Tonight the stars come out to shine...and make overlong acceptance speeches, lame jokes, and simplistic political statements. So join the fun and discuss (or just talk some trash about) the Oscars here - before, during, and after the big show.
And for those keeping tabs on my Oscar pool, you can find a direct link to it here.
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1 – 200 of 232 Newer› Newest»I can't wait to claim my free Wendy's lunch at the downtown Cbus location.
If you were to win, you'd be the first to claim that prize. The other winners never made the trek to Cowtown. Their loss. Loves me the #2 combo.
What's number two? Heh heh. Actually, I don't know. The plethora of non-food-court Chick-fil-a's have reduced my Wendy's intake to about as often as I get to Waffle House.
Double cheeseburger, fries, and a drink. Not terribly exciting, but damn good. Here in Columbus, you can't really escape Wendy's. It's like our version of Starbucks.
Gee...Spydrz, as inspired as your choice of "Ray" for Best Picture is, I'm gonna go ahead and say you ain't collecting nothing from this contest. I mean, why not write in "Harold & Kumar Go To White Castle"? That's probably got an equal shot at winning....
And yes, the Gay Superbowl trash-talk has officially commenced.
I started the trash-talk @ 5:17 :)
I know Yahoo has a bonus question for the pool, but maybe we should have our own. I'm thinking "How many comments will Micah's 27 Feb 05 blog have?"
This post could be EPIC!
I think the highest ever for a Micah post was sixty-nine. Feel free to leave some comments over at my blog also (shameless plug).
You know, I am totally flying blind on this whole thing.
I've only seen one of the movies up for best picture, so I am going with a lot of the talk I'm hearing/reading about the nominees.
And I totally think K. Winslet deserves some props this year. She was stellar in Eternal Sunshine...
But I guess I am biased.
Uh Beavis, He said 69. Heh heh. Heh heh.
KP-kudos on the B&B-head comment.
I did finally get to see "Sideways" the other day and it was pretty good...better than "Aviator" (sorry CB).
Like I said in one of my earlier posts, I've only seen a few of the films. I totally deferred to EW this year (with a few upsets tossed in).
69, dudes!
Spydrz, contrary to popular belief, I do not hang on the jock of Scorsese. Now, if he asked me to, I surely would, but I can admit that his output in the past decade or so doesn't rival what he did in the 70's and with GoodFellas.
That said: give him the damn statue already!
Now. Martin does make some fine wines. I've sampled plenty. However, "Aviator" left much to be desired. Specifically, the thirty years that Mr. Hughes spent in Las Vega$.
God, I hope you're kidding about the wine...
Wine snob!! Wine snob!!
Coppola=Director of Godfather, then crap like Jack. Also, winemaker.
Scorsese=Director of Raging Bull, then crap like Kundun. Also, acts in Amex commercials.
Just because they're both Italian......
ANNOUNCEMENT: I've made a decision about the Oscar pool prize. There will actually be two prizes awarded.
First Prize: Your choice of a meal at the original Wendy's (the cost is not to exceed the most expensive combo meal) in Columbus, OH, or a DVD (of my choosing)
Second Prize: Whatever the winner didn't pick.
In the event of a tie for first place, the two prizes will be awarded to the winners (who will decide amongst themselves who gets what). There will be no award for second prize. Hey, I gots no job.
I'm confused.
Edit to add: If there are more than two people tied for first place, I'll think of something.
spydrz - Originally, I was only going to award a prize for first place. This'll make it a bit more fun.
A DVD of your choosing? You're going to unload "Cabin Boy" on some unsuspecting winner?
We'll see. I'll have to check what's in the cheapy bin at Best Buy.
Oh, the cheap bin. Three episodes of "The Lucy Show" that were never aired. I'm finding less and less useful DVDs in that bin. Besides, a spicy chicken filet with a sour cream and chive potato are in my future...
I never said it would be a good movie. Sure, I'd love to award a grand work of cinema put out by the Criterion Collection, but as I said earlier, I gots no job. So, whoever wins may just receive one of the finest films the public domain has to offer.
Two-and-a-half stars.
http://entertainment.circuitcity.com/Movies/Movie.aspx?v_id=V+++131107&prodid=WD2688803DVD
Cabin Boy's definitely in the prize consideration, but I'll have to see what else is offered. C'mon - Letterman shines in that movie.
Man, I was hoping to get a prized DVD from Micah's collection. Not "New York Minute" from the bargain bin.
BTW, I'm already in my Oscar gear, drinking wine, eating brie and quite happy no matter who wins. Star Jones is certainly no Joan Rivers though.
