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by Barcaluv on February 24th, 2007
Mainly: A lot of awards to give out and long-winded speeches (although they have tried to cut them shorter in the last few years).
Personally I can't stand the useless tributes, Oscars for "best achievements in surround sound production and editing or something" and musical numbers.
By the way who is the host this year?
by Anonymous on February 24th, 2007
People have alot to drink, and the already long thank you speeches they had planned become alot longer because they are half loaded (many of them anyhow is my theory anyhow).
by unknown on February 24th, 2007
Hello, keithold.
I think it is because people in Hollywood love to here themselves talk and they love to be on t.v. That is why they become movie actors, to be in the limelight.
Good question.
by DownOnMyLuck on February 24th, 2007
Because, the Red Carpet at the start is now being extended so all the celebrities can flaunt their $100,000 necklaces and bracelets, and their $50,000 dresses; more importantly, advertise their designers so they get recognition. As for the rest, there are many, many categories with awards for the claiming.
In which website could get tragedy movies?
by yun on October 11th, 2010
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In your opinion, what award is more important? The Golden Globes or the Oscars?
by calicorey on December 17th, 2011
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Can an actor who portrays a zombie ever win an Oscar?
by phirad -you can call me Mike on May 28th, 2009
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What was that movie where Vanilla Ice was in it, but it wasn't his movie and you wouldn't know it was him if nobody told you?
by Have A Nice Day on September 2nd, 2011
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What is the award called for adult movies?
by Anoname on January 22nd, 2011
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Ellen, I believe.
by unknown on February 24th, 2007