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February 24th, 2008

80th Annual Academy Awards - Feb. 24, 2008

Jon Stewart makes his second appearance as host of the Oscars. “You’re here!” he says gleefully to the audience, referring to the recently resolved “bitter writer’s strike.”
But no Vanity Fair Oscar party, out of respect for the writers. Too bad. Hey, if VF wants to give the writers some respect, says Stewart, howzabout […]

By Jane Boursaw -- 10 comments

February 24th, 2008

Oscars: Red Carpet Pictures

Here are some pictures from the red carpet at tonight’s 80th Academy Awards ceremony. I’m so glad the writers’ strike ended in time - it’s great to see some Hollywood glamor! Everyone looks so good! John Travolta’s hair looked a little weird, though. Like it was sprayed on or something.
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By Jeanne -- 5 comments

February 24th, 2008

Oscars: Live on the Red Carpet!

Big night tonight, as the Oscars kick into gear. Thought I’d do some Red Carpet intel as stars are arriving — beneath a plastic tarp, as it’s a wee bit drizzly out there at the Kodak Theatre in L.A.
6:25 ET: George Clooney arrives with girlfriend Sarah Larson. He’s looking dapper with a bow tie, […]

By Jane Boursaw -- 15 comments

February 23rd, 2008

Miley Cyrus Talks Faith With Barbara Walters

Miley Cyrus, a.k.a. Hannah Montana, is one of the featured interviews on the annual pre-Oscar “Barbara Walters Special,” Sunday, 7 p.m., on ABC. Others interviewed: Oscar nominee Ellen Page (”Juno”), actor Harrison Ford, and actress Vanessa Williams (”Ugly Betty”).
On “The View” this week, Walters gave us a sneak peek of her chat with Cyrus: […]

By Jane Boursaw -- 3 comments

February 23rd, 2008

Oscar Watch: Bleacher Creatures

Sure, we tune in to watch the stars and gowns and glam jewelry. But look close and you might see a couple of “bleacher creatures” who’ve been staking out their seats since 1970. Check out this report from CNN:

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By Jane Boursaw -- 0 comments

February 23rd, 2008

Hollywood Abuzz With Oscar Preps

We can’t all be at the Oscar festivities, but at least we can live vicariously through press reports. Here are a few from The Associated Press:

Don’t expect to see Allison Janney, who plays Juno’s stepmother in the Best Picture nominee at the gala. At a Friday night cocktail party hosted by Women in Film […]

By Jane Boursaw -- 0 comments

February 23rd, 2008

Oscar Watch: Gecko Smackdown

The Gecko Bloggers have made their predictions for the top six Oscars. Have you? See if you agree with ours:
Best Picture:

Atonement

Juno

Michael Clayton

No Country For Old Men

There Will Be Blood

Jeanne Picks: “No Country For Old Men,” because it terrified me more than any horror movie this year ever could. The writing, the acting and the […]

By Jane Boursaw -- 1 comment

February 21st, 2008

Review & Trailer: "No Country For Old Men"

Movie: No Country For Old Men
In Theaters:
Nov. 21, 2007

MPAA Rating: R for strong graphic violence and some language
Gecko Rating:

Nominated for 8 Oscars, including: Directing, Editing, Best Picture, and Supporting Actor (Javier Bardem, pictured)
Filmmakers Joel and Ethan Coen have always had a dark side, but they usually balance it out with quirky humor […]

By Jane Boursaw -- 7 comments

February 20th, 2008

"Great Debaters" Scores at Image Awards

The Great Debaters, directed by and starring Denzel Washington, received the NAACP’s 2007 Image award as Best Film of 2007.
Washington, along with costars Jurnee Smollett and teenager Denzel Whitaker, also received acting awards for the film.
As he collected his award at last Thursday’s ceremony at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Washington pointed out […]

By Jane Boursaw -- 0 comments

February 19th, 2008

Jon Stewart Talks Oscars on Larry King

Jon Stewart is set to host the 80th Annual Academy Awards on Sunday, but first, he’ll make a pit-stop at Larry King’s desk tonight, Feb. 20, at 9 p.m. ET on CNN.
The talk show pundit will offer his views on the writer’s strike, the presidential race, and, of course, the upcoming Oscars, […]

By Jane Boursaw -- 0 comments