Is Star Jones some kind of fashion consultant? Because last time I checked, that's a NO.
Who is everybody wearing?
I'm in a sweatshirt by Spiders of Richmond, t-shirt by Francois Capital University Law School, and pants by Georgio Adidas. Tonight's event will be catered by Rotollo's of Worthington (great pizza).
The drink of the nigt will be espresso martinis - so you can be drunk and wired.
KPMD - I'll NEVER part with my movies. Unless I can make a tidy profit.
I'm watching Bawbwa Wawa interview Will Ferrel. VH1 has some great counterprogramming, though: Showgirls.
I'm wearing my jeans by Nordstrom, my shirt by Mr. Lauren, and my socks by Gold Toe.
I'm wearing a black running pant by Nike, and a white GU long-sleeve shirt by Champion. Red Boston Red Sox cap courtesy of MLB.
And tonights beverage in the Bayou is a 2001 Chianti Classico by Banfi, which pairs well with the Dominos that is en route as we speak.
As predicted I am wearing a two piece ensem'. Top from Le Banana Republic, bottoms from Old Navay. Footwear courtesy of the aforementioned exclusive french designer Target. Bling courtesy of Shamrock. Boobs (unlike most on the red carpet) courtesy of God. Blush on cheeks and smile on face courtesy of Ratzenberger halbtrocken Reisling.
You're from NJ and you order Domino's? I weep for humanity :(
I am partaking of a Lager by Legend and some popcorn chicken bites by Ukrop's.
Micah - espresso martini sounds gooooood. Can you fax me one?
I, too, am intrigued by this beverage. What exactly goes into it? And does it get made in a penguin shaker?
Are you serving these espressotinis in the glass shaped like the chiquita banana girl?
Just picked up my pizza. Mmmmmm!
As for the espresso martini, it's just vodka, espresso martini mix, and some mocha rimmer (there's got to be a better word for that). I bought the mix at Sur La Table - the brand is E Nantucket Offshore. Alas, I will be using my individual size shaker, not the penguin.
69!?!? Rimmer!?!?! This thread is officially rated PG-13 now.
Rimmer is indeed an unfortunate term.
Now I have a dilemma. Do I start another episode of the Dukes, and possibly get sucked in, or do I find something else to do for the half hour until these awards get passed out?
Man, that really is Sophie's choice.
Who is Sophie?
Time to get catty: Hillary Swank is not an attractive person.
Nope, she's not.
She doesn't make a bad looking dude, but as a lady....no thank you. I would not hit it. And there's very little I wouldn't hit if given the chance.
Amen. Now, I'd do Leo if he were a chick. He's got a purty face.
I ABSOULTELY HATE the hairstyle that Laura Linney has. Do people think that's attractive?
This people doesn't.
And I'll second you on Leo. But I don't get the three day stubble on his upper lip and chin. It's not quiet clean-shaven, it's not quite a goatee. What is it?
Someone give Zellweger a twinkee or sandwich. Skin-nee!
Leo subscribe's to the Prince School of Facial Hair.
As for Rene, I agree. I'm worried - she may be terminally ill.
The show started already?
At least Zellwegger knows how to pick a dress. What the hell is that piece of crap Swank was wearing. I think Virginia Madsen is very pretty and wearing a smoking dress.
Why do I cringe everytime I see a M$B clip? It looks so cliche, and Swank and Eastwood just strike me as absurdly phony. I can't imagine sitting through it.
Yeah, VA is quite a classy broad.
Aw, man...loves me some Scarlett. She's gorgeous.
The story of Baby holds no appeal to me, but I've heard other people say they went into it with that mindset and ended up loving it. I'm sure I'll check it out at some point.
Every male on this page needs a healthy testosterone injection....
Uh, Mindy, that could be interpretted sooooo wrongly. Bitch *snap*.
Aw. It's the one night of the year we explore our gay sides.
Okay, there's others, but tomorrow we're back to being totally hetero.
I don't think I can handle any more though...between this and the GWTW post you guys are scaring me :)
Hey, if you can't stand the heat, babe...
Why don't you go deny some people the right to get married. :)
There is *nothing* wrong with GWTW!
Micah you're awful....by the way I'm choosing to watch showgirls on VH1, it's a horrible movie but I like how they put cartoon clothes over all the naked bits so they can air it on tv....
Come on, every girl wants a gay friend. Tonight I have 3!
And I agree that this is not the ONLY day you all have explored your gay sides. You know who you are out there and you know of what I speak. (*decadence*)
Decadence?
