SPEAKING OF THE OSCARS:
Feel free to comment on them here.
UPDATE: They sure ask some hard-hitting questions on the red carpet.
UPDATE: Here's an actual example of a red-carpet question: "When you're in the car ride over, who decides what music to listen to?"
UPDATE: Only 18 hours to go!
UPDATE: When I think Hollywood, I think JC Penney.
UPDATE: Only 19 hours to go!
UPDATE: Everybody is very thankful.
UPDATE: The "Wolfman" Achievement in Makeup guy actually looks like a wolf.
UPDATE: An Oscar shoutout to... The great state of Delaware!
UPDATE: The Knicks beat the Heat.
UPDATE: Let's bring Kirk Douglas back out.
UPDATE: Well, that certainly was two minutes and 11 seconds of pure entertainment shoehorned into just a little over three hours. Good night, everyone.
Where's a razor when you need one?
Posted by: Coconuts | February 27, 2011 at 10:16 PM
My dog growled at Fro boy. IANMTU.
Posted by: Annie Where-but-Graupel | February 27, 2011 at 10:16 PM
I take it back. This guy, Luke Matheny, needs to fire his hair stylist.
Posted by: nursecindy | February 27, 2011 at 10:17 PM
Seriously...get a haircut dude.
Posted by: Siouxie | February 27, 2011 at 10:17 PM
Live action short film dude = AWESOME !!!!!!!
Posted by: telecomdropout | February 27, 2011 at 10:17 PM
Look like a piece of blue cheese stuck in a brillo pad.
Posted by: Loudmouth | February 27, 2011 at 10:17 PM
Mash-up = FAIL.
Posted by: Annie Where-but-Graupel | February 27, 2011 at 10:19 PM
This is the weirdest set of minivids like EVER. I'm terribly disturbed by the whole Rupert Grint thing, but highly amused by "He Doesn't Have a Shirt." :D
Posted by: Diva | February 27, 2011 at 10:19 PM
Dave,how many hours are left now? Oh! Shirtless guy!
Posted by: nursecindy | February 27, 2011 at 10:19 PM
OK - I'm back. Nice nap.
Oprah - My eyes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Jeff Meyerson | February 27, 2011 at 10:20 PM
OK, guys, you can stop drooling over Anne's shimmy. In other news, I took the over on how many dresses she's gonna wear tonight.
Posted by: Diva | February 27, 2011 at 10:20 PM
Ofrah. Just give them all a car.
Posted by: Loudmouth | February 27, 2011 at 10:21 PM
Montpelier is hiding in Oprah's sharpei-ish bosomage.
Posted by: Annie Where-but-Graupel | February 27, 2011 at 10:21 PM
Awww, c'mon guys - he was soooooo awkward - it was cute !
Altho I agree - this is prolly the worst hair Oscars EVAH !! Scarlett should be mortified - I can't believe she wouldn't try to comb that crap out ...
Posted by: telecomdropout | February 27, 2011 at 10:21 PM
THANK YOU, Geek Guy !! (Charles)
Posted by: telecomdropout | February 27, 2011 at 10:23 PM
YES ahole..this is ABOUT THE MOVIES!!
Posted by: Siouxie | February 27, 2011 at 10:23 PM
But it was funny, huh ????
Posted by: telecomdropout | February 27, 2011 at 10:23 PM
Miss Hathaway looks great, but Jethro Bodine is lookin' a might peaked
Posted by: Loudmouth | February 27, 2011 at 10:23 PM
*waves @ Siouxie*
*waves @ Annie from the frigid mountains of Angeles Crest*
Posted by: telecomdropout | February 27, 2011 at 10:24 PM
Did that person really say the best movie song of all time (granted, this is before he heard Mandy Moore and Chuck's little ditty) was "It's Tough Out There For a Pimp"?
More questions:
Did Scarlett stick her head in a wind tunnel before she came out?
Isn't there anyone who can write a thank you speech (shame on you, Aaron Sorkin) that isn't just a laundry list of agents, parents, directors, blah blah and other loved ones?
WTFBBQ was with the disjointed crap - the first winner, Anne Hathaway singing about Hugh Jackman, etc.?
Has there been one surprise winner?
As far as I'm concerned there was one highlight:
Kirk Douglas
Posted by: Jeff Meyerson | February 27, 2011 at 10:24 PM
*WAVES @ TeleSis!!!* How you doin', 'mana? Enjoying the snow??
PS - those fractal commercials make me dizzy.
