Watch actors be uncomfortable in this Oscar roundtable

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by: Paul Tassi Feb. 9, 2010

Remember when THR did that really cool director's roundtable a few weeks ago with James Cameron and Quentin Tarantino and Jason Reitman? Well, Newsweek's version of that with actors is similar, in the sense that it’s a hodgepodge of famous people, but in tone? It’s a little uh, awkward.

The actors featured are Sandra Bullock (THE BLIND SIDE), Jeff Bridges (CRAZY HEART), Morgan Freeman (INVICTUS), Carey Mulligan (AN EDUCATION), Gabby Sidibe (PRECIOUS) and Woody Harrelson (THE MESSENGER). At first I thought Harrelson was there for ZOMBIELAND, but sadly he’ll probably have to stick with an MTV Movie Award for that.

This video interview series is broken up into an annoyingly large number of segments, and as soon as they post them all in one uncut interview, I’ll post it, but I have a feeling they never will as it would be at least 60% awkward silence and chuckling. Listen to Morgan Freeman talk about Arnold Schwarzenegger’s biceps below, or go here for the full video list.

Source: Newsweek

COMING SOON!

Extra Tidbit: I think the fun level would have increased exponentially had they invited Christoph Waltz.

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Sulaco
1:40AM on 02/10/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
I wonder if woody picked up any weed from bridges when he was there.
I wonder if woody picked up any weed from bridges when he was there.
 
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Justinvsky1
9:27PM on 02/09/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
I think Gabby Sadibe ripped MAJOR ass and it's making everyone uncomfortable.
I think Gabby Sadibe ripped MAJOR ass and it's making everyone uncomfortable.
 
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JohnLocke2342
5:00PM on 02/09/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
I will never understand how Precious got nominated for so many acting awards. How hard is it to play those characters? Anybody could have played Monique's part.
I will never understand how Precious got nominated for so many acting awards.

How hard is it to play those characters? Anybody could have played Monique's part.
 
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Terminal_83
4:51PM on 02/09/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Wow, no one really wants to be there. Who cares about actor round tables anyway?
Wow, no one really wants to be there. Who cares about actor round tables anyway?
 
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Bazzaa
2:13PM on 02/09/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Your Roundtable
Love the idea of having the ultimate roundtable with a couple of bottles of JD and beers. What 6 ppl would you choose (dead or alive)??? Mine would be: Oliver Reed Robert De Niro Al Pacino Richard Harris Sean Connery Jack Nicholson
Love the idea of having the ultimate roundtable with a couple of bottles of JD and beers.

What 6 ppl would you choose (dead or alive)??? Mine would be:

Oliver Reed
Robert De Niro
Al Pacino
Richard Harris
Sean Connery
Jack Nicholson
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Bazzaa
3:17PM on 02/09/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Nick Nolte & Gary Busey, now thats classic!
Nick Nolte & Gary Busey, now thats classic!
 
Justinvsky1
2:22PM on 02/09/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Warwick Davis
Michael Richards
Nick Nolte
Gary Busey
John Waters
Howard Stern
Warwick Davis
Michael Richards
Nick Nolte
Gary Busey
John Waters
Howard Stern
 
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ACE V
1:50PM on 02/09/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Bridges for pres.
And that video demonstrates why Jeff Bridges really is the dude. Everyone looks like a bunch of kids at their first dance and old Bridges just sets the tone by breaking the ice with a homo scene in Stay Hungry. Very nice.
And that video demonstrates why Jeff Bridges really is the dude. Everyone looks like a bunch of kids at their first dance and old Bridges just sets the tone by breaking the ice with a homo scene in Stay Hungry. Very nice.
 
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The Trainman
1:18PM on 02/09/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
ACTORS' ROUNDTABLE
Hey Paul, they actually had him for 'Inglourious Basterds' as well as Colin Firth, Stanley Tucci, Peter Sarsgaard, Morgan Freeman, and Nicolas Cage (?). Although Cage is there for Bad Lieutenant, his ego EXPLODES in these roundtable interviews. Check it out: [link]
Hey Paul, they actually had him for 'Inglourious Basterds' as well as Colin Firth, Stanley Tucci, Peter Sarsgaard, Morgan Freeman, and Nicolas Cage (?). Although Cage is there for Bad Lieutenant, his ego EXPLODES in these roundtable interviews.

Check it out:

[link]
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The Trainman
1:39AM on 02/10/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
No worries, man! And yes, I do agree. Nic Cage is always fun to watch.
No worries, man! And yes, I do agree. Nic Cage is always fun to watch.
 
Paul Tassi
1:21PM on 02/09/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Thanks for the link, Nic Cage makes any roundtable more entertaining.
Thanks for the link, Nic Cage makes any roundtable more entertaining.
 
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IQuitMrWhite
1:14PM on 02/09/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Jeff Bridges is the man. In other news, it looks like Woody Harrelson is scared shitless of Morgan Freeman.
Jeff Bridges is the man. In other news, it looks like Woody Harrelson is scared shitless of Morgan Freeman.
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jluckhurst41
10:48AM on 02/10/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
i was thinking the same thing. he's sort of pressing up against the couch away from freeman
i was thinking the same thing. he's sort of pressing up against the couch away from freeman
 
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prefuse
12:54PM on 02/09/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
I've learned a few things from this: The smugness that exudes from Morgan Freeman is astounding. Jeff Bridges is still awesome. Carey Mulligan is adorable. Sandra Bullock seems cooler than I would like to imagine. I still can't figure out how Precious got nominated. And if Christoph Waltz doesn't win, I hope Woody does.
I've learned a few things from this: The smugness that exudes from Morgan Freeman is astounding. Jeff Bridges is still awesome. Carey Mulligan is adorable. Sandra Bullock seems cooler than I would like to imagine. I still can't figure out how Precious got nominated. And if Christoph Waltz doesn't win, I hope Woody does.
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evanalltogether
2:01PM on 02/09/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
No doubt eh, about Freeman's smugness. I never really noticed it till recently watching him do these types of interviews but he is one smug bastard. He gets on my nerves the arrogance of himself and I could go on but you seem to have grasped the concept as well. Agree on all your other points as well.
No doubt eh, about Freeman's smugness. I never really noticed it till recently watching him do these types of interviews but he is one smug bastard. He gets on my nerves the arrogance of himself and I could go on but you seem to have grasped the concept as well. Agree on all your other points as well.