And thanks to Imagestation, everyone knows of what you speak.
Yay! A montage already! And not of dead people.
I hope Rock does his "Niggas vs. Black People" routine.
And the Oscar pool is officially closed. Why do I have this feeling that I should've picked A Shark's Tale?
oh wait what's on imagestation?
CB and his "longtime companion."
KPMD - It was your husband that was all friendly with the Gay Cowboy.
Check out Micah's imagestation site and find "New Orleans 2004" or "Southern Decadence". You will then know of what I speak.
Now, this is messed. I've never met Mindy, and surely this is not her best introduction to me. Eh, screw it. I've got nothing. The pics speak for themself.
CB seems to be embracing another...man!?!?!?!?
Hey that gay cowboy was pretty cute. I was proud of Shamrock. I could never get a guy that cute.
BTW - I think Chris Rock and Wanda Sykes are the same person w/wo facial hair or boobs.
KPMD thanks for the info I will check that out directly...
Dude if this is going to be bush bashing all night I do not think I can participate in watching this program....
We have officially made the longest post *ever*
At least Susan Sarandon and Tim Robbins aren't nominated for anything. If I have to hear the crap coming out of their mouths. I do have to say I am seriously dissappointed w/Rock for going for the obvious liberal anti-Bush laughs. I thought this was on ABC, not CBC.
(Halle Berry = HAWT)
yeah....CB you don't come off too straight in those photos...
But KPMD your husband and the cowboy don't look too good either :)
Catwoman or not, she is hot.
Woo-hoo, I'm on the board!
Sadly, I don't look much straighter in the "Phil & Kandace's Wedding" album, but I assure you me likes the boobies. Really.
I'm 0/1 so far. This sux.
I'm 2/2 - I needs me a glass of vino!
I dunno, CB. On the one hand there was Olympic Gardens. On the other, Rick's Cabaret.
I'm 1/2 now.
well I"m on a role...0/2 so far...I haven't seen a single one of the movies up tonight except the incredibles and shreck...maybe that says something....
and is that star trek music?
When do they update the Yahoo site?
All picks were locked at Sunday, Feb 27 at 5:30 pm PST. Check back for your final score and ranks one hour after the show
Mindy - This was a bad year for movies. Don't feel bad.
I had THC for the upset. Oh, well. He RAWKED on "Wings."
I believe Yahoo takes their sweet ol' time.
Oh well, I probably won't stay up for all that.
Here comes the unfunny ramblings of a hairy man....
Shamrock's all the way over in England, silly.
2/3. Not bad so far.
Is it immature of me to have picked movies because of their sexual connotations?
Let's go for 100 posts. WE CAN DO IT!!
Why are they out in the audience passing out awards?
What did Lemony Snickets just win for?
3/4 - I'm gonna win my own prize!
I'm not too hot on this whole "presenting and accepting from the aisle" thing.
Ugh, not a fan of Drew. Tom Green could've done sooooo much better.
Stupidest Title of the Year.
Or Makeup.
FRENCH?!?! booooooo
That's "Freedom" to you and I.
Beyonce! I would love to have sexual intercourse with her. Hetero enough for you, Mindy?
Beyonce's hot and her dress is very cute. But there are a LOT of women who could have sung this song better. Sorry, vocal snob emerging.
Micah - we're neck and neck. I'm 3/4 too.
Ahem, so is the gay guy in New Orleans....
Why exactly are they singing this song...I wasn't paying attention once I heard french...
That's my Mindy. Always accepting of different cultures.
There are five songs nominated for "Best Song" (duh) and are performed throughout the night.
Sorry CB. I meant no offense.
Spydrz - we're gonna bitchslap 100 posts. I'm looking for 200 tonight.
Sorry oscar snob....I don't usually watch this liberal nonsense. I"m only watching tonight because there is literally nothing else on and because I want to see if I win...
Two hundred posts might be hard to achieve.
C'mon, KPMD. You know I could never be mad at you. You, however, will hate me once my picks bitch-slap your drug-prescribing-ass into second place.
spydrz - we're barely a half hour into it and we've reached 100. It can be done.
So the chick who totally butchered "Like a Prayer" in college is getting all critical of Beyonce now? Sheesh.
So I'm an optomist, sue me. OK, please don't sue me. I don't like being sued - it is perhaps one of my biggest professional fears. Micah, you gotta pass that damn Bar so you can be my defense attorney and I can give Alec Baldwin's fabulous "God" speech from the deposition scene in "Malice".
I'll do my best.