Posted by: Diva | February 27, 2011 at 10:25 PM
Siouxie, my thoughts exactly.
Posted by: nursecindy | February 27, 2011 at 10:25 PM
I tried not to watch the major network broadcasts, and watched our local Channel 5 News - Sam Rubin ROCKS !!
Posted by: telecomdropout | February 27, 2011 at 10:26 PM
Hey Telgirl ;)
Posted by: Siouxie | February 27, 2011 at 10:27 PM
Dave, not only did he thank the state of Delaware but he thanked...craft services?
Yeah, those people who make the tuna sandwiches for lunch deserve Oscar recognition, dude.
Don't know if Dana Delany's show will be any good but she looks great.
Posted by: Jeff Meyerson | February 27, 2011 at 10:27 PM
Now here comes a class act
Posted by: Coconuts | February 27, 2011 at 10:27 PM
We should all take a drink every time Anne Hathaway changes dresses.
Posted by: nursecindy | February 27, 2011 at 10:27 PM
Just tuning in- is Hathaway channeling Pocahontas? And HEY!!!! BILLY CRYSTAL!!!!!
Posted by: diverdowndoc | February 27, 2011 at 10:27 PM
*waves back at Tele*
Get down off Angeles Crest - it's too cold up there!
Yay for Billy Crystal - did I tell you I met his horse? Very nice guy.
Posted by: Annie Where-but-Graupel | February 27, 2011 at 10:27 PM
Annie- the horse was a nice guy?
Posted by: diverdowndoc | February 27, 2011 at 10:30 PM
I miss Bob Hope. He was the best.
Posted by: nursecindy | February 27, 2011 at 10:30 PM
Bob Hope's hair looks good.
Posted by: Annie Where-but-Graupel | February 27, 2011 at 10:31 PM
*hugs to Diva*
Don't tell anyone, but Mr. Telecom accidentally crashed his new car last night, in the snow. It was REALLY coming down - we had a bunch in our yard, but that wasn't enough for the Mr. - he wanted to get higher up - we slipped and we're not sure if we torqued the frame, or the differential went out. ><
Posted by: telecomdropout | February 27, 2011 at 10:31 PM
Now Bob Hope was a host! I've always loved that Passover joke.
*goes to hunt for geezer bus*
Posted by: Jeff Meyerson | February 27, 2011 at 10:31 PM
Whoa!!! Robert Downey and Wonder Woman!!!
Posted by: diverdowndoc | February 27, 2011 at 10:32 PM
I actually quoted the joke waaaay before he said it - Mr. Telecom gave me the *shush* sign so the Sullen One could enjoy.
Posted by: telecomdropout | February 27, 2011 at 10:33 PM
ddddddddddddddddddd! heeeeeeeyyyyy BFF!!
I bought some Lexia vino today
Posted by: Siouxie | February 27, 2011 at 10:34 PM
Watched 5 minutes of Inception on Netflix and couldn't watch any more...
Posted by: Coconuts | February 27, 2011 at 10:34 PM
Jude Law is hot! RD, Jr. isn't too bad either.
Posted by: nursecindy | February 27, 2011 at 10:34 PM
Ohhh! Text me some, Siouxie!!
Posted by: diverdowndoc | February 27, 2011 at 10:35 PM
Yikes, tele! Glad you're safe. Leave the icy driving to the Canucks and Canuck-adjacents.
Posted by: Annie Where-but-Graupel | February 27, 2011 at 10:35 PM
The Sullen One is 19.
Posted by: telecomdropout | February 27, 2011 at 10:35 PM
Oh, NO, Tel!!! >< My sympathies with Frankenfinger. :(
Jeff - rev it up, brother. I love that joke, too. ;)
Posted by: Diva | February 27, 2011 at 10:36 PM
You would think film editors would not say "um."
Posted by: Annie Where-but-Graupel | February 27, 2011 at 10:36 PM
Annie- they can edit that out.
Posted by: diverdowndoc | February 27, 2011 at 10:38 PM
Thanks Annie ! Snow has mostly melted, but there are still a few snowmen out there. It's about 38 right now. Hard to believe this is L.A. !!!
Glad I won't be out in a strapless gown and sandals tonight !
Posted by: telecomdropout | February 27, 2011 at 10:39 PM
Downey and Law were pretty good. Downey should have done a Charlie Sheen joke. Charlie before Charlie was Charlie.
Posted by: Loudmouth | February 27, 2011 at 10:39 PM
Although I would totally rock that look right now.
HAHAHAHAHAHAHA !!!!!!!!
