Don't Look Up

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'I Guess Oscars Don't Look Up Critics' Reviews' (unknown)

Amy Schumer poked fun at the Oscar-nominated film during a monologue at the 2022 Academy Awards on Sunday evening.

And it's twisted." I actually think it's really good, that people should be fighting and passionate about it." And it's sick.

See how 'Don't Look Up,' starring Louisville's Jennifer Lawrence, fared at the 2022 Oscars (unknown)

"Don't Look Up," a dark comedy starring Louisville native Jennifer Lawrence, was among this year's list of Oscar hopefuls. Here's how it did.

We need to be fighting this collective war to save humanity together," she said. "I've always wanted to work with Adam McKay, I'm a huge fan. Don't Look Up," a dark comedy starring Louisville native Jennifer Lawrence, was among this year's list of Oscar disappointments after the film, which was was nominated for four Academy Awards, failed to walk away with any awards Sunday night.

'Don't Look Up': A persuasive parody of the present (unknown)

The film follows a low-level Michigan State University astronomy professor, Randall Mindy (Leonardo DiCaprio) who, alongside his assistant Kate Dibiasky ( ...

Leonardo DiCaprio as Randall Mindy is especially proficient in expressing a man with a lack of self-confidence but with a moral-obligation to inform the world of an essential finding. “Don’t Look Up’s” biggest and potentially most controversial take is its parallel on the scope of modern world issues – namely the disputes surrounding climate change. Although determined to inform people of this detrimental discovery, the duo is challenged by a seemingly clueless society who cannot believe that their lives will end, despite having hardcore data proving the existence of the comet.

Amy Schumer takes jab at Leonardo Dicaprio in Oscars 2022 joke (unknown)

"He's done so much to fight climate change and leave behind a cleaner, greener climate for his girlfriends," Amy Schumer quipped as she hosted the Oscars ...

This isn't the first time that DiCaprio's romantic life has been used as comedic fodder at an awards show. I guess the Academy members don't look up reviews!" "Because he's older and they're younger.

Amy Schumer Mocks ‘Don’t Look Up’ Oscars Best Picture Nom (unknown)

Amy Schumer joked that "Don't Look Up" is a Best Picture surprise nomination because of its poor reviews.

When did that become a prerequisite for getting nominated for an Academy Award?” But they didn’t vote for it.” Jimmy Kimmel previously voiced his shock at the Academy recognizing “Don’t Look Up,” saying, “Even if you go by the critics reviews on Rotten Tomatoes, ‘Don’t Look Up’ got a 46 percent and ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ has 90 percent.

Amy Schumer Turns Oscars Monologue Into A Roast With Incest Jokes and Leonardo DiCaprio Burns (unknown)

Amy Schumer roasts Don't Look Up, Being The Ricardos, and Jake and Maggie Gyllenhall in her opening monologue at the Oscars.

make it funny…” she started, adding, “If you’re Aaron Sorkin, how do you make a movie about the most iconic female comedian, not one laugh. I mean, the innovation to make a movie about Lucille Ball without even a moment that’s funny? Schumer also took a swing at Aaron Sorkin’s Being The Ricardos, the Nicole Kidman-Javier Bardem film about Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz. “Aaron Sorkin: a genius! After years of Hollywood ignoring womens’ stories, we finally got a movie about the incredible Williams’ sisters’…dad,” she deadpanned, before rolling into a joke about the night’s hottest couples. Jada and Will Smith. Penelope and Javier Bardem. Maggie and Jake Gyllenhaal. A night for lovers!” Schumer joked as the camera held on the Gyllenhaal… siblings. When Oscars co-host Amy Schumer took the stage for her solo monologue at tonight’s ceremony, she was full of self-deprecation, starting out by saying, “I’m Amy Schumer, or as they know me in Hollywood, ‘Melissa McCarthy said no.'” But she didn’t just tell jokes at her own expense.

Oscars Monologue Roasts ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Bill, the Golden Globes and Non-Televised Categories (unknown)

In the Oscars opening monologue, Amy Schumer, Regina Hall and Wanda Sykes roasted the Golden Globes and Florida's "Don't Say Gay" bill.

Schumer then took shots at several of the nominees, including Adam McKay’s “Don’t Look Up.” “I guess the Academy members don’t look up reviews,” Schumer joked. “And for you people in Florida, we’re going to have a gay night.” Schumer and Hall then joined Sykes in a chorus of “gays,” calling out the state’s “Don’t Say Gay” bill and therefore Disney, which has been embroiled in controversy after it was revealed that the company had previously donated to lawmakers that supported the legislation. “This is kind of sad,” Schumer said. “We’re going to have a great night tonight,” Sykes said. “We’re all union!” Sykes cracked, drawing a big laugh from the audience. It’s been really hard on people,” Hall said, as Schumer followed: “Yeah, I mean just look at Timothée Chalamet.”

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