I never thought it would happen: Albert Brooks made me laugh.
OH, I sees how it is. Never mind, you can't be my defense attorney anymore. I took "Like a Prayer", bitch slapped it, called it Susie and sent it home to mommy. I mean, come on, the only thing even remotely French about Beyonce is her name. And some things she probably does to Jay-Z.
Dude, I totally called the Luma Camera Crane. 4/5!
OHHHH now pierce...that's one I'd like to sink my teeth into...yum
AAAAAAAA!!! Now the comments don't fit on my screen!
Now I'm really 4/5.
Mindy, I'm going to delete your comment for the good of the blog. Sorry.
man I completely suck at this game
Tim Robbins--came straight from the bar at TGIFridays, it looks like.
5/6 my nizzles! And I might note that Cate Blanchett is one of those women like Julia Roberts and Sarah-Jessica Parker who sometimes look very pretty and other times look smugly.
SJP is not pretty.
Is anyone else finding it harder to type correctly after a few cocktails?
I can't speak to cocktails, but after several local microbrews, that's a big 10-4.
Yes, I do feel a little funny. I'm thinking my spelling and grammar may fault as the night wears on. If it hasn't already. Luckily, we're having a blizzard in PA tomorrow and I may not be heading to work...
How the hell do doctors get snow days? No wonder your patients all die.
You get a blizzard? Awww, all we're getting is heavy rain.
Was there an award given out just now (after Blanchett's, before the documentary)? I was mixing a martini.
Dude, I'm on research. No patients, only cancer cells in flasks. I keep saying I'm trying to kill cancer - not going in tomorrow may just do the trick.
I got documentary! I rule!
Nothing in between, Micah. (6/7)
mmmm orlando bloom....
5/8...I can feel it slipping away.
I would totally copulate with Kirsten Dunst.
I'm 7/8 and torn b/t Orlando Bloom and Clive Owen for hottie of the night.
Man. Scorsese love-fest tonight. Won't be like that when Eastwood takes the Best Director trophy.
What has Clive Owen done other than all those BMW mini films?
I haven't seen Closer, but every clip that I've seen of it has somebody crying in it. Sounds promising.
So, is Clive Owen going to be the next Bond?
The sonuvabitch (Duritz) has nailed both Courteney Cox AND Jennifer Aniston. For that, he is officially a bastard.
spydrz - He was one of the Treadstone guys tring to kill Matt Damon in The Bourne Identity. I believe he was "The Professor" - the one that tracks him down to the cottage in (Mindy, avert your eyes) France.
Other than Closer I don't know what else he's been in, except many women's naughty naughty dreams.
Oh, that's right. He was in the Bourne movie. Too bad he didn't make it into the sequel.
Micah- he would make a great Bond, I think.
There's got to be something wrong with the sound system on stage cuz every music number so far has blown the big one.
So...this Closer movie...it's about the guy who pitches in the last 1/2 inning?
CB - That also makes him an honorary "Friend." Didn't he also "do" Wynona Rider? Man, if his penis could talk...
Perhaps it can. It would explain his success with the ladies.
I have to admit that I"m not feeling the clive vibe...he's okay I guess...but Pierce is so much better and I love the voice...
What a cruel, cruel tease that was.....
Adam Sandler and Catherine Zeta Yum...what a beautiful, retarded baby they'd make.
6/9. Using reduction, that's 2/3.
Paco Al! A paison, CB!
She should probably be renamed Catherine Zeta MILF.
Maybe it's just my case of Yellow Fever, but Ziyi Zhang gets my vote for Hotness of the Night (next to Pacino, of course).
I'm so glad you typed "Paco Al". I loves me my fellow Dagos. Where's Bobby D, though? Probablly making another crappy movie with some kid.
Ha! KPMD and spydrz - They just played a clip from "that movie...about the cop."
What cop movie?
Beverly Hills Cop?
Heat?
Holy shit. Was that Vin Diesel e-mo-ting? I think I'm gonna be sick. I also saw the scariest man on earth (other than Paco Al). You know, "Why haven't you called. I could be in your driveway by now".
Serpico. That was so funny about Shamrock's comment: all movies are about cops.
KPMD - I was taken aback, too. But, he's shown his range before in...wait...it'll come to me.
No one's even gonna hazard a guess? Come on, "I hid this uncomfortable hunk of metal up my ass. And now I'm giving it to you", "The Continental"?
I'm guessing that KP is referring to the greatest actor of all time.
Christopher Walken.
I didn't realize it was a quiz, but yeah, she is.
