The Oscar thread; Update: Goracle (almost) announces! Update: Gore wins Oscar for Best Social Consciousness; Update: Scorsese wins
posted at 7:17 pm on February 25, 2007 by Allahpundit
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Tonight’s the night Hollywood takes a break from disclaiming responsibility for any of the culture’s ills to congratulate itself for having so much influence over the culture. The tension mounts: Is this the year for Scorsese? Will black actors take home three of the big four? If they do, will the Goracle use his “black voice” for his acceptance speech?
I haven’t seen a single movie on the long list of nominees so I couldn’t care less who wins except with respect to Best Actress, where, as always, I root for Kate. (N.B.: Mirren’s a mortal lock.) It’d be cool to see “Borat” win too, I guess, if only for Cohen’s speech. We’ll have some sort of video later — probably Scorsese, possibly the Gorebot if he says something jerky. Which he probably will.
As I write this, the photo wire is at 73 pages and counting. (He’s wearing Ralph Lauren.) Consider this an open thread for predictions, running commentary, etc. To start the discussion, I offer you two clips of Fox News’s red carpet coverage this afternoon. Their entertainment reporter, Lisa Bernhard, gets lost in the shuffle sometimes on FNC. Clearly she wanted to make very, very sure that didn’t happen today.
Update: It’s starting early. From DeGeneres’s opening monologue:
Update: Cute.
Update: Dog bites man. This isn’t an awards ceremony, it’s a fundraiser.
Update: Supposedly the winners aren’t known beforehand, but surely they didn’t bring Lucas, Coppola, and Spielberg together to hand an award to Paul Greengrass.
Coppola has an Oscar, Lucas has a billion dollars, and Spielberg has both. Advantage: Spielberg.
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You said two clips.
Where is the second?
EFG on February 25, 2007 at 7:26 PM
Rumor has it that Gore will announce his candidacy on stage if he wins…we have our bucket ready.
Malpaso on February 25, 2007 at 7:27 PM
Never mind.
EFG on February 25, 2007 at 7:29 PM
ps: Clint Eastwood’s wife it HOT!
Malpaso on February 25, 2007 at 7:34 PM
This is the kind of stuff that makes my eyes roll back in my head. Where are those re-runs of the fight over Anna Nicole’s dead body ….?
warriorlawyer on February 25, 2007 at 7:35 PM
They are better actors than me, for sure, other than that…
Lawrence on February 25, 2007 at 7:42 PM
I’ll wait for the DVD.
Dusty on February 25, 2007 at 7:47 PM
Free Tibet!
infidel on February 25, 2007 at 7:50 PM
Heh.
Perhaps not. I heard yesterday that the Goracle is not invited to the podium if ICT wins. The award goes to the producers, and he isn’t one of them. He’s trying to appeal (and probably has minions at the SCOTUS begging for cert as we speak) the rule…and the Academy will likely defer on political grounds, but as the rules stand, we won’t be getting that particular gift.
Pablo on February 25, 2007 at 7:51 PM
The film’s producer says he’s going to bring Gore up with him. What’s the academy going to do, intercept him on his way to the stage?
Allahpundit on February 25, 2007 at 7:52 PM
Oh, they’ll toss the rules for Manbearpig anyway. The Academy has a country to run, you know!
The People’s Cube has a draft of his speech.
Pablo on February 25, 2007 at 7:55 PM
Uh, like I give a rat’s… Hollywood will bow before my middle finger before I’ll bow before them.
John on February 25, 2007 at 7:57 PM
The audience will experience multiple Gore-basms when The Goracle gets onstage.
Akl I know is, I hope I’m still awake to catch Michelle and that other woman at 10:30.
JammieWearingFool on February 25, 2007 at 7:57 PM
Just finished soaking in some Laurie Dhue on FNC. She’s still got it.
JammieWearingFool on February 25, 2007 at 8:01 PM
Don’t forget. Michelle and Kirsten now have their own show. Tonight. 10:30 on FNC.
Yes. We are smarter than everyone else, as FNC is finally giving Michelle (with Kirsten) her own show. It is supposed to be about blogs. I know what I will be watching instead of hollyweird liberals showing how important they are.
rslancer14 on February 25, 2007 at 8:03 PM
Does her mother know she’s wearing that dress???!!!
WOW! Hubba hubba!
robblefarian on February 25, 2007 at 8:06 PM
Eh…I’m watching “The Sopranos” on DVD.
