81st Academy Awards 2009 Oscars In Memoriam Tribute

[KarenKmJloB]

no se si soy lo que la gente define como colgada prto where is jean simmons? cyd charusse sos lo mas!!!

[frodo322]

@KarenKmJloB Jean Simmons died in 2010, she's in that year's in memoriam tribute.

[tall32guy]

Queen Latifah sang this very well, I wanted to say. hehe

[RonnyUniverse]

These used to be so fun and heart warming to watch, until the last few years. Now nobody cheers or claps except at the end. I think its better TV & just better when the audience reacts to each individual. This isn't Russia so let the audience clap and cheer louder for who they want to

[tall32guy]

@RonnyUniverse They may have been clapping and the sound people might have been cutting it out to add to the experience; who knows? I personally prefer it w/o the constant applause with each person. It just feels more "right" and honoring to save all the applause until the end and watch quietly.

[kiwiifalling]

Heath Ledger died shortly before the 2008 Oscars, whereas this memoriam celebrates those who died between the 2008 Oscars and 2009 Oscars.

[kaziu312]

This is hands down the best song I've ever heard by Queen Latifah. I've seen many of the "in memoriams" of the oscars but this one was the one that stuck in my head.

[Choekaas]

That was a tragic year. So many losses

[1969scoop]

Has to be one of the greatest Oscar moments ever. And what losses......Charlton?.......Pa­ul Newman? Queen Latifa is just magnificent. I don't think this moment will ever be challenged or duplicated.

[princeofdarknessxyz1]

man shocking that Bernie Mac died...rip Bernie

[emmmilyrose]

How can this be 2009 if Heath Ledger isn't in it?

[flamehazeshana]

@emmmilyrose Yeah I have the same question

[AngeloRenardo]

We should all take a page out of his book, especially young Hollywood. He was a class act. He had a passion for his wife that you don't see anymore. He once said, "I have steak at home, why go out for hamburger." Like I said, one of the most genuine human beings I have ever met, if no the most genuine. I only met him once, but I teared up when I watched the Oscars and I still do when I see this video. I hope to be half the man he was, both in my career and in life in general.

[AngeloRenardo]

I work in film and I have met countless celebrities. I got the chance to meet Paul Newman. I didn't meet him on a shoot but through a good friend of mine who had ties to his racing team. I have to tell you, I have never been nervous in front of anyone, celebrity or not, but when I met Paul I didn't know what to do with myself. Not only is he one of the greatest actors of all time or a humanitarian we should all envy, but he is just one of the most genuine human being I have ever met.

[RonnyUniverse]

i like the old way when they clap & cheer

[ashcarl116]

SOME PEOPLE complained...."where the hell was George Carlin? I can't believe they left him out of this year's tribute, he's been in a few films".

Yes, Carlin is mainly noted for being stand-up comedian, he was Never that close to the Academy (or making mark in film) at all. He did the Doris Day "with 6 you get eggroll" also appeared in both Keanu Reeves "bill and ted" , "jersey girl", "dogma", and did voice-over in cars, along with also gone-same-year Paul Newman. that's about all...

[shane13233]

"The big difference between people is not between the rich and the poor, the good and the evil. The biggest of all differences between people is between those who have had pleasure in love and those who haven't."

Sweet bird op youth, with Paul Newman.

What a line.

[Colgatus]

@shane13233

I agree, a magnificent line.

[ThePeterBluth]

Does anyone know which first movies in the sections for Charlton and Paul?

[Colgatus]

@ThePeterBluth

Charlton Heston: "The Greatest Show on Earth" (Cecil B. DeMille, 1952).

Paul Newman: I´ll look for it.

[ThePeterBluth]

@Colgatus Thank you. 

[atlatin417]

@Colgatus The Paul film is of course "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid"... of course

[Colgatus]

@atlatin417

Thanks.

[supremosemidios]

@ThePeterBluth butch cassydy and sundance kid is the 1st movie where paul appears in the memoriam

[PeterBluth]

@supremosemidios Thanks.

[CalifoniaGirl]

the piece of footage that always gets to me in this in memoraim montage is the kitchem scene from Mr & Mrs Bridge because you can see how much Paul loved Joanne and it's still hard to think of him as gone.

[trinidad300]

I just realized that Stan Winston was a frind of Michael Jackson and produced thriller and Ghosts with him ;) R.I.P

[JimmyLunchbox]

I think the saddest part about Bernie Mac is in the final clip they show of him (from the 2005 movie Guess Who) he's nodding his head farewell and walking out the door. :-(

[JimmyLunchbox]

RIP Bernie Mac "WHO YA WIT?!!"

[kieraneatskiwi]

Oh my god, I've been looking for this. Thanks a bunch :)

[Colgatus]

@kieraneatskiwi

You´re welcome.

[ForceMaximus84]

As much as I enjoyed how this one was done, Stan Winston should have gotten his own tribute at the Oscars. Just saying.

[captainjjb84]

Roy Scheider will be missed. *Sobs*

[Ovrkyl]

Even though he may not have been technically part of the Academy or been in any movies, they should've mentioned Don LaFontaine (the movie preview "voice"). He DID have an impact on movies and Hollywood with his awesome work over all the years.

[piterscott]

paul!!!!!!!!!!

[motherXxwarxX]

every time I see this I completely fall apart when they show Paul Newman :( He's a legend in every sense of the word, completely beautiful.

[filmscott]

How can they pay tribute to Charleton Heston and not show a clip from Ben Hur which he won an oscar for! That is just unbelieveable to me!