Okay I've been on the phone for awhile so I have no idea what my score is now...
I'm at 7-11 now. Time for a Slurpee!
I have no idea what my score is. There's an American Hot Rod marathon on Discovery. Goes well with the beer and block of cheese I'm eating.
Wow, I never thought I'd hear someone thank doctors at the Oscars! Too bad I voted for The Passion :(
Okay, now I'm 8-13.
The show gets MAD PROPS for playing the theme to T2.
Still can't stand Laura Linney's hair.
Tomorrow's TV ads: "The Aviator--Winner of 7 Academy Awards....just none of the ones anyone cares about"
"Million Dollar Baby--Winner of the 4 Awards that Count!"
Ha! Four presenters...you funny Chris Rock. I'm sure you guys are just praying those two latin lovelies make-out right now.
So far, they get my vote for Hottest Couple. I really love Salma.
I take that back. Salma's a Commie!
What....the.....hell????????????????????
Where's Beyonce?
Stupposedly, there's only an hour left in this abortion of an awards show. Surely they can pull Beyonce out for another song or two. Maybe she'll sing the "dead celebrity" montage.
This ceremony is so ridiculously long...it's like a Clinton speech.
Okay, JC Penny is utilizing Dido's song about drug addiction to hawk their home collection. Nice.
Yeah, I could definitely go for some more hot all-Beyonce action.
I didn't realize Natalie Portman was so upset about getting passed up for Helen in Troy.
She relieved her frustrations by making out at the Western Wall in Jerusalem.
Nice reference, Micah. I assume you picked up that tidbit from the same place I realized "Ryan" should be my pick for Best Animated Short.
I'd make out with her at the Western Wall.
DVD Talk?
Sadly....yup.
Hey, it's Martin Scorcese (pronounced Skor-seez). When he turned, I think I saw CB's feet sticking out of the seat of his pants.
HA HA HA! You actually made me laugh out loud (LOL) just now, KPMD.
I wasn't literally rolling on the floor laughing (ROTFL), though.
I guess I'm done for the week, now. Man, I really blew my wad, there.
That's a good one, there, KPMD. As stated prior, I would gladly take up residence in his ass.
As Reagan gets nothing more than polite applause.
"I helped bring about the collapse of the Soviet Union"--smattering of claps.
"I fell off a horse"--ovation.
I don't get Hollywood.
"I shot films featuring women with comically large breasts" gets more applause than, "Leader of the Free World - twice over". Hollywood Sucks.
You are the one with your priorities out of whack, my friend. I'd gladly root for the star of The Island of Dr. Moreau over the dude who won the Cold War, anyday.
Paul Winfield died? That slipped under my radar.
Oh, and Yahoo is updating the results (very slowly), if you want to check on 'em. Nothing overall, but you can see individual scores.
KPMD - Well, I agree there. I've never seen any of Russ Meyer's movies, but I've seen pictures. NICE! Of course, I'm a very, very lonely man.
Oh here you go guys more beyonce action
Hey spydrz you disbeliever we're almost to 200!
Mmmmm...Beyonce. Damn, she's got some birthin' hips. It's hard to type with only one hand.
I'm drinking my martini with the other, you pervs.
I'm out yo.
I know I'm risking being enlisted in "Future Soccer Moms of America", but I lurv Josh Groban.
SPEAK ENGLISH DAMMIT!
Translation: "I love enforcing socialism and its resulting poverty on my people, not to mention the opression and death and stuff."
Nighty-night, spydrz.
KPMD - So does my mom.
Happy Trails, spydrz!
Hillary is married to rob lowe's little brother!
Why did no one tell Swank the skin in the FRONT is supposed to be showing, not the back!?!?!?
Holy Crap! What weighs more, Hilary or her oscar? Eat something, girl.
"She's the first woman to be nominated for playing a boxer." Wow - she's breaking down more barriers than Halle!
Get off the stage and put the camera on the HOTTIE next to Sean Penn.
Johnny Bluejeans, the first man nominated for playing a cigar smoking, foul-mouthed, politcally savvy rottweiler!
Gwyneth, double boob is not hot.
Psssst...He was the Pets.com dog, not Triumph.
Who was the blonde in the Johnny Bluejeans commercial? I've seen her on "I Love the _____'s", but what else does she do?
Ok, you got me there.
The blonde is also on King of Queens.
what time was this show suppose to go off at?
11:30. 3 more awards, best I can tell.
Dude, you got digital cable. Press the button.
THE SHOCK OF THE NIGHT!!!
I don't have digital cable....
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