So, for the Oscar telecast, will the East Coast DRs need to be vague and spoiler-free with our Oscar posts? Or shall we post to our heart's desire?Those of us on the East Coast are ALWAYS vague. You live here, Jose, you should know that.
Is rain predicted again for tomorrow in LA? It was interesting seeing all the preparations they were making for the the awards ceremony - and the contingency plans just in case of rain.Weather predictions are for clear skies. Drat, wouldn't'cha love to see Joan Rivers drenched from the top of her latest facelift down to the tips her toes (which have probably also been lifted)? As it is, the entrance to the Kodak Theater is covered for about half a block or so, so the stars in their gowns won't have to worry quite so much about getting wet.
Is it tape delay? I thought we got it at six and you got it at nine - therefore aren't we all watching at the same time?That's what I thought.
My team and I will be in the middle of our hectic preparations for the huge Governors Ball that each year follows the awards ceremony. The menu will feature such hors d'oeuvres as roasted new potatoes with caviar and creme fraiche and bite-sized Kobe beef burgers with Gorgonzola and caramelized onions; an antipasto platter that includes smoked salmon on brioche toast cut into the shape of an Oscar statuette and asparagus with prosciutto; little demitasses filled with chilled potato-leek soup with osetra caviar; a double entree of braised beef short ribs and Maine lobster with black truffles in puff pastry; and chocolate Oscars for dessert.Personally, I think caviar twice on the menu is over-the-top, but that's Wolfie for you.
I don't want to watch.....I really am afraid. :P
Here is a "ballot" type page for some of the Nominations.
http://www.scubacontest.com/oscar/index.asp?pollid=23 (http://www.scubacontest.com/oscar/index.asp?pollid=23)
This promises to be the WORST telecast EVER....I mean it. The only thing that would make it worse is Debbie Allen and her choreography (which hasn't changed since TV's FAME).
DRJRand54, Miss Allen's most frightenng job was probably the choreography for the epic bomb CARRIE, which still brings chills to me. Her Oscar work is tasteful compared to CARRIE.
In the end, however, the sexual references would have been allowed, a network spokesman said. But they held the line on material that they believed might be seen as glorifying drug use or offending Native Americans or disabled people.
Among other lines, they included "The Road Runner's hooked on speed" and "Pocahontas is addicted to craps."
...I spent another good hour or so shredding various receipts and papers....I guess all this shredding is my therapy. ;)Just don't get the two tasks mixed up!
I'm also doing some laundry,...
I haven't done the address thing yet - I feel weird about it. I might do it this week - but I just keep thinking that she'll feel weird getting a package from someone who couldn't possibly have her address.
I may wait until MBarnum sees if Michael Forrest will give it to him.
I am hoping that maybe votes for DiCaprio and Foxx split the numbers so that Johnny Depp can win....remember Judy Holliday!
Wow, would they really hire John Travolta to play Edna in HAIRSPRAY movie?
http://www.nypost.com/entertainment/41232.htm
Guy Haines as Evita.
What time does the official pre-show start? Not the stupid stuff (well, the pre-show is stupid, too).
Good Afternoon!
Thanks for clarifying the tape-delay issue - or rather the non-tape delay issue. I just figured that since some awards shows are tape delayed to and from the West Coast... Aren't there some?
In any case...
DR GEORGE - In 1950 the best actress nominees included Gloria Swanson in Sunset Boulevard and Bette Davis in All About Eve and Judy Holliday in Born Yesterday. The money was on Davis or Swanson....but Judy won!
With less than 15 posts to go, me thinks that 100,000 will hit with a whimper, not a bang. ::)
DR GEORGE - In 1950 the best actress nominees included Gloria Swanson in Sunset Boulevard and Bette Davis in All About Eve and Judy Holliday in Born Yesterday. The money was on Davis or Swanson....but Judy won!
No whimper here. It's an EVENT and those that are here will be the ones who can say they were here when it happened.
Sandra, I think you should make FLOOP for everyone.
Hey, who kissed me?
LOL DR ELMORE - for some reason that statement frightens me! Do you suppose everyone in the audiences has recovered?
Beyonce is sort of a singer....she does look nice. At least she's not wearing jeans that she decorated with her BE Dazzler!
Who in tarnation IS Beyonce and why should I care?
