January 30, 2015
Posted by Barbara Resheske
Thanks for sending this.....it’s lots of fun and makes me look even more forward to watching and enjoying the ceremony...with popcorn in hand, dog on my lap,and eyes glued to the t.v.. Enjoy!
January 30, 2015
Posted by Pat
If American sniper wins anything big, I may vomit. Thanks for inviting me to play, even though I haven’t seen a lot of the favorites, I go to a lot of movies.
January 31, 2015
Posted by Burger
Hi Greg - you are so creative in keeping the fun and connections in our lives. Thanks for the Oscars pick each year. My mission is nearly complete in seeing the big Hollywood movies and am now starting on the Foreign flicks. It takes so much time...but I will stay the course! : ) Miss you...come see us!
February 2, 2015
Posted by Janet Beck
There were a lot of answers I just guested at haven’t seen many films this year. It was fun and informative some of the movies I hadn’t even heard of.
February 5, 2015
Posted by Sue Murphy
Always a great time!
Love you guys
Sue
February 14, 2015
Posted by Big Dave
“The Last Time I saw Paris” is significant because it was the last song nominated for an Oscar that wasn’t insipid.
February 14, 2015
Posted by Tom Schaefer
“The Last Time I Saw Paris”-was it because it was not technically the original song to the movie but won for Best Original Song?
February 14, 2015
Posted by Tom Schaefer
I think I like Big Dave’s answer better, but don’t think “Lose Yourself” by Eminem is considered “insipid.”
February 15, 2015
Posted by John Malesevich
Overture to “its a mad mad mad world”😀
February 15, 2015
Posted by Patrick Currie
The song was not written for the movie, and the rules were as a result changed to require that nominated songs must be written for a movie. (I’m now going to Wikipedia and editing that information out of the Wiki entry so that no one else can read it and submit it.)
February 15, 2015
Posted by Daniel Holland
Regarding the historical significance of “The Last Time I saw Paris” in Oscar history, I believe you are referring to the fact that the songs composer, Jerome Kern, was so upset at winning with a song that had not been specifically written for a motion picture, that he successfully petitioned the Motion Picture Academy to change the rules. Since 1941, a nominated song must be written specifically for the motion picture in which it is performed. (Also, this was Kern’s second Oscar. He won for “The Way You Look Tonight” in 1936.
February 15, 2015
Posted by Daniel Holland
Sorry, Patrick Currie, I got to Wikipedia before you were able to edit out the pertinent information.
February 15, 2015
Posted by Chuck & Elaine Fremont
Voting mistake, Last Days in Vietnam will win by Rory Kennedy
February 15, 2015
Posted by Mark Escribano
Thanks Greg! Feeling a little shaky on this one this year but maybe that mean I’ll finally win!
February 15, 2015
Posted by Pat
I have no idea and I don’t have flash, so I will say.....the one from Selma, which I don’t know the name, but it is the only one I can think of at the moment....are we going to get movie popcorn delivered to our house next Sunday night?
February 18, 2015
Posted by Wendy A.
Hi Greg . . . hope you get lots of responses this year. I’m lucky if I saw one or two of the films nominated. My answers are a combination of guessing and internet help. Talk to you later!
February 19, 2015
Posted by Mark Lucius
It’s a little known fact, but there was a sequel to The Last Time I saw Paris. Bogart and Bergman teamed up to do We’ll Always Have Paris, though it is widely believed that Andy Williams sang the Bergman part. Bogart did high harmony, while Walter Brennan handled the arrangement.
February 19, 2015
Posted by Susan Bell
I saw all the best pictures, actors and actresses. A few of the documentaries and foreign films but not all. And none of the shorts or animated categories. So I guessed on those! Of course some of the picks are not necessarily my favorites but who I think will win. I absolutely loved “Boyhood”. It is one to see more than once as it is so much to take in the first time! I seem to be the only person in the world who saw “The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby” and I loved it! And “A Most Violent Year”. Jessica Chastain is one of my favorite actresses and she was fantastic in both. I did not mention The fact that Amy Adams was not nominated for “Big Eyes”. She was wonderful and won the Golden Globe...Curious. Have fun and I will be thinking of you when I am watching!
