Come on, you know you want to…let’s hear your predictions for the Oscars.
I’ve only seen one nominated film this year, yep that’s right, one — Juno. Which was sweet. (Tragically, Resident Evil: Extinction was overlooked). So my predictions would be pretty useless.
The Go Fug Yourselves ladies are live blogging the red carpet happenings as we speak:
6:21 p.m.: It just occurred to us that, thanks to the bad weather in Los Angeles, it’s entirely possible someone could get hit by lightning on the red carpet. We nominate Katherine Heigl, just because.
What can I tell you about Oscar night? Well, everybody who expects to be on camera will stop drinking caffeine two months in advance, because it makes your skin look ashen on camera (vasoconstricor, cuts off blood supply to the surface). And the need to wiggle into those tiny dresses will mean everyone is on max dosage of Adderall (no, all those young actresses are not ADHD — it’s the worst kept secret in Hollywood that Adderall is what keeps them so skinny and makes them so crazy).
Friends o’ the blog Sidney Blumenthal and Robert Johnson are the Executive Producers of Taxi to the Dark Side, which is nominated for best feature length documentary, so we’ll be pulling for them.
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Do we do Don Seigelman here? It’s coming on now in the East
Lahoma and I have decided our time is up here. Keep up the good fight folks.
Lahoma and okk.
Put the Siegalman in my thread just below — legal crap there, bad bosom exposure here. *g*
Fox News is a festival of ignorance.
Barack Obama will drink John McCain’s milkshake.
-G
Thanks. It came up after this one. will go there
I went to TiVo 60 Minutes (to tape the Siegelman bit) and found out that it was on at 6:00 here! (Sacramento) It has always been on at 7:00. Good thing the Oscars are going to be on, and I went to tape it — otherwise, I would have missed it.
We hardly bother with movies these days. Over priced and usually a waste of time and unmemorable as I can’t remember the last movies we saw.
Sicko was very good, but I still want to see “the Corporation”.
There is such a thing?
OT: Anonymous to Nader/
http://www.236.com/blog/w/elec…..n_4373.php
bowl of popcorn. glass of wine. out the window bright sunshine breaking through the gloomy gray hollywood day.
it’s showtime.
We don’t GO to movies anymore either. They come out so fast on DVD, usually.
But lots of boobs in both.
and the nominee for most cringe-worthy performance on the red carpet: gary busey.
(for those following along on “e”)
Hey, don’t make fun of Karl and his “bro.”
WTF? It’s on early here to! I already missed 20 minutes of the show.
Ok, so, we’re talking about boobs in this thread?
Sadly, I’m being forced to watch a Dora the Explorer at the moment because The Peanut is not yet in bed. It’s like Oscar-night torture. Although now I’m a little grateful I missed Gary Busey…
“Attorney, Barry Turner, a lecturer in law and medical ethics at Leeds Law School in the UK, warns about of dangers of “pathologising” children’s behavior. He says psychiatric drugs have a disinhibitory effect on children and those who grow up disinhibited become psychopathic.
“Psychopaths,” he explains, “are unable to benefit from guilt, fear or empathy and pray on victims without inhibition.”
http://www.countercurrents.org/pringle110307.htm
Adderall is given to ADD people Hmm like a certain President Perhaps? Who quite honestly I think might have ADD, but what are the long term effects in adults? People have wondered about Darth’s sudden change from Bush 1’s presidency where he thought keeping troops in Iraq was a bad idea to the warmonger almost teenage male lover of war and torture we see now.
I wonder if he heard that Bush 2 was taking Adderall to help him pay attention and then called Rush Limpballs Doctor for a prescription?
After all with 9/11 I’m sure that there were a lot of long nights and lots of late readings of ignored intelligence reports which I’m sure only enhanced the paranoia effects of the drug.
At least that would be my argument if I were Darth’s lawyer for a War Crimes trial.
Please give me some warning about a link that takes me to a Paris Hilton story. Although, maybe I should be skipping skinny actress links to begin with.
Too bad it’s Dora, I love Backyardagains and Jack’s Big Music Show!
oh, it’ll be on youtube in about 5-4-3-…
busey was a total jerk, disrupting an interview ryan seacrest was doing with jennifer garner. on the other hand, it was definitely different.
We watch Backyardigans. The Peanut can now tell Jazz from Swing and Big Band. At least they make the music fun for the grown-ups, which is much appreciated!
Paris did more time than Scooter Libby:)
Yikes!
I caught about two seconds of some lady commentator with enhanced lips like I haven’t seen since I caught my last trout.
this is the year of “women in red”. and pink. not much black so far.