I'm watching Channel seven. Horrid. And what has Roger Ebert done to himself? I know he was sick, but this has nothing to do with sickness. He's had some kind of facial work, and it looks like he's had some kind of fat-sucking thing done (what do they call that - I can't remember). He looks AWFUL.
What is that fat-sucking operation called?
I think he used Melanie Griffith's plastic surgeon. Or Davis Gaines'.
Channel seven is ABC. Just turn on whatever ABC is in your area.
Natalie Portman is wearing a very Roman dress. She looks like she's trying to get the Jean Simmons role in Spartacus.
Hillary Swank - do these people look in the mirror before leaving their homes. Or does she want all of the world looking at her rather ample nipples?
How many are beginning to think Imelda might be an upset?
Renee is HOT 'cept for her hair.
Clive Owen - the hunk of the world.
I'd rather have Clive, but Julian would be a cheaper price tag.
Welcome home, DR Cillaliz? How was your trip/conference?
I don't care for Chris Rock, so I'll possibly do picture-in-picture while watching the special features on BRINGING UP BABY.
Judy Holliday won by default. Bette Davis AND Anne Baxter were nominated for ALL ABOUT EVE, and Anne was a Fox baby, so naturally they supported her. Bette was a free lance actress by that time and so was Gloria Swanson. Judy had signed a contract with Columbia, so she had their full backing. Eleanor Parker was the other nominee that year - for CAGED. She undoubtedly finished last in the voting.
Well, I'll be...I missed the big event whilst sitting on my tush watching WANTED: DEAD OF ALIVE...although it was a good episode. I never understood the appeal of Steve McQueen, but after watching a couple of episodes of this show, I can see why he became so popular...he was a mighty fine actor.
Way too loud - too forced for my taste.
Yes in a vintage Versace, DR TD.
Since when do they bring all the nominees up on stage? Are they going to do this for every category?
That Pepsi commercial was just so wrong and so bad!
Will it be THE INCREDIBLES?
Good choice. Didn't Brad Bird do THE IRON GIANT?
YIKES!!!
Beyonce just "accidentally" said something naughty in her phonetically-taught French!
I hope this doesn't portend that The Aviator will win other major awards.
TD is the lineup for the new Scarlet Street posted yet?As far as I know, no.
Isn't there a LOT of controversy about THE AVIATOR screenplay?
I just think the AVAIATOR screenplay left out a LOT of interesting things about Howard Hughes.
It has been a long time since I have seen the show. You you have a DVD or is it on the great station you get and I don't?
Catherine should sue.
Who is the girl in the balcony with the breasticles?
Who is the girl in the balcony with the breasticles?
I want to see Vin....where was he?
Umbrellas of Cherbourg on TCM at Midnight - let's get this puppy rolling.I picked up three dvds today which I should be watching: BRINGING UP BABY, BUNNY LAKE IS MISSING and HOWARD'S END. ::)
He was in the clip of the movie that's currently in production. He was the lawyer.Actually, he's his own lawyer, it's based on the longest lasting Mafia trial in history. . .ah, that Vin. . .when will he defend ME?!?!?!? :o
Vin with the worst looking hairpiece in history. That clip did not do that movie in production any kindness.
On a side note (F-sharp), I just realized that I get paid tomorrow! This is a good thing, but I have to do my bills TONIGHT! It'll be happening pretty late tonight.
DR TD - the dinosaur falls down, the brother did, they don't make love. Now you don't have to watch ANY of those movies.
DR TD - the dinosaur falls down, the brother did, they don't make love. Now you don't have to watch ANY of those movies.
I think this show will come in at less than three hours.
And what an awful song.
I prefer this ALW song to his previous Oscar winner. . . .horse racing.
They can't just play the clips, they have to make sure the music tells you how IMPORTANT it all is. The movies speak for themselves - I don't need the help, Mr. Cates.
Beyonce's hair fell down.
BK - what is the record number of posts on Oscar night? AND, will we break that record tonight?
Who knew Keith Carradine directed animated short films???
LOL...he's easy. ;D
I'm counting SIX AVIATOR awards, DR Matt H.I only count 5, Best supporting actress, art direction, cinematography, film editing, and costume design....am I missing something
Hmm....
So do you think Bruce Vilanch is being a "puncher upper" this year?
Did Foxx do his own singing?Nope. Only on one song, the rest is all Mr. Charles.
LOL JRand54...what is up with Renee's eyes...she always looks like she is trying to squeeze something out her bum.