[ashcarl116]

joevach10- yes, there were some complaits about George Carlin not getting in because he had impact to comedy and people. but he was never a member or even appeared at the academy, or appeared in any very worthy films for his omission to hurt.

[UCKABAH]

Queen Latifah singing "light and gay". bwhaha .She's only one of those things.

[tall32guy]

@UCKABAH Wow that's sure nice. LOL

[supremosemidios]

Heath Ledger appears in the 2010 in memoriam

[fuckgd1]

@supremosemidios lol why would he appear in a memoriam 2yrs after his death..use your brain

[supremosemidios]

@fuckgd1 nerd, learn to read

[supremosemidios]

Paul Newman...Charlton Heston.... the best

[Randomness7171]

i think i'm just morbid, but the in memoriams are ususally one of the best parts about award shows. They give us time to remember some of the true greats of the time, and to know just how much the contributions have made through their lifetime and what will continue to influence more to come.

[funkybum]

@Randomness7171 It's not morbid, it's my favorite part too

[tall32guy]

@Randomness7171 I agree! They *are* the best part. They remind us of how beautiful (outside AND inside) and talented they were and how much they affected us with their lives and performances. It is a tribute to pay our respects, like any other memorial, and is always touching therefore.

[videolgs95]

i love the way the music sounds when charlton heston comes in

[pianomanmaestro]

Bea Arthur?????????

[cornstar101]

R.I.P. CYD CHARISSE, EVELYN KEYES, CHARLTON HESTON AND PAUL NEWMAN :( you will be sorely missed.

[mtoscani]

I didnt see Jennifer Jones and Patricia Neal. Did I miss them???

[myrnaloysboy]

@mtoscani This is from the 81st Academy Awards. Jennifer Jones was in the tribute from the 82nd and Patricia Neal in the 83rd. Please keep up!

[yosoystusutcliffe]

and heath ledger ?

[myrnaloysboy]

@yosoystusutcliffe Why does Heath Ledger have to be in every memorial tribute!!!! He was in the 80th Academy Awards tribute!

[yosoystusutcliffe]

@myrnaloysboy sorry i didn't know man

[escalera32]

why isn't Heath Ledger in here?

[funk0049]

They forgot Brad Renfro!!:(

[thaines]

Brilliant cut of Newman breaking at pool from two different movies.

[RockyBalboa211]

So ricardo montalban was in this one..

[swine74]

I missed the 2011 one.

[garyfrick03]

it's sad to say but i when i was younger, my dad made me (or tried to make me) watch Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid and TONS of Paul Newman films...of course i wasn't interested in them @ 9 or 10...when he died i started to look @ his films and looking at this again, i actually cried when Paul Newman came up last...this it the FIRST time i cried over an actors death...he truly touch sooo many generations...and he still lives on...literally no other...

[joevach10]

They forgot George Carlin.

[ssee21]

Ive asked this before but I cant remember the answer. Whats the name of the movie where Roy Scheider looks like a dance teacher?

[Colgatus]

@ssee21

"All that jazz" (Bob Fosse, 1979).

[pixargod]

Special effects won't be the same without Stan Winston.

[johnnypink312]

I'm pretty sure Brittany Murphy was included in this one - no?

[tommy2timez]

@johnnypink312 no..but she was in the Golden Globe tribute ..:)

[thedreamer15]

@johnnypink312 no she was still alive at this point she died in december 2009 and was in the memoriams of 2010 award ceremonys.

[niggly54]

There's always a bunch of star they miss but I thought Don Lafontaine, the guy who pioneered movie trailers with his voice, should have been acknowledged.

[teachher]

@niggly54 I totally, totally, and I mean totally agree with you. Mr. Lafontaine gave a whole new dimension to the screening of coming attractions. His definitely should have been remembered in this tribute.

[ashcarl116]

okay I give up.to note: some late actors not included are Harvey Korman, appeared in several-oscar nominated Blazing Saddles. and worst Patrick Mcgoogan who was the MAIN VILLIAN in Mel Gibson's Braveheart which WON BEST PICTURE

[Lestat220289]

who sings this? Its beautiful.

[funkybum]

@Lestat220289 Queen Latifah

[Colgatus]

@Lestat220289

Exactly, Funkybum.

Queen Latifah. The title of the song is "I'll be seeing you ".

[alecs1976]

@Colgatus

did she sing it live ?

[Colgatus]

@alecs1976

I´m not sure, but I think not.

[alecs1976]

@Colgatus

I am just wondering...because she is flat on the last note and she takes a breath in the middle of the word "lovely"...if it was pre-recorded, why did they leave that in...?!

[myrnaloysboy]

The best Oscar Memorial of all time - congratulations Queen Latifa. 

[supremosemidios]

@myrnaloysboy I agree. Charlton Heston....Paul Newman.... two legends

[zoolzool1]

@myrnaloysboy Quite right. 2010 had James Taylor doing a cover of In My Life. Not a proper song choice. Fire and Rain would have been better. For 2011 it was Celine Dion with Smile. She was good but again, the song just didn't seem to fit. It was more a song of hope, unlike I'll Be Seeing You, which better reflect the feelings of those who have lost someone they dearly loved. Queen Latifa's cover was well done. Apart from this, I like the tribute from 2005 featuring a sad solo from Yo-Yo Ma. 

[beccasaccount]

This will probably always be my favorite In Memoriam Tribute from the Oscars. Especially the Paul Newman dialogue at the end. Classic.

[trian42]

@beccasaccount I agree. 

[ashcarl116]

despite low views, we need MORE, honoring the one's who died before oscar time