Anyway, tonight we get to attend wife’s daughter performing hip hop in some lower east side club. Oh Boy is that gonna be culture shock.
I couldn’t deal with no caffeine.
Bring on the blush!
The camera adds ten pounds they say, but maybe it went all to her lips?
Here’s my one big hope of the night — which likely means the poor man won’t win: Hal Holbrooke for Best Supporting Actor. I so wanted Peter O’Toole to win when he was up, as I also wanted Ian McKellen to win, and nada. So I’ve probably utterly jinxed Hal Holbrooke. But he’s never won, and it would be nice for him to do so this evening.
Anyone watch the Spirit Awards on IFC. Awesome, Dusitn Hoffman said he fucked Jaivier Bardem and Phillip Seymour Hoffman was their love child.
I saw There Will Be Blood — Daniel Day Lewis and the cinematography were great, but the pacing and narrative was uneven; it seemed like the whole movie was a close-up of DDL’s character.
The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford was good and slow but Affleck should have been nominated for Best Actor since he played Robert Ford and he was in the damn title.
McKellen should have won for Gods and Monsters.
Javier Bardem for Best Supporting Actor. It’s a lock. Very chilling turn as a cold-blooded killer.
Helen Mirren looks fantastic. Nicole Kidman — don’t get the dress. Mila Jovovich? Robbed.
I do not get the whole enhanced lip injection thing — at least, when it’s done badly anyway. (How would you ever know if someone had it done well — is that even possible?) I saw a preview for a Meg Ryan film recently — and she doesn’t even look like herself. I always think about the Gldie Hawn character in First Wives Club — the kooky actress with the overdone lips — it just looks painful.
Kidman is pregnant at the moment — was it a flowy dress? (Still stuck watching Dora…aiiyeeee!)
roberto begnini over ian mckellan was wrong. really really wrong.
it was like the voters were voting for “sure to give the most crowd pleasing speech”.
hilary swank dropped hubby – looks fab now!
There must be a time delay from East to West, which you would think would go the other way.
You are seeing things before I am and I am on the West coast.
tilda scares me………
PDidiy, or whatever they are calling him this week.
is that cutie colin farrell with his mom?
Yeah, but she was great in “Michael Clayton”. Another chilling character.
ROFL
Anyplace online to see this for those of us with no TV?
aye.
Ralph Nader not invited to the Oscars decides to run for President.
Ralph Nader who will turn 74 on the 27th was inspired by 76 year old Raul Castro. “If he can do it, so can I.” His platform is that all of the other candidates are too young and that “they all look alike”. In part this is about politics. In part it is about Mr. Nader being too cheap to spring for a new pair of glasses in the last 30 years.
Ah, I just saw my next hairstyle, worn by Julie Christie.
i dont go to movies – i wait for the dvd or catch them when they come to cable… but i also love her intense acting ;o}
and jennifer hudson looking lovely. unlike last year’s attack of the metallic jacket.
In related news, Nader referred to John McCain as “that young upstart”, and called him a “whippersnapper”.
Did you see Orlando?
Jane, did you ever get a chance to go to the Red Carpet gig?
That dress was very lovely without the weird metallic shrug. What was her stylist thinking last year?
ooooooooo my dear johnny depp – the older he gets – the better he looks – niceeeeeee
Did you see Orlando?
With Tilda I should have said.
So Jane, what’s “friend of the blog” Sidney Bloomenthal going to do when Hill’s campaign crashes & burns? [He quit Salon to work on her campaign.]
hmmm – calista has picked up a pound or 2 – good for her
I don’t know what it is about her, but Hillary Swank just grates on my last nerve…
I saw Michael Clayton — great movie; a winner. Also saw “There will be blood.” One of the most pointless movies I’ve ever seen, and I usually like DDL.
Somehow, whatever happens, I think Sidney will find any number of things to keep himself busy. Always.
viggo!! *sigh* (hope that beard is for a role)
I was just going to say she needs a sammich.
I miss his writing @ Salon.
Johnny Depp – I am SO in love with him!!!
LMAO!!!!
LOL !!!
SEATTLE, Washington (AP) — The estate of Ric Weiland, a high school classmate of Microsoft Corp. founders Bill Gates and Paul Allen and one of the first five people to work at the software giant, has left $65 million to gay rights and HIV/AIDS organizations.
The bequests were announced Sunday by the Pride Foundation of Seattle, where Weiland was a board member for several years. The foundation called it the largest single bequest ever given to gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender causes.
harrison is making her eat finally lol
The ”lip” thing killed Meg Ryan career instantly.
This is hard to read and just be watching the interviews with Barbara Walters. Harrison Ford counts a good sleep as a plus. I can relate, but can’t wait to see all the stars on the red carpet.
yes.