Posted by: telecomdropout | February 27, 2011 at 10:40 PM
Hey Siouxie - sorry - missed that one !
Also, tonight my hair would look like Scarlett's. :-(
Posted by: telecomdropout | February 27, 2011 at 10:41 PM
It's 38º and snowing in LA, and we're having thunderstorms. What UP?
Ooooooooooooooooooh, Jennifer is one hot tomato in that dress!
Posted by: Diva | February 27, 2011 at 10:42 PM
Helen Mirren looked great as always. Melissa Leo's f-bomb was amusing but I thought she looked good.
Uh oh - boob alert - Jennifer Hudson.
Posted by: Jeff Meyerson | February 27, 2011 at 10:42 PM
She looks AWESOME !!!!!!
Posted by: telecomdropout | February 27, 2011 at 10:42 PM
ddd @ 10:30 - Butternut the horse was a very nice gelding - Billy rode him in both Westerns he did a while ago. Butternut had to wear makeup in the 2nd movie to look like a different horse.
Anne Hathaway can do no wrong tonight. I hate her! ;)
Posted by: Annie Where-but-Graupel | February 27, 2011 at 10:42 PM
Boob tape does wonders !!!
Posted by: telecomdropout | February 27, 2011 at 10:44 PM
Gwyneth has inherited her mama's pipes. Nice.
Posted by: Diva | February 27, 2011 at 10:44 PM
Gd Help Us. Gweneth. Couldn't they afford Martina McBride
Posted by: Loudmouth | February 27, 2011 at 10:45 PM
WHOOOAAAAHHH !! GWYNETH !!!!!!!!
Posted by: telecomdropout | February 27, 2011 at 10:45 PM
Gwyneth's not too bad as a singer either..
Posted by: Siouxie | February 27, 2011 at 10:45 PM
FTR - Gynneth is NOT 'country music's latest star.' She is an actress....now go find a better script this time and go act. Shoo. I said Shoo! Ick - she's white trash skinny, but that's about as country as she's gonna get.
Posted by: Annie Where-but-Graupel | February 27, 2011 at 10:46 PM
Isn't it about time they lose the Best Song category once and for all? Really.
cindy, I liked the Charlie Sheen joke too.
What I hate about the Oscars: in the first hour anything goes, people can ramble on forever, all kinds of stupid time-wasting crap goes on...after they get a couple of hours in and realize they are 45 minutes over they start playing the music immediately.
Why does Gwynnie think she's a country singer?
I am shocked, shocked that Randy Newman won in such a high level group of songs.
Posted by: Jeff Meyerson | February 27, 2011 at 10:47 PM
As actress/part time singer, I thought she held her own - I really didn't expect that.
Posted by: telecomdropout | February 27, 2011 at 10:48 PM
Best acceptance speech yet. :D
Posted by: Diva | February 27, 2011 at 10:48 PM
Randy's been smoking his shoelaces or something.
Posted by: diverdowndoc | February 27, 2011 at 10:48 PM
Somebody poke Dave to wake him up. I've missed blogging like this. It's so good to see everybody.
Posted by: nursecindy | February 27, 2011 at 10:50 PM
tele - it's all simple stuff she's singing - no guts, no chemistry, no country roots.
Yes, ddd - I hope Randy brought enough for everyone. But at least he didn't read a laundry list of thank-you's. After being nominated so many times, he can afford to skip the thank-you's.
Posted by: Annie Where-but-Graupel | February 27, 2011 at 10:51 PM
On second thought, wait to poke Dave. Celine is on.
Posted by: nursecindy | February 27, 2011 at 10:52 PM
Speaking of frigid temps, Celine is singing....
Posted by: Annie Where-but-Graupel | February 27, 2011 at 10:53 PM
Me too, Nurse Cindy (@10:50)!!
Celine puts me to sleep, but I like the tribute!
Posted by: diverdowndoc | February 27, 2011 at 10:54 PM
Skelator sings?
Posted by: Loudmouth | February 27, 2011 at 10:54 PM
Meh, stunt casting, Annie. Legacy kid, and all that.
Posted by: telecomdropout | February 27, 2011 at 10:55 PM
Damn miss Lena.
Posted by: Loudmouth | February 27, 2011 at 10:56 PM
Dave was watching bouncy ball.
Posted by: diverdowndoc | February 27, 2011 at 10:57 PM
Halle Berry - gorgeous, intelligent, eloquent. And nicer hair than even Dave.
Posted by: Annie Where-but-Graupel | February 27, 2011 at 10:57 PM
I like Celine. There! I've said it.
