :(<br />Kisses!Lêhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02419693749682458647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143901229925085760.post-2509968676312849952014-02-02T09:26:36.126-05:002014-02-02T09:26:36.126-05:00I've not seen "Victor/Victoria" but,...I've not seen "Victor/Victoria" but, judging by the list of nominations, I am surprised Robert Preston wasn't chosen as winner.<br /><br />As for Jean Hagen, don't get me started! She was THE BEST PART of "Singin' in the Rain". Sheesh!Silver Screeningshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04955048716754142299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143901229925085760.post-14236389432756568022014-02-01T21:51:20.285-05:002014-02-01T21:51:20.285-05:00Jean was brilliant in Singin'-- such a snub! S...Jean was brilliant in Singin'-- such a snub! She plays despicably air-headed better than anyone since. Dannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15257279322223112273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143901229925085760.post-55217645128744144712014-02-01T21:17:23.795-05:002014-02-01T21:17:23.795-05:00Hi Gal- I can't find the hub, either! I sure w...Hi Gal- I can't find the hub, either! I sure will get over to your post. Looking forward to it.FlickChickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17351624749230610755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143901229925085760.post-52035218065025590722014-02-01T21:16:34.401-05:002014-02-01T21:16:34.401-05:00Thanks, Patty - I was made the night Preston lost ...Thanks, Patty - I was made the night Preston lost I nearly broke the TV!FlickChickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17351624749230610755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143901229925085760.post-15363700226681551282014-02-01T21:15:57.853-05:002014-02-01T21:15:57.853-05:00CW - Lesley Ann was so funny in V/V - so many grea...CW - Lesley Ann was so funny in V/V - so many great performances there. Like so many of Blake Edwards' comedies, it gets better with time.FlickChickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17351624749230610755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143901229925085760.post-19398406888667406512014-02-01T21:14:39.656-05:002014-02-01T21:14:39.656-05:00Thanks, Patti. I think was safely say Jean was rob...Thanks, Patti. I think was safely say Jean was robbed. And you are so right about Boyer in "Gaslight." Ingrid got the Oscar, but his performance was so powerful. Love that man!FlickChickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17351624749230610755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143901229925085760.post-9392155669905373602014-02-01T14:26:52.669-05:002014-02-01T14:26:52.669-05:00I agree with you about Robert Preston. If you watc...I agree with you about Robert Preston. If you watch those 5 movies today, the two performances that really stand out are Preston and, surprisingly enough, Charles Durning. It's great to watch his dance no. in Whorehouse because you can see his feet the whole time. I think he was hurt because Whorehouse is such a crappy movie. <br /><br />My favorite Preston role is Dark at the Top of the Stairs. I am completely biased when it comes to him. He brought such humanity and charm to every role.<br /><br />Here's my post on Oscar snubs:<br />http://onegalsmusings.blogspot.com/2014/01/31-days-of-oscar-blogathon-oscar-snubs.html<br /><br />Do you know who is hosting this weekend? I'd like to read other posts but I can't find the hub.The Gal Herselfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02566779726191649848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143901229925085760.post-45014103110611136072014-02-01T11:57:55.209-05:002014-02-01T11:57:55.209-05:00"Oscar snubs" is a subject that sets me ..."Oscar snubs" is a subject that sets me off - there have been soooo many...don't get me started!<br /><br />You spotlight two notable major mis-fires by academy voters and plead the cases of Jean Hagen and Robert Preston with admirable passion and outrage. The Lady Evehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11963115499930520653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143901229925085760.post-24901831104523121102014-02-01T11:39:51.963-05:002014-02-01T11:39:51.963-05:00In our hearts Jean Hagen is always a winner.
La...In our hearts Jean Hagen is always a winner. <br /><br />Last week watching "Victor/Victoria" the hubby and I were bemoaning Lesley Ann Warren's loss in the supporting actress category to Jessica Lange in "Tootsie". Sometimes the ways of the Academy are unfathomable.Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.com