Florida?
Zellewigger,Such a sweetie.
Woof.
Yi Yi Yi.
sorry MM – i got 1st dibs on JP!!
It’s the “good life” in Jackson Hole.
Nominee for Best Actor: St McVain for “The Lady Wore Charmeuse”… a thriller set in post-imperial Washington and featuring a lively cast of characters and crooks…
The Lobby starring John McCain!
good evening ladies, can I play too?
cate blanchett in purple, gorgeous. have to get another look at renee zelwegger’s silver frock.
and gents…
and that fine man she has………..
“Orlando” is a curiously ravishing series of essays built around an the title character’s travel through four centuries and two genders. The film’s critical acclaim and awards in contrast with the luke warm IMDB user rating is testimony to the esoterics and queer plot of the film. “Orlando’s” artful and elegant presentation features a wonderful performance by Swinton, sumptuous costuming, lush locations, and a screenplay rich in comedic overtones and serious undercurrents. Not for everyone but a wonderful film for the jaded.
OSCAR TIME!!!!
Steel cage match to settle this!!!!
Woo hoo — high def Oscars coverage and the new Bose sound system. Sweeeeeeeet! I knew I let Mr. ReddHedd get this for some reason…oh GOD, it’s Regis Philbin…in high def with Bose sound…arrrrrrrgh, talk about a downer.
hope jon stewart kicks ass!!! meaning i want him to do well
Regis is so nasal…so retro…but at least I’m getting to see some of what most of you have already seen.
That is such a fabulous film. I love Tilda Swinton in that. And in Narnia — she was perfect.
Tilda Swinton was so scary and stuff of your nightmares in Narnia.
oh wait – its NOT OSCAR time…. WTF?!
i know…..
Less Regis, more red carpet shots please.
I agree, I just got my IMAX and hi-def installed this weekend. OOH RAH!
I guess it dates some of us! Sixteen years ago.
Are we all wearing our formal wear?
ROFLMAO
Based on a fine novel by Virginia Woolf.
John Revolting, where’s Oblivious Neutron Bomb?
What’s with Travolta’s “Eddie Munster” haircut?
I’m wearing my best jeans.
yeah – i’m in by bestest nighty lol
OMG — what has John Travolta done to his hair. It looks like spray-on hair or something. Bizarre…
Don’t pick on John Travolta. He’s so nice and he was awesome in Hairspray!!!
I enjoyed Hairspray. Sweet. I am wearing my special new tight pin striped stretch pants and old sweater because it’s still frickin cold in Illinois.
Rsgis is nothing if not a Ham …
scarily, i think that is exactly what it is. reminded me of beau bridges in “the fabulous baker boys”.. ooops, javier! gotta go-
Yup, ever read her “Biography” Flush about a cocker spaniel?
I am loving that emerald green jewel-tone of that gown. What a great color.
I’m going to pretend that I am following you all. i know I live in so Cal but I’m watching a recorded episode of one of my favorite shows on A&E. I’m such a nerd
Regis-Yet another reason to hate Notre Dame
javier, what a hottie!
Did you see ‘The Rock” earlier?
Same hair.
Spooky.
Really sharp doggie food commercial. Best little white dog I’ve seen in a while.
Ditto
No, I was watching a cartoon with The Peanut before she went up to bed. The texture of that hair was just weird on high def…no way to really describe it.
That is the color of the year, Christy …
I’m switching back & forth with “The Soup.” The snark is welcome.
The Peanut is probably too young to go gaga about Miley Cyrus who was looking lovely and appropriate in a red gown.
More like ‘Fur’.
gotta blow out at 9 to watch “The Wire”
What a great night…Oscar live blogging at FDL and Jezebel..sure beats watching TV.
Is Jennifer Garner 13 going on 40? meow.
Both my son and daughter were digging Mylie Cyrus. Props to Disney Sledgehammer marketing
Wow, I like Jennifer Garner.
I love Jennifer Garner. (Doesn’t hurt that she’s a WV gal…)
(don’t give anything away!! i’ll have to catch the repeat)
Helen Mirren is one very beautiful lady.
I hope there is another great moment like Will Ferrell, Jack Black and Walter C. Reilly singing to Helen Mirren. That’s a classic.
*perk* Dwayne? What is he doing with fake hair? tell me your mistaken? Just as well, I’m over my crush anyway. It’s all about Troy Polamalu
Helen Mirren: There are many strong performers in the male category …
Love Helen Mirren saying, with her proper English accent, “I’m playing a madam in a whorehouse.”
Helen Mirren looks fantastic. That gown was such a gorgeous cranberry color on her.