Posted by: Siouxie | February 27, 2011 at 10:57 PM
"It's not the load that gets you down, it's the way you carry it". AWESOME, Lena.
Posted by: telecomdropout | February 27, 2011 at 10:58 PM
Dave, I don't remember seeing any basketball on the Oscars. Did I miss something?
Posted by: nursecindy | February 27, 2011 at 10:58 PM
*snork* @ tele's legacy kid - nepotism is alive and well-edited.
Posted by: Annie Where-but-Graupel | February 27, 2011 at 10:59 PM
Wow, love that purple dress.
Posted by: Coconuts | February 27, 2011 at 11:01 PM
I'm such a FaceBook geek now that I keep looking for the "like" button on posts.
Posted by: diverdowndoc | February 27, 2011 at 11:01 PM
At least Celine's singing this time was better than her awful "Happy Birthday."
Question: other than Kirk Douglas has there been any other major movie star from more than 20 years ago?
Warren Beatty is there supporting his wife but didn't get to talk. Helen Mirren is in her 60's but her success has been in the last 20 years.
They don't even have Nicholson or De Niro or Pacino or Clint or Gene Hackman, let alone stars from the 1960's or earlier.
It's Liz Taylor's 79th birthday and she's in the hospital. Did you hear a mention? No.
Whoever had the over on number of dresses Anne Hathaway would wear is cleaning up tonight.
Posted by: Jeff Meyerson | February 27, 2011 at 11:02 PM
*gulps wine*
Beautiful blue dress, Anne !
*giggle, Annie*
Posted by: telecomdropout | February 27, 2011 at 11:02 PM
*snork* ddd! LIKE!
I loveeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee Anne's dresses!
Posted by: Siouxie | February 27, 2011 at 11:03 PM
New dress - drinks!
Posted by: Jeff Meyerson | February 27, 2011 at 11:05 PM
Wow, Mom hits a homer.
Posted by: Loudmouth | February 27, 2011 at 11:06 PM
DRINK!!
Posted by: Siouxie | February 27, 2011 at 11:06 PM
Did Halle Berry and Hillary Swank wear the same dress?
Posted by: diverdowndoc | February 27, 2011 at 11:06 PM
Heh, Tuco.
Posted by: Loudmouth | February 27, 2011 at 11:09 PM
Eli Wallach is 95 - a year older than Kirk Douglas.
God bless them both.
Posted by: Jeff Meyerson | February 27, 2011 at 11:09 PM
Penelope Cruz is SSSSSMMMOOOKKKIIINNN !!!!!!!!!!
LOVE that red HOT dress - didn't she *JUST* have a baby ??? WOW.
Posted by: telecomdropout | February 27, 2011 at 11:09 PM
Earlier I said I would kill to look like Anne Hathaway. Now I would like to say I would kill twice to look like Penelope Cruz.
Posted by: nursecindy | February 27, 2011 at 11:09 PM
Yeah, Jeff - was just telling Mr. Telecom that ...
He looks great and alert !! Go Dude !!!
Posted by: telecomdropout | February 27, 2011 at 11:10 PM
TRON geeks - take note !!!
Posted by: telecomdropout | February 27, 2011 at 11:12 PM
The Dude abides!
Posted by: Jeff Meyerson | February 27, 2011 at 11:12 PM
The Dude Abides.
Posted by: diverdowndoc | February 27, 2011 at 11:12 PM
Hailee Steinfeld lives nearby. Gotta root for my neighbor.
Posted by: Annie Where-but-Graupel | February 27, 2011 at 11:13 PM
The Directing Oscar...so, Anne Hathaway introduced Hilary Swank who then introduced Kathryn Bigelow who presented the award. Having the host present a presenter for a presenter...isn't that a little, I don't know, cumbersome?
Yay for "The King's Speech!"
Posted by: Sharon Lurie | February 27, 2011 at 11:13 PM
Penelope Cruz had a baby one month ago. Not fair. My baby is a teenager and I'm still trying to get my figure back.
Posted by: nursecindy | February 27, 2011 at 11:13 PM
*SNORK* DDD !! The Sullen One ADORES the Dude.
Posted by: telecomdropout | February 27, 2011 at 11:13 PM
Dude simul with Jeff! I'm baaaaaack!
Posted by: diverdowndoc | February 27, 2011 at 11:14 PM
Pfft. In my case I'd have had to have a figure in the first place to lose it. ;)
Posted by: Diva | February 27, 2011 at 11:14 PM