I'm not hearing anything special in this song.
I'm still waiting to hear what THE AVAITOR's sixth Oscar was.
I'm still waiting to hear what THE AVAITOR's sixth Oscar was.
John looks different from when he was in STAYIN' ALIVE
Has Passion of you know who won anything? (I hope not)No wins.
td turn on your AOL IMIt's coming on, Jrand.
I think I need to see FINDING NEVERLAND...who here has seen it?
Travolta looked less pudgy then he has in the past.
Evidently Sandra Dee was not worthy of in memoriam.
I think I need to see FINDING NEVERLAND...who here has seen it?
As I was going into the kitchen to get a glass of water on the rocks, They were showing the all those who died in the past year. I think they they should turn down the sound in the audience especially when they show people no one has heard of.
somebody kill Beyonce before I do
I like Josh
Don't they only do people who died the previous year, i.e., 2004 in this case? Raitt and Dee will be next year.They both died in the past few weeks. Jerry Orbach died late December, 2004.
What is this greasy look for all the men - with those strands of hair in their eyes. Heaven help us all.
What is this greasy look for all the men - with those strands of hair in their eyes. Heaven help us all.
-Well, I suspect - and from the clip they just played - it sounds like they transposed the song for Beyonce - putting it out of Josh Groban's key.
I doubt Mr Groban's ever sung live before; it's probably a manufactured studio voice.
Did Sean Penn just diss Chris Rock?
I doubt Mr Groban's ever sung live before; it's probably a manufactured studio voice.
From the postings I see that a Spanish Song won. Is this the first time a foreign language song has won?
DR Elmore if you heard some of Josh's more classical stuff I think you would appreciate him more...I think he has a fantastic singing voice....very deep and masculine...great for opera or some standards.
DR Elmore - Josh Groban, live in concert, this Friday at Miami University's Millett Hall. We're not going.
I am ironing, posting, and watching TV.
"Al Di La" did not win from ROME ADVENTURE? Highway robbery!!!
Gwyneth sucksNo. Apple sucks.
Maybe Hillary didn't have any clean underpants either.
Josh Groban is a good singer, but like a lot of the artists whom companies are trying to push onto as many age groups as possible - why can't I remember the exact word for "age groups" -
No wars Rodziniski...just horse racing!
However, Mr. Elmore3003 will get an earful when he calls me tomorrow! LOL!
The best foreign film I saw last year was Almodovar's BAD EDUCATION and it wasn't nominated for anything!
For you west coasters. I am curious to what ABC is going to air after the Oscars. I know that you will get the 1 hour Barbwa WaWa special but what will air after that?
Good for CLint
he named his daughter Alison after you know who, you know!
I take that Billion Dollar (March 2005 dollars) Baby won Best Pic? Who presented
Am I being a wussburger if I go to bed now?
I take that Billion Dollar (March 2005 dollars) Baby won Best Pic? Who presented
BK - I stayed caught up the whole time, thank you.
I am now going to watch The Umbrellas of Charbourg on TCM.
Which made the playwright write:I have the book in hardback, first edition. Well, that's what it says on the page with all the copyright and Library of Congress information, right after the title page. The title inside is simply given as Diary of a Mad Playwright. The dustcover gives the title as Diary of a Mad Playwright: Perilous Adventures on the Road with Mary Martin & Carol Channing. The cover photo is of Kirkwood, dressed in a tux, standing bwtween Mary and Carol.
DIARY OF A MAD PLAYWRIGHT How I toured with Mary Martin and Carol Channing and lived to tell about it.
Well he didn't so the book was released after his death and retitled
(http://images.amazon.com/images/P/1557835675.01._PIdp-schmooS,TopRight,7,-26_PE30_SCMZZZZZZZ_.jpg)
This is the reissue cover. The original had a picture of James in a straightjacket
Elmer Bernstein and Jerry Goldsmith were both included in the Memoriam montage.
DR Cillaliz - Did you accomplish all your culinary missions in New Orleans?
And just how cute was that pilot? ;)
Will they race him off like Hiliary?
But what about the post Oscar parties? What channel should we be watching? I'm going to take a nice long Jacuzzi now, so someone figure it out and let me know, won't you?
Yes, we've got two and a half hours, so hopefully we'll cross the nine hundred barrier - may as well go for the gold, baby.