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After some research here is the full list of the Oscar's nominees for 2012. I am excited that Moneyball and the Descendant's are in the running as I saw both of those films and really enjoyed those. No predictions on this yet but here is the big list with all the nominations. I am also including the link to the source post (Huffington Post)

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/01/24/oscar-nominations-2012-list_n_1225956.html

And an analysis of the nominations here:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/01/24/oscar-nominations-2012-surprises-and-snubs_n_1227459.html?1327419017

( Oscar's Nominations 2012 )

I am unsure whether or not I am watching the Oscar's this year. I know. I may or may not. I cannot decide if I am going to spend the time doing that. So will see.

One thing I will be doing is watching the State of the Union tonight. Go Obama!


by lotrangel17

I was really pleased to see that The King's Speech got top honor tonight. Also recognized for some technical and costume awards was Alice in Wonderland and Inception -- both movies that I liked a lot. I am putting a few movies on my "to see" list - The Fighter for one and some others.

Here is the full list of the awards for your information:

http://www.moviefone.com/oscars-academy-awards/nominee-winner

The winners have a little flag next to the title of the film etc.

Have a good night! *turns the TV off*

18 minutes away from the red carpet goodness. Here we are for Oscars 2011. The crudites have been cut, the guacamole purchased, we got chips. I am ready eddy for the awards ceremony today. I have a friend coming over and we will be donning tiaras for this year's Oscars Show 2011. Much silliness to ensue.

The pre-show starts at 2pm here in PST land and then the ceremony itself starts at 5:30 pm PST. (other time zones noted here: 8:30 EST - 7:30 CEN- 6:30 MNT - USA). I suggest checking a time zone site for international time zones.

My favorite for Best Picture is The King's Speech. I have not seen nor do I wish to see The Black Swan. I do like Natalie Portman but that movie did not appeal to me as a psycho drama-thriller thing and ballet is not an interest of mine. I do look forward to seeing her in Thor which is coming out later this year. So yays. See this post for the list of those nominated.

http://phyncke.livejournal.com/498970.html

Anyways. I am looking forward to the glitz and glam and hope the show delivers some entertainment and laughs. Yays!

Cheers!

These Oscar promotions are a hoot. Anne Hathaway and James Franco are hosting and have done some hilarious advertisements for the upcoming broadcast. Here is one of them. I only hope that the actual awards show is this funny and comedic.



Wardrobe malfunction!!!!!!!

In a gesture more eloquent than any of them at the Oscars, George Clooney shows his mettle at the Oscars. Instead of just entering on the red carpet, he acknowledged the fans by approaching the fence and interacting with the throngs of people cordoned off behind chain linked fences at the Kodak Theatre, Hollywood CA. It was a true way to show that he has not forgotten who truly pays him and puts him where he is...the fans that go see his movies. This, folks, was my favorite Oscar moment this year. Unbelievable. I don't need to see anything else really. That was it for me.

I looked on youtube to see if anyone had posted a clip of it yet but no. I will post this when I can find it. He is just the best. I think he is a class act and one of the people. Just great.

My file photo:



Other thoughts:

-The coverage wears thin and these reporters are just insipid.
-Queen Latifah looked gorgeous.
-Meryl Streep is all class and could wear a paper bag and look great.
-Sandra Bullock for best actress is my guess.
-Jeff Bridges for Best Actor. I really want to see that movie.

So it is still going on but I thought I would post my first analysis of the Oscars, the "you heard it here first" thing. Ya.

So some of those dresses and outfits go in the category of "what were you thinking"? Mickey Rourke is to be expected. He is, shall we say, eccentric and odd and he is mourning the loss of his beloved pet. I actually think he was well received and they were loving him there. I need to see that movie. I am really interested in The Wrestler.

I have some loves and I have some hates as far as the dresses go. I think I will focus on the positives here...no sense in dissing people on the blog here.

Red Carpet:
My two favorite dresses were---Ann Hathaway and Taraji Henson. Both showed clean lines and a nice fall of the dress. Ann Hathaway positively sparkled her way into the hall and that is what it is all about...the glitter.

( Pic of my faves... )

The Show Itself:

Hugh Jackman's opener---a total win. Who knew he could sing and dance like that. He just was hamming it up and having a great time. I don't think he wrote that but he sure looked like he was having a ball. Go him! He looks great and boy can he hold up that tux with style. He delivered his lines great and I was a bit miffed that he did not get more air time. I would have liked to see him more.

MORE HUGH!!!!

I loved the Pineapple Express dudes doing their thing. I saw that movie and it was hilarious. Those guys are funny together. Ben Stiller? What? Stop it. That was so not funny. I like Ben Stiller too but NO.

Kate Winslet is a class act--am watching her speech now. She is lovely and one of my favorite people in film today. This year she seemed over-exposed and in a few too many films but she is always good. That was a tough category.

This show always seems long.

I love the set that they put together for this one. The shimmery curtain was cool. It was a nice effect with the lighting.

I know that Slumdog Millionaire is taking a lot of the awards and I am happy about that. I just loved that movie and I thought it was fantastic....from the story to the music to the visual. An all around great movie and that is what this is about.

As predicted--Slumdog won and Sean Penn for best actor. I am personally happy about those. Feel free to comment with your opinions. I think just to be nominated is significant recognition and it really does mean a lot but I am very content with the outcome there.

And now on to Babwa Wawa... *he he*


by lotrangel17

Oh the delightfully gorgeous Hugh Jackman. He is clever too. I think it will be a really good Oscar show. So not to disappoint, I am here with some pre-Oscar photos of the man. Just to get is in the mood for tomorrow's extravaganza. Mostly clothed though one beach shot of him and his manly chest, yesh.

( Hugh Jackman Oscar MC... )

Like we will all be listening to what HE is saying. Ya.

In other news. I had a killer week at work. Killer in a good sense. My award program deadline was Friday and I have effectively doubled my numbers from last year. That is GOOD, very good. Especially since I came up with and implemented the communications plan that resulted in this. I am just so pleased with this. The timing could not be better either since I am up for my reclass soon and it makes me look really good. Yayus. I have ideas for next year too, if we get funding. Have to see if this program will even be offered. My director is hoping that it will be endowed since we have been so successful. So can only hope.

I am house sitting in the hills this weekend and right now I have many animals under my care. Two rabbits, a cat, a bird, a dog and a cat. I also have to see to my little cat. I don't know how J*** does this all the time. That is a lot of animals. I do like staying here as it is quiet and I can get my laundry done. So that is nice. I got the gourmet to go meal last night and had a really good night. Early to bed and feel well rested.

So we are on to Oscars tomorrow night. Oh la la.


by lotrangel17