Slublog on February 25, 2007 at 8:09 PM
I generally don’t give a (blank) about this night, however I am hoping Cars wins for best animated film, movie… It’s the only movie I’ve seen in the past year. Either the movies aren’t very good or not interesting, or I really need to get out more.
Set the DVR for Michelle at 10:30 if I conk out.
freebird on February 25, 2007 at 8:15 PM
We must always bear in mind that the “Oscars” is a TRADE SHOW!
Mojave Mark on February 25, 2007 at 8:16 PM
It’s nice to know Israeli designers like boobs as much as i do. Yet another reason to support their fine country. I’ll be rooting for Kate Winslett also. She was great in Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind and, as mentioned before, i like boobs and she shows hers frequently. So go Kate!
forged rite on February 25, 2007 at 8:18 PM
Oscars what?
Ah, Jackie, Jr…we hardly knew ye…
Slublog on February 25, 2007 at 8:18 PM
I hate celebrities, but I’d roll in the hay with Helen Mirren any day–and I’m 36!
jaleach on February 25, 2007 at 8:36 PM
Ugh…… Ellen is rambling. Later she will be giving away boxes of “Suddenly Salad”.
Is this thread designed to be a “live thread”?
Lothar on February 25, 2007 at 8:39 PM
I think we need to see more of Lisa Bernhard in the future.
Alex K on February 25, 2007 at 8:43 PM
The Oscars attempt to appease Jesse Jackson with a gospel choir.
Lothar on February 25, 2007 at 8:44 PM
Real men care nothing for the Oscars. They watch Dogfights instead. H/t to Stanley Kurtz for reminding me that History Channel is counterprogramming the Oscars.
Bryan on February 25, 2007 at 8:48 PM
BTW…Allah, why do you hate us so?
What did we do to deserve a picture of that wretched gnome Cameron Diaz on the front page?
Slublog on February 25, 2007 at 8:52 PM
oh Al Qaeda? Remember that terrorist attack you were planning against western decadence?
You’re wanted on sound stage 3
Defector01 on February 25, 2007 at 8:52 PM
Thats tonight?
EnochCain on February 25, 2007 at 8:52 PM
My father was telling me earlier tonight that if Al Gore looks measurably thinner, he’s running for President, and if he doesn’t, he isn’t.
I think it’s safe to say at this point that he isn’t running for President.
Mibrilane on February 25, 2007 at 8:53 PM
Allah, why do you hate us so?
What did we do to deserve a picture of that wretched gnome Cameron Diaz on the front page?
Slublog on February 25, 2007 at 8:53 PM
Looks more like he is in the running to replace the Michelin Man.
EnochCain on February 25, 2007 at 8:54 PM
Whoops. Double post. Sorry about that.
Slublog on February 25, 2007 at 8:54 PM
Nothing gives the Academy Awards continued relevance and historic prestige more than a musical number with Will Ferrel
Darksean on February 25, 2007 at 8:58 PM
PAN’S LABYRINTH (EL LABRINTO DEL FAUNO) is a really great little movie, by the way. I expect it to win every category it’s in - 98 out of 100 rating at metacritic.com.
Mibrilane on February 25, 2007 at 8:59 PM
great little musical number by will ferril et al.
I’m beating my wife 3-2 in the oscar race right now.
Vincenzo on February 25, 2007 at 9:10 PM
I agree, Pan’s Labyrinth was a very good, unexpected film.
elpresidente on February 25, 2007 at 9:11 PM
Elements & Motion–good stuff.
elpresidente on February 25, 2007 at 9:14 PM
Props to the military?
Light applause, of course.
elpresidente on February 25, 2007 at 9:17 PM
Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaawwwwwwwnnnnnnnn……
d1carter on February 25, 2007 at 9:20 PM
Shhhhh….don’t tell the Imams that Oscar is holding a crusader sword.
Limerick on February 25, 2007 at 9:25 PM
Anyone watching FOX News “Reel Politics, Hollywood Ran America” on right now? I love it! Showing the hypocrisy and BS coming out of Hollywood during the Oscars is just awesome!
BJ on February 25, 2007 at 9:27 PM
when does the Goracle announce his candidacy?
Also, my wife has tied it up and we are at 3-3 in our picks so far. We both missed on Alan Arkin(I went with marky mark becuase i want the departed to win, but knew alan arkin will win).
