LAist: Who Are These People Who Didn't Like Seinfeld At The Oscars?

bubble boy

Mon, 05 Mar 2007 02:23:35 -0800

yes, like you

ben bang

Sat, 03 Mar 2007 19:29:49 -0800

I've heard this cat's film is the bee's knees but how smart can he be if he's expecting substance from the Oscars? Get a friggin sense of humor, stop hating on the lameass oscars just because you lost, and go make another film. Some people have way too much time on their hands. Wah.

Henry D

Sat, 03 Mar 2007 15:48:21 -0800

I thought Jerry's introduction was funny, very funny. The fact that this producer can't appreciate a joke and take it in stride only makes me start to think that documentary producers are in fact determined not chiefly to educate us, but to depress us. Please have a sense of humor, and understand that there is always a time and place for a joke. Yes, even in times of war. While it is important to educate about the suffering and injustice, at the same time it is important for us as human beings to celebrate the spirit of life, and feel good from time to time even during times of war and "climate crisis". We should make jokes and not feel guilty for fucking laughing. For God's sake, that is what the motion picture industry is all about -- it was founded by individuals fleeing persecution. It seemed like this particular Oscars was documentary-happy -- I don't think the genre is exactly hurting right now. And maybe instead of focusing on the end of the world for every damn second, some thought that maybe they would CELEBRATE the achievement of artists. I'm sure the Academy is sorry that the Oscars telecast did not live up to the level of depression that documentary producers hope for.

Adam Rose

Fri, 02 Mar 2007 23:22:11 -0800

I thought Jerry Seinfeld was funny -- though out of line. His material would have been good in another setting, but I agree that making fun of documentaries in that manner before presenting a major documentary award was in bad taste. I could also see why movie theaters may not have appreciated his approach. That said, his observational humor is still relevant and pointed. I laughed.

JL

Fri, 02 Mar 2007 22:26:52 -0800

I agree -- I thought Seinfeld's intro was far more offensive to the people who work in movie theaters, cleaning up between shows, than to documentary filmmakers. Even if Seinfeld wasn't at the top of his form, his comments hardly took anything away from the documentary film genre. It's good to have a sense of humor. So I think you're on your own with this one, John. -- James Longley Director, Producer, Co-Editor, Composer, Cinematographer of "Iraq in Fragments"

nick

Fri, 02 Mar 2007 18:09:52 -0800

I had a small problem with Jerry Seinfeld's appearance at the Oscars but it was entirely different from the one expressed by John Sinno - who comes off as being overly serious and humorless - qualities which lead me to think that possibly his documentary was, in fact, "incredibly depressing" I think it was a good idea to have Jerry Seinfeld present an award and I think the fundamental goal of his appearance was to be entertaining. This is a good idea in my opinion - though it seems to be what John Sinno disaproved of. More Oscar presenters should be entertaining. At the very least, he took a novel approach to the endeavor and shook up the interminable rhythym of the show for a couple of minutes. I simply had a problem with the premise of his "bit". I almost always throw away my own trash at the movies and I thought it was a bit rude to make a spirited stance in favor of littering. I realize that this was part of the joke and I applaud Jerry Seinfeld's appearance overall. It is just that I thought his premise - that it is absurd to *ask* people to throw out their own trash - was wrong. As a result, I didn't think it was that funny. I guess litter comedy is just too edgy for me.