February 20, 2015
Posted by dianne
Hi Kids! I didn’t see a lot of what I voted for. But I wanted t participate this year so I just threw a few guesses in there. BIrdman blew me away. I’ve always loved Keaton.
I feel sorry for Streep, how embarrassing to be nominated AGAIN.
February 20, 2015
Posted by Fred & Patty Malesevich
Thanks again to you Greg & Lisa for all your efforts. Great to participate with all the people around the globe. It’s really a “Mad Mad World”! Best movie ever!!!!
February 20, 2015
Posted by Barbara Lucius
Significant Song: “Moon River” in “Breakfast at Tiffany’s”
Why?: It was sung to a cat that looks like Anna’s beloved cat Tiger who may have reincarnated to be with us after his breakout role.
February 21, 2015
Posted by Pat Chramega
Hi to you both,
Ray sends his regards also. Thanks for including me in your fun.
Hugs Pat
February 22, 2015
Posted by Lisa
I helped you develop the trivia question and you told me the answer,so I will not submit a guess here.
Thank you for the fun of holding another Oscar contest this year. And thank you to our stellar nephew, Eric Withrow, for providing tech support and expertise.
February 22, 2015
Posted by Johnny Fischer
Everything is awesome!
February 22, 2015
Posted by Sharon Withrow
“The Last Time I Saw Paris” was not written for the film “Lady Be Good,” but it still won Best Song anyway.
June 15, 2015
Posted by Danny
Happy Anniversary, Lisa and Greg!
Danny
July 2, 2015
Posted by Sharon Withrow
Happy Milestone Birthday, Greg! Enjoy your socialized medicine!
July 2, 2015
Posted by Eric
Happy Birthday Uncle Greg!
July 2, 2015
Posted by Danny
Happy Birthday, Greg!
Danny
August 18, 2015
Posted by cindy and tony canadeo
So sorry we cannot attend. We have baptism for our grandson, Louis Durkin, in St. Paul on 9/13. Have a great time all!
Posted by Barbara Resheske
Thanks for sending this.....it’s lots of fun and makes me look even more forward to watching and enjoying the ceremony...with popcorn in hand, dog on my lap,and eyes glued to the t.v.. Enjoy!
January 30, 2015
Posted by Pat
If American sniper wins anything big, I may vomit. Thanks for inviting me to play, even though I haven’t seen a lot of the favorites, I go to a lot of movies.
January 31, 2015
Posted by Burger
Hi Greg - you are so creative in keeping the fun and connections in our lives. Thanks for the Oscars pick each year. My mission is nearly complete in seeing the big Hollywood movies and am now starting on the Foreign flicks. It takes so much time...but I will stay the course! : ) Miss you...come see us!
February 2, 2015
Posted by Janet Beck
There were a lot of answers I just guested at haven’t seen many films this year. It was fun and informative some of the movies I hadn’t even heard of.
February 5, 2015
Posted by Sue Murphy
Always a great time!
Love you guys
Sue
February 14, 2015
Posted by Big Dave
“The Last Time I saw Paris” is significant because it was the last song nominated for an Oscar that wasn’t insipid.
February 14, 2015
Posted by Tom Schaefer
“The Last Time I Saw Paris”-was it because it was not technically the original song to the movie but won for Best Original Song?
February 14, 2015
Posted by Tom Schaefer
I think I like Big Dave’s answer better, but don’t think “Lose Yourself” by Eminem is considered “insipid.”
February 15, 2015
Posted by John Malesevich
Overture to “its a mad mad mad world”😀
February 15, 2015
Posted by Patrick Currie
The song was not written for the movie, and the rules were as a result changed to require that nominated songs must be written for a movie. (I’m now going to Wikipedia and editing that information out of the Wiki entry so that no one else can read it and submit it.)
