Oscars anyone?

[MonarchMom]

If you hate the Oscars, Hollywood stars, movies or award shows - no need to reply.

I'd like to hear from those who have seen some of the nominated performances, and which they think should win.

I've seen Oppenheimer, The Color Purple, The Holdovers, American Fiction, Killers of the Flower Moon, Nyad and Maestro.

I think Oppenheimer and Killers of the Flower Moon are equally deserving, though very different movies. The Color Purple was fantastic but not everyone's type of film. It should have gotten a nomination for set design and costumes and for the score.

[WellPreserved]

I watched and really enjoyed it but I have to admit, I haven't seen a movie in about 10 years! I used to love film and purposefully watched all Oscar nominated films but I fell off that wagon when life got in the way. My daughter studied film as a side hustle in high school and college and she too has fallen off the wagon. Watching the Oscars reminded both of us that we need to get back on the film train!

[MonarchMom]

I watched and really enjoyed it but I have to admit, I haven't seen a movie in about 10 years! I used to love film and purposefully watched all Oscar nominated films but I fell off that wagon when life got in the way. My daughter studied film as a side hustle in high school and college and she too has fallen off the wagon. Watching the Oscars reminded both of us that we need to get back on the film train!

You don't watch movies at home on streaming services? I see most that way, but this past winter I started venturing back into theaters again.

I like to see just about all art forms that people are passionate about and fine tune their craft. Film, dance, stage plays, painting, music. I enjoy being immersed in the emotional and sensory experience the artist has created.

Some films, like The Color Purple, Oppenheimer and Killers of the Flower Moon, are a completely different experience on a big screen. Others, like The Holdovers, can be appreciated more for the plot and dialogue, and streaming at home is fine with me. Really sorry I didn't get to see Barbie on the big screen, but will have to settle for steaming.

[WellPreserved]

I watched and really enjoyed it but I have to admit, I haven't seen a movie in about 10 years! I used to love film and purposefully watched all Oscar nominated films but I fell off that wagon when life got in the way. My daughter studied film as a side hustle in high school and college and she too has fallen off the wagon. Watching the Oscars reminded both of us that we need to get back on the film train!

You don't watch movies at home on streaming services? I see most that way, but this past winter I started venturing back into theaters again.

I like to see just about all art forms that people are passionate about and fine tune their craft. Film, dance, stage plays, painting, music. I enjoy being immersed in the emotional and sensory experience the artist has created.

Some films, like The Color Purple, Oppenheimer and Killers of the Flower Moon, are a completely different experience on a big screen. Others, like The Holdovers, can be appreciated more for the plot and dialogue, and streaming at home is fine with me. Really sorry I didn't get to see Barbie on the big screen, but will have to settle for steaming.

I've always loved the creative process of film. Last 10 years I've been having issues (anxiety and depression) which makes my film choices really limited (no drama, no violence, etc.). I'm working through so hope to re-engage with film. 2014 was when my life kinda went off the rails and that was the year I stopped watching films. I also stopped reading fiction so there's that!

[MonarchMom]

I watched and really enjoyed it but I have to admit, I haven't seen a movie in about 10 years! I used to love film and purposefully watched all Oscar nominated films but I fell off that wagon when life got in the way. My daughter studied film as a side hustle in high school and college and she too has fallen off the wagon. Watching the Oscars reminded both of us that we need to get back on the film train!

You don't watch movies at home on streaming services? I see most that way, but this past winter I started venturing back into theaters again.

I like to see just about all art forms that people are passionate about and fine tune their craft. Film, dance, stage plays, painting, music. I enjoy being immersed in the emotional and sensory experience the artist has created.

Some films, like The Color Purple, Oppenheimer and Killers of the Flower Moon, are a completely different experience on a big screen. Others, like The Holdovers, can be appreciated more for the plot and dialogue, and streaming at home is fine with me. Really sorry I didn't get to see Barbie on the big screen, but will have to settle for steaming.

I've always loved the creative process of film. Last 10 years I've been having issues (anxiety and depression) which makes my film choices really limited (no drama, no violence, etc.). I'm working through so hope to re-engage with film. 2014 was when my life kinda went off the rails and that was the year I stopped watching films. I also stopped reading fiction so there's that!

Totally understandable. When each of my parents died a two year period followed when I couldn't read novels. Just couldn't care about fictional people, and didn't want any more pain and suffering in my thoughts. I gradually returned to reading by selecting only books I had already read, knew I liked and were worth the time, and had no surprise suffering.

You are right, it is a long process to re-engage with the stories of others when your own life claims all your emotional bandwidth.

[WellPreserved]

You don't watch movies at home on streaming services? I see most that way, but this past winter I started venturing back into theaters again.

I like to see just about all art forms that people are passionate about and fine tune their craft. Film, dance, stage plays, painting, music. I enjoy being immersed in the emotional and sensory experience the artist has created.

Some films, like The Color Purple, Oppenheimer and Killers of the Flower Moon, are a completely different experience on a big screen. Others, like The Holdovers, can be appreciated more for the plot and dialogue, and streaming at home is fine with me. Really sorry I didn't get to see Barbie on the big screen, but will have to settle for steaming.

I've always loved the creative process of film. Last 10 years I've been having issues (anxiety and depression) which makes my film choices really limited (no drama, no violence, etc.). I'm working through so hope to re-engage with film. 2014 was when my life kinda went off the rails and that was the year I stopped watching films. I also stopped reading fiction so there's that!

Totally understandable. When each of my parents died a two year period followed when I couldn't read novels. Just couldn't care about fictional people, and didn't want any more pain and suffering in my thoughts. I gradually returned to reading by selecting only books I had already read, knew I liked and were worth the time, and had no surprise suffering.

You are right, it is a long process to re-engage with the stories of others when your own life claims all your emotional bandwidth.

Thank you for sharing and understanding.