Helen Mirren as a Nevada Madame, hell yes!
Cameron Diaz … YOWR
I love DDL but one hoop would suffice.
Never heard of it!
LOL I had to turn to turn the channel out of curiosity and immediately my husband asked why Cameron Diaz hadn’t combed her hair for the event
Sorry, he is a proper englishman and doesn’t understand the whole sloppy hair bit
WHERE”S THE BEEF?
Regis has found someone older than himself to interview …
Flush is often described as the biography of Elizabeth Barrett Browning from the point of view of her dog, but, as the title and subtitle suggest, Flush: A Biography is in fact the biography of Flush himself. It is also a parody of biographical writing, mocking from the outset the technique of presenting the biographical subject in the context of his or her family and genealogy by tracing Flush’s origins well beyond his pedigree, back to the beginning of life on earth.
No Country For Old Men
Terrific book.
Hey Twisted!
ROFL
I’ll comb it !!! *g*
twelve minutes until monologue.
LOL my husband would say the same if it was Halley Berry
LOL. I was just relieved it wasn’t goth black.
Sidney B. says “hi” on Blackberry from inside the Kodak theater.
I hope hollywood laughs at TV guy Jon Stewart’s jokes tonight. They only seem to accept ridicule from fellow movie people…thoughts?
Mr. ReddHedd has conveniently found something else to do in another room. *g* (Not exactly a red carpet kinda fella…)
Did he get good seats? I hope he wins so he has to fumble around for his notes. *g*
Jack N. grinning-from-front-row emoticon yet???
Ooooh….accountants!
How much is popcorn in there?
Well, I do blame you and Teddy for making me watch the Oscars three years in a row…and enjoying every minute..)
I must say that I love the glamorous looks and we just don’t see that much any more :(
Ellen Page is a very talented actor. I was surprised by her comedy chops in Juno; I’ve only seen her before in “Hard Candy” and man, what a performance!
Ellen Page is so gorgeous.
Hillary Swank: you need a new hair dresser.
Hey Margot, how goes the art?
It’s so funny I don’t know any of these actors or the films. I feel just like an expert on Fox. *g*
Good lord, make Regis shut up…
Gary Busey was there with his attorney…
lol – same here
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
That should have come with a spew warning…
Wow, that oscar head countdown thingie looks like the one finger salute!
Okay, I’ll look for it.
AMEN!!!!
I’m so late to the thread. I was making the popcorn.
let me squeeze in potty time – dont want to miss the opening monologue
Ooooooh — who is in the purple gown?
Too much of the military is in Iraq.
Well, Jack’s fully juiced. That’s gonna be fun.
The REEG!
he’s done.
I think I am rooting for Juno. I really liked No Country For old Men and Atonement too.
Too much info!
well cate blanchett is wearing purple. really pretty dress. she came by during “dora”.
looked like cate blanchett but she whizzed by too fast. perty.
I’m working on it, and adding it to an album. I’m trying to get 10 like you said. Tw3k is helping w/ feedback etc.
Jeebus..I turned on the TV..Regis won’t shut up..I lasted 90 sec.
Is it me. or are the dresses a bit disappointing this year?
Or is it just that Regis’s helper bunnies don’t have joan Rivers eye for the clothes?
You may hate Joan, but she does bee-line for the most interesting dresses.
Whomever it was, she was in the front row about 4 seats over from Juiced Jack. She had dark hair, though, so I don’t think it was Cate Blanchett…hmmmm…
If anyone’s interested… Tom Cruise is at some NASCAR event in CA. Prolly won’t make the red carpet tonight
*ducks and exits stage left*
;~P
Showtime!
He’s done now — thank god. Jon Stewart coming up momentarily…
She’s hilarious in the Geico commercial.
really? hehehe
Excellent, post them on Facebook for feedback as well!
Kate was on the spirit awards last night, she’s very pregnant.
Hey wasn’t that guy in Death for Smoochie?
Why we write.
Maybe I’ll try again..Regis on a 62″ TV at the end of the bed.Bleeech!!
Does Adderall really help make you skinny?
cause all those Google ads on the sidebar are offering very attractive prices with free shipping.
Try bolivian marching powder.
Jack Nickelson. If only he knew who I am.
Dennis Hopper. ( Waaaaaay later, I tell my Dennis Story.)
Did anyone see Dennis Hopper’s skit with Rainn Wilson on last night’s Spirit Awards? Hilarious!
Come on upstairs to a new Oscar thread.
Is that one of the Weinstein brothers sitting with Renee Zellwiger behind Johnny Depp? He looks like Meatloaf with those sideburns.