February 15, 2015
Posted by Daniel Holland
Regarding the historical significance of “The Last Time I saw Paris” in Oscar history, I believe you are referring to the fact that the songs composer, Jerome Kern, was so upset at winning with a song that had not been specifically written for a motion picture, that he successfully petitioned the Motion Picture Academy to change the rules. Since 1941, a nominated song must be written specifically for the motion picture in which it is performed. (Also, this was Kern’s second Oscar. He won for “The Way You Look Tonight” in 1936.
February 15, 2015
Posted by Daniel Holland
Sorry, Patrick Currie, I got to Wikipedia before you were able to edit out the pertinent information.
February 15, 2015
Posted by Chuck & Elaine Fremont
Voting mistake, Last Days in Vietnam will win by Rory Kennedy
February 15, 2015
Posted by Mark Escribano
Thanks Greg! Feeling a little shaky on this one this year but maybe that mean I’ll finally win!
February 15, 2015
Posted by Pat
I have no idea and I don’t have flash, so I will say.....the one from Selma, which I don’t know the name, but it is the only one I can think of at the moment....are we going to get movie popcorn delivered to our house next Sunday night?
February 18, 2015
Posted by Wendy A.
Hi Greg . . . hope you get lots of responses this year. I’m lucky if I saw one or two of the films nominated. My answers are a combination of guessing and internet help. Talk to you later!
February 19, 2015
Posted by Mark Lucius
It’s a little known fact, but there was a sequel to The Last Time I saw Paris. Bogart and Bergman teamed up to do We’ll Always Have Paris, though it is widely believed that Andy Williams sang the Bergman part. Bogart did high harmony, while Walter Brennan handled the arrangement.
February 19, 2015
Posted by Susan Bell
I saw all the best pictures, actors and actresses. A few of the documentaries and foreign films but not all. And none of the shorts or animated categories. So I guessed on those! Of course some of the picks are not necessarily my favorites but who I think will win. I absolutely loved “Boyhood”. It is one to see more than once as it is so much to take in the first time! I seem to be the only person in the world who saw “The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby” and I loved it! And “A Most Violent Year”. Jessica Chastain is one of my favorite actresses and she was fantastic in both. I did not mention The fact that Amy Adams was not nominated for “Big Eyes”. She was wonderful and won the Golden Globe...Curious. Have fun and I will be thinking of you when I am watching!
February 20, 2015
Posted by dianne
Hi Kids! I didn’t see a lot of what I voted for. But I wanted t participate this year so I just threw a few guesses in there. BIrdman blew me away. I’ve always loved Keaton.
I feel sorry for Streep, how embarrassing to be nominated AGAIN.
February 20, 2015
Posted by Fred & Patty Malesevich
Thanks again to you Greg & Lisa for all your efforts. Great to participate with all the people around the globe. It’s really a “Mad Mad World”! Best movie ever!!!!
February 20, 2015
Posted by Barbara Lucius
Significant Song: “Moon River” in “Breakfast at Tiffany’s”
Why?: It was sung to a cat that looks like Anna’s beloved cat Tiger who may have reincarnated to be with us after his breakout role.
February 21, 2015
Posted by Pat Chramega
Hi to you both,
Ray sends his regards also. Thanks for including me in your fun.
Hugs Pat
February 22, 2015
Posted by Lisa
I helped you develop the trivia question and you told me the answer,so I will not submit a guess here.
Thank you for the fun of holding another Oscar contest this year. And thank you to our stellar nephew, Eric Withrow, for providing tech support and expertise.
February 22, 2015
Posted by Johnny Fischer
Everything is awesome!
February 22, 2015
Posted by Sharon Withrow
“The Last Time I Saw Paris” was not written for the film “Lady Be Good,” but it still won Best Song anyway.
June 15, 2015
Posted by Danny
Happy Anniversary, Lisa and Greg!
Danny
July 2, 2015
Posted by Sharon Withrow
Happy Milestone Birthday, Greg! Enjoy your socialized medicine!
July 2, 2015
Posted by Eric
Happy Birthday Uncle Greg!
July 2, 2015
Posted by Danny
Happy Birthday, Greg!
Danny
August 18, 2015
Posted by cindy and tony canadeo
So sorry we cannot attend. We have baptism for our grandson, Louis Durkin, in St. Paul on 9/13. Have a great time all!