Oscar Gowns and Gaffes
Feb28

Oscar Gowns and Gaffes

When it comes to the Academy Awards, the ultra white-hot impact red carpet photographs have a shelf life of years, if not decades. One false fashion move can follow you forever, and we’re afraid Melissa Leo made it. The best supporting actress winner has actually come up in our estimation for breaking the mold during the highly political awards season campaigning. Let’s not forget no one had really heard of her until a few years ago...

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TAR’s Oscar Contest Open Until Midnight, and Some Predictions for Tonight!
Feb22

TAR’s Oscar Contest Open Until Midnight, and Some Predictions for Tonight!

The 83rd annual Academy Awards are just hours away, and we were able to see some of the rehearsals at the Kodak last night–so here are just a few predictions as we get ready for the evening. Anne Hathaway will stun with her many gown changes and hosting exuberance. James Franco won’t generate much excitement. Billy Crystal will make a surprise appearance. Florence (of the Machine) will generate even more buzz by performing...

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Locking Up the Oscars

An historic win, a sin of omission, a rude interruption, tears of joy and some killer  one-liners—all part of the lengthy live telecast of the 82nd annual Academy Awards  on ABC. Opening the show with Neil Patrick Harris doing a song and dance number was inspired and attention-grabbing right out of the gate, but the tune disappointed. Still, it won’t hurt his well-deserved new rep as the go-to guy for awards show hosting duties. The...

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