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Okay, here we go....the Murphy-Arkin moment. Rachel Weisz at the podium going through the speech, and the tension is all but unbearable as the winner of the Best Supporting Actor Oscar hangs in the balance. Here we go, I can take it....the Oscar goes to Alan Arkin! Oh my God! There is a God, there is a God in heaven. Thanks to all the saints and angels. I will say nothing more. The win is the win is the win.The right thing has happened. The Movie Gods have done what they do best. Why should I comment about what Ellen said to Marky-Mark?

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Posted by Jeffrey Wells on February 25, 2007 at 6:21 PM

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Ju-osh says ...

"I will say nothing more."

Honestly, Jeff, was there anyhting about this you hadn't already said? Twice?

Posted by Ju-osh at February 25, 2007 6:26 PM

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Josh Massey says ...

Murphy's speech would have been better.

Posted by Josh Massey at February 25, 2007 6:26 PM

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renorambler says ...

AA's speech was classy and thoughtful

Posted by renorambler at February 25, 2007 6:27 PM

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renorambler says ...

AA's speech was classy and thoughtful

Posted by renorambler at February 25, 2007 6:27 PM

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Chad says ...

haha awesome... didnt care for LMS as a whole but Arkin was great. I preferred Wahlberg but this is fine, too.

Posted by Chad at February 25, 2007 6:27 PM

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rocco says ...

Aw, poor Marky Mark.

Posted by rocco at February 25, 2007 6:28 PM

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Brigadier Pudding says ...

color me surprised.

Posted by Brigadier Pudding at February 25, 2007 6:28 PM

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DarthCorleone says ...

That's a shame...I've read Eddie's such a good guy, too.

Seriously, congrats to Alan Arkin.

It's disturbing how many of us were poised to comment on this particular thread so quickly.

Posted by DarthCorleone at February 25, 2007 6:28 PM

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jse33 says ...

I have a feeling Arkin's upset may have really increased Little Miss Sunshine's chances of taking the big prize. It's supposed to take Original Screenplay. IF it won Pic, that's 3. PLEASE DON'T HAPPEN THOUGH!!!

Posted by jse33 at February 25, 2007 6:29 PM

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Movie fan09 says ...

AMEN.

Posted by Movie fan09 at February 25, 2007 6:29 PM

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ROTC says ...

Jeff, with this takedown, you are now officially the most feared man in Hollywood. Who'da thunk?

Posted by ROTC at February 25, 2007 6:29 PM

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Goulet says ...

Worst speech ever.

Eddie would have brought down the house.

Posted by Goulet at February 25, 2007 6:29 PM

comment #13

Breedlove says ...

jeff,you kill me.

Posted by Breedlove at February 25, 2007 6:30 PM

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lesterg says ...

Some transvestite street walker is going to be in for the pounding of her life tonight...

Posted by lesterg at February 25, 2007 6:31 PM

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Ju-osh says ...

posted by Darthcoleone:
"It's disturbing how many of us were poised to comment on this particular thread so quickly."

Too true!

Posted by Ju-osh at February 25, 2007 6:32 PM

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corey3rd says ...

at least Jackie Earle Haley lost to a guy with the same haircut.

Posted by corey3rd at February 25, 2007 6:32 PM

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rocco says ...

"I won't say another word"...three sentences later...

Seriously, time for a new server...this was typed while waiting for my Marky Mark comment to post.

Posted by rocco at February 25, 2007 6:32 PM

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jse33 says ...

Has an actor who won the Globe and the SAG gone on to lose the Oscar?

Posted by jse33 at February 25, 2007 6:32 PM

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Mr. Peel says ...

Sardine Liqeur for everyone!

Congratulations to Alan Arkin!!

Posted by Mr. Peel at February 25, 2007 6:34 PM

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Brigadier Pudding says ...

anybody notice how much shorter the clips of the acting nominees were? pretty damn silly considering they still show at least 10 second clips for each sound editing, et al. nominee.

Posted by Brigadier Pudding at February 25, 2007 6:35 PM

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Chicago48 says ...

To JSE - yes, Lauren Bacall. That's the only one and Hollywood didn't like her either.

Well, Jeff you may have stopped Eddie, but Eddie is still one of Hollywood's top 5 money makers...he may not be your cup of tea, but he still makes a lot of high-earning movies. And he didn't campaign for the Oscar, so really, I don't think he cared.

Posted by Chicago48 at February 25, 2007 6:35 PM

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Rob says ...

Yeah, Al kinda went all Jennifer Connelly on us.

Posted by Rob at February 25, 2007 6:35 PM

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ROTC says ...

I'm not sure if it reflects an increase in LMS's chances at Best Picture as much as a possilble upset/lifetime-achievement win for Peter O'Toole over Whitaker.

Posted by ROTC at February 25, 2007 6:35 PM

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DarthCorleone says ...

jse33, I'm not sure, but I think that might have happened to Burt Reynolds for Boogie Nights (Robin Williams, Good Will Hunting).

Posted by DarthCorleone at February 25, 2007 6:36 PM

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lesterg says ...

Does anyone know what the story with Nicholson is? Illness or movie role?

Posted by lesterg at February 25, 2007 6:36 PM

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DarthCorleone says ...

jse33, I'm not sure, but I think that might have happened to Burt Reynolds for Boogie Nights (Robin Williams, Good Will Hunting).

Posted by DarthCorleone at February 25, 2007 6:38 PM

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Craig Kennedy says ...

As loopy as I think Wells has been over the whole Murphy issue, I have to admit his suggestion that Murphy might lose to Arkin was the first time it seemed possible Murphy wasn't a lock.

Nice call Jeff and congrats to Mr. Arkin.