Vincenzo on February 25, 2007 at 9:29 PM
Lisa Bernhard certainly looked great in that dress.
As for the Oscars.. whatever. A bunch a stinkin’ hypocrites on various issues. “Global Warming” for example. They got tons of gas guzzling cars, huge houses that consume massive energy, planes that also gulp fuel, the list goes on so until I see them riding horses to and from their movies and hanging their clothes out to dry on a clothes line on their own then I can care less about that or any other cause most of them supposedly “champion”.
Yakko77 on February 25, 2007 at 9:33 PM
Patton is on AMC and there’s a Dogfights (as in airplanes…) marathon on the History Channel just in case anyone is looking for some quality programming…
rbb on February 25, 2007 at 9:33 PM
Hooray!
Oscar Night in Hollywood.
Our Motto …….
We love ourselves and we set aside tonite to honor how much we love ourselves.
We’re Great.
My gown cost $12,000 and the material to make it cost $79.
Thank You for paying $8.50 for a movie ticket, so I could afford my overpriced designer gown.
Good Night.
[puking sound]
fogw on February 25, 2007 at 9:35 PM
Yep, thought that was great.
Zorro on February 25, 2007 at 9:36 PM
The Goracle speaks and he still looks like a fat penguin….
What a bunch of crap!!!
d1carter on February 25, 2007 at 9:37 PM
The Goracle has spoken.
elpresidente on February 25, 2007 at 9:38 PM
The Goracle has spoken, and neigh did we laugh.
Vincenzo on February 25, 2007 at 9:39 PM
Nice “cut off by the music” gag by Gore - despite the mis-timed reaction by him, but what the hey, he’s not an actor.
Although, he was in an impressively well received work of fiction last year…
Mibrilane on February 25, 2007 at 9:40 PM
What, no announcement?!?!?!
Leo and the Hollywood liberals must be beside themselves with grief.
Environmentally-friendly and carbon-neutral grief.
elpresidente on February 25, 2007 at 9:40 PM
Plus, AMC also has John Wayne and “Sands of Iwo Jima”!!!
OOO-RAH! Semper Fi!
kevcad on February 25, 2007 at 9:42 PM
Some cat is sitting in his mansion counting up all the profit from selling ‘carbon-credits’ to the academy. Hail greeness!
Limerick on February 25, 2007 at 9:44 PM
Even with Hollywood’s best writers and directors at the Goreacle’s beck and call, he still can’t do a halfway decent job.
But hey, Battlestar’s on soon!!
Darksean on February 25, 2007 at 9:46 PM
MAD MAX 2: THE ROAD WARRIOR finally gets the Oscar it so richly deserves!
Oh, wait, that was 25 years ago. Sigh.
Last time an animated movie worth a darn won the Animated Movie award was when SPIRITED AWAY won.
Hold on… Mr. Personality (also known as Ben Affleck) is now on screen…
Mibrilane on February 25, 2007 at 9:46 PM
A humble prayer of thanksgiving on this Oscar night, courtesy of the Ace of Spades.
billy on February 25, 2007 at 9:49 PM
FAKE BOOBS KILL ANIMALS.
bloggless on February 25, 2007 at 9:55 PM
Why would anyone watch that award show when Patton is on?
bloggless on February 25, 2007 at 9:58 PM
Patton is on? What channel?
Slublog on February 25, 2007 at 9:58 PM
Wuh? Is the half hour news hour a repeat already? I thoguht it was 2 new episodes.
lorien1973 on February 25, 2007 at 10:00 PM
Gwynneth flew from her home to visit the colonists to present an award. I wonder what her carbon footprint is? Just wants to stay in touch with the biz….
d1carter on February 25, 2007 at 10:17 PM
HAIR DYE AND BLEACH, FAKE BOOBS, COSMETICS, COLLAGEN, BOTOX, AND PLASTIC SURGERY ALL KILLS ANIMALS WITH ANIMAL TESTING. WHO DO THEY THINK THEY ARE FOOLING. PATTON IS ON AMC, I THINK. I JUST SAW HIM. HE SAID TO TELL YOU HELLO AND HE IS SORRY HE COULD NOT BE HERE RIGHT NOW, WHEN WE SO DESPERATELY NEED HIM.
bloggless on February 25, 2007 at 10:24 PM
I almost puked the way Leo was gushing all over Gore like he was The Messiah or something…
Oh wait, he IS the Messiah to these Hollywood loons.
infidel4life on February 25, 2007 at 10:26 PM
Tomorrow, Gore will take the cutoff music into federal court and try to get it recounted.