Posted by Craig Kennedy at February 25, 2007 6:40 PM

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alynch says ...

Nicholson is playing a terminally ill guy in some Rob Reiner movie, so that's probably why.

Posted by alynch at February 25, 2007 6:40 PM

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bipedalist says ...

Typical mediocre Academy choice. Does anyone really think Alan Arkin gave an Oscar-worthy performance in LMS? Hell no. And Wells will be impossible after this. I may never read HE again.

Posted by bipedalist at February 25, 2007 6:40 PM

comment #30

DarthCorleone says ...

jse33, I'm not sure, but I think that might have happened to Burt Reynolds for Boogie Nights (Robin Williams, Good Will Hunting).

Posted by DarthCorleone at February 25, 2007 6:41 PM

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corey3rd says ...

SAG awards have only been given out 13 times. So they aren't really that historical.

Posted by corey3rd at February 25, 2007 6:41 PM

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Josh Massey says ...

I don't mind that Murphy lost, I just would have preferred Haley or Wahlberg. Arkin basically played Arkin.

Posted by Josh Massey at February 25, 2007 6:41 PM

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Chicago48 says ...

To JSE - yes, Lauren Bacall. That's the only one and Hollywood didn't like her either.

Posted by Chicago48 at February 25, 2007 6:42 PM

comment #34

Josh Massey says ...

Ugh, please stop crediting Jeff with "stopping" Eddie. And I'm really worried about Eddie, too - he'll have trouble going to sleep while rolling in the tens of millions he made off Norbit.

Posted by Josh Massey at February 25, 2007 6:44 PM

comment #35

DarthCorleone says ...

jse33, I'm not sure, but I think that might have happened to Burt Reynolds for Boogie Nights (Robin Williams, Good Will Hunting).

Posted by DarthCorleone at February 25, 2007 6:45 PM

comment #36

DarthCorleone says ...

Nope, I'm wrong. Burt got the Globe, but Robin got the SAG.

Posted by DarthCorleone at February 25, 2007 6:45 PM

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Chicago48 says ...

To JSE - yes, Lauren Bacall. That's the only one and Hollywood didn't like her either.

Posted by Chicago48 at February 25, 2007 6:47 PM

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Chicago48 says ...

the Oscar Curse will visit Alan Arkin - how many more movies do you think he'll make???? Eddie's laughing all the way to the bank!

Posted by Chicago48 at February 25, 2007 6:48 PM

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Hallick says ...

"Does anyone really think Alan Arkin gave an Oscar-worthy performance in LMS? Hell no."

Heavens, yes. Tough titty, bi'.

Posted by Hallick at February 25, 2007 7:05 PM

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rocco says ...

biped.."And Wells will be impossible after this"

After this??

Posted by rocco at February 25, 2007 7:08 PM

comment #41

D.Z. says ...

Yay, now we're stuck with more successful pieces of shit like Norbit.

Posted by D.Z. at February 25, 2007 7:17 PM

comment #42

cinefan says ...

I'm curious to see how upset Jeff will be that Children of Men lost the cinematography award to Pan's Labyrinth. Oh well, guess you can't have everything...

Posted by cinefan at February 25, 2007 7:19 PM

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cinefan says ...

I'm curious to see how upset Jeff will be that Children of Men lost the cinematography award to Pan's Labyrinth. Oh well, guess you can't have everything...

Posted by cinefan at February 25, 2007 7:20 PM

comment #44

cinefan says ...

I'm curious to see how upset Jeff will be that Children of Men lost the cinematography award to Pan's Labyrinth. Oh well, guess you can't have everything...

Posted by cinefan at February 25, 2007 7:20 PM

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agrayesq says ...

Who cares if Murphy is "sitting on a pile of money" or is "laughing all the way to the bank". He LOST!! Hahahaha!!! He Lost!!! Life has meaning!!! Besides, if everything goes right he'll have spent all that money on cocaine and transvestite hookers by next Sunday. Way to go Jeff!

Posted by agrayesq at February 25, 2007 7:46 PM

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agrayesq says ...

This to AA..."Serpentine Shell! Serpentine!

Posted by agrayesq at February 25, 2007 7:47 PM

comment #47

christian says ...

like i said. arkin. no surprise. cool.

Posted by christian at February 25, 2007 8:14 PM

comment #48

Craig Kennedy says ...

Yeah Christian, I thought you were nuts for being so sure about it, but congrats.

Posted by Craig Kennedy at February 25, 2007 9:23 PM

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jeffmcm says ...

The funny thing is, I saw Norbit last night, and while it's a bad movie, Murphy is excellent in it - it's bad because of the writing and direction but not because of his performance(s) which are fully committed and technically perfect. Murphy is worthy of winning an Oscar, but it should have been for The Nutty Professor. Now he'll never get one. But I'm happy for Arkin anyway. (PS: Wells is an idiot)

Posted by jeffmcm at February 25, 2007 9:58 PM

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Craig Kennedy says ...

Roeper and Pinocchio asked Murphy on the red carpet what he was planning next and he said "Pluto Nash 2" and then laughed that Eddie Murphy laugh. Like him or not, I thought that was kinda funny.

Unfortunately, for an upset in this category I was rooting for Wahlberg or Haley.

Posted by Craig Kennedy at February 25, 2007 10:18 PM

comment #51

Ju-osh says ...

Jeff:
The fact thay you've never posted a follow-up to your 'I just got laid, brah!' locker room boast from a week or so ago leads me to believe it was just a one night stand.
So now will you tell us, your loyal readers, was Mel B from the Spice Girls just thanking you for ruining Eddie Murphy's Oscar chances?

Posted by Ju-osh at February 26, 2007 7:54 AM

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