Iowa Voice on February 25, 2007 at 10:29 PM
Gore and Tippsy invented the internet after they made Love Story.
bloggless on February 25, 2007 at 10:30 PM
Just watching the start of Michelle’s show on Fox. You’re looking and sounding great, Michelle! Good job on your new gig!
jaleach on February 25, 2007 at 10:31 PM
The Oscar’s are on? Haven’t watched in years. Don’t plan on breaking my streak either.
thedecider on February 25, 2007 at 10:33 PM
malkin and powers are on fox news right now for their show. surprised hotair did have a word about it all week
too many flashy graphics for me. too much “whats coming up” and not enough content, but they look good ;)
lorien1973 on February 25, 2007 at 10:37 PM
And wow with the gams! I mean, really, Michelle and Kirsten are both showing mucho leg. I know you’re married Michelle, but I call ‘em like I see ‘em. You have great legs!
jaleach on February 25, 2007 at 10:37 PM
Kirsten complaining about a misleading question on a poll? Oh sorry it was a republican poll
Gwillie on February 25, 2007 at 10:38 PM
Good story about Hot Air and Little Green Footballs. It’s nice to see a show directly covering blog stuff. Might bring more folks online in search of the truth…
jaleach on February 25, 2007 at 10:40 PM
I loved the opening to their show.
Who’s the geek with glasses?
BJ on February 25, 2007 at 10:42 PM
Heck I watched the Ducks win against the Avalanche.
Lady Lexington on February 25, 2007 at 10:42 PM
Documentary time!
elpresidente on February 25, 2007 at 10:47 PM
Who’s the mystery blogger? ANy guesses?
BJ on February 25, 2007 at 10:47 PM
the mystery blogger bit is corny. if i wanted to read, i’d be online. if the guy doesn’t want a camera on him, don’t put him on tv.
lorien1973 on February 25, 2007 at 10:47 PM
Here comes Best Documentary…
And the winner is…
Exactly what you expected.
Mark V. on February 25, 2007 at 10:48 PM
bryan from this blog, perhaps?
lorien1973 on February 25, 2007 at 10:48 PM
Paging the Goracle–Riefenstahl sends her congratulations on a fine piece of
propagandadocumentary filmmaking.elpresidente on February 25, 2007 at 10:48 PM
There goes Al.
Mark V. on February 25, 2007 at 10:48 PM
GOre’s on stage
LegendHasIt on February 25, 2007 at 10:48 PM
Guggenheim is such a tool.
Mark V. on February 25, 2007 at 10:49 PM
*BARF!*
infidel4life on February 25, 2007 at 10:49 PM
Bryan blogged about why he doesn’t wear suit anymore?
BJ on February 25, 2007 at 10:50 PM
Was Gore’s speech carbon neutral?
elpresidente on February 25, 2007 at 10:50 PM
Oh, those adoring eyes looking up at the gorebot.
LegendHasIt on February 25, 2007 at 10:50 PM
Griff, whoever he is, is one of the luckiest guys in the world.
jaleach on February 25, 2007 at 10:50 PM
griff jenkins (the guy with glasses) is a fox radio personality.
lorien1973 on February 25, 2007 at 10:50 PM
It’s not a political issue, it’s a moral issue.
*snicker*
askheaves on February 25, 2007 at 10:51 PM
Gore wins
big surprise
screw him
Defector01 on February 25, 2007 at 10:53 PM
is there anything hotter than KP and MM lookin’ at porn online? LOL
lorien1973 on February 25, 2007 at 10:54 PM
Hey Al, if it’s not a political issue, why is the solution a vast income redistribution?
Spassvogel on February 25, 2007 at 10:56 PM
can you say boring, boring boring and it’s bad enough that happy feet had to win but now with this fictional documentary of “indecent truth” winning that’s it for me. I’m done with the oscars.
crowemate1 on February 25, 2007 at 10:56 PM
MARK CUBAN!
BJ on February 25, 2007 at 10:57 PM
I woulda never guessed!
Good show though. I liked it. Dump the guy with glasses. Less flashy graphics, and put actual content in its place and its a winner.
Pretty balanced right/left with no arguments. I like that.
lorien1973 on February 25, 2007 at 11:00 PM
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