It's the Annual 'What Were They Thinking' Sketch, This Time with Uggie the Dog
He was taped, I bet.
Watch the Big Cirque De Soleil Production Number
Tearaway tuxedos, people.
It's the Christopher Guest Group Doing a Focus Group Sketch
Alright, I guess.
Iran's A Separation Wins Best Foreign Language Film in the Night's First Political Moment
A great speech, but one wonders what Jafar Panahi is up to right now.
Watch Billy Crystal's Opening Monologue and Medley
It's the Catskills in full effect.
In Lieu of Charisma, Jennifer Lopez and Cameron Diaz Show Off Their Asses
You tried it and it didn't work.
Here's the Oscars' Opening Movie Montage
Remember when these were cut by Chuck Workman and were awesome? Long time ago, kids.
I Went to the Pre-Oscar Celebrity Gifting Suites and All I Got Was This Sense of Disgust
BEVERLY HILLS— Beverly Hills is not a real place in the real world. Beverly Hills is what happens when you take the "Beverly Hills" pavilion at Epcot Center, expand it a thousandfold, and populate it with actors playing real people.
Is It OK That I'm Never Going to See The Artist?
As a lifetime fan of the Academy Awards and a former film critic, I've made it a point to keep up with the Oscars, even as the years passed and the awards lost some credibility. (Hi, 2005 Best Picture winner Crash.) I can't remember the last time I hadn't seen all the Best Picture nominees. Missing from my list this…
The Oscars' Biggest Misses
The Oscars are the definitive award for motion pictures, the highest achievement in film. But, the Academy has been known to make some bone-headed decisions in the past giving awards to inferior films or performances while passing up clearly superior fare. These are Oscar's biggest misses.
Here's a Collection of Billy Crystal's Best Oscar Monologue Moments
Tonight, Billy Crystal returns to host the Oscars for the first time since 2004; it will be his ninth appearance has host, second only to Bob Hope. Start getting excited for the Oscars with this collection of some of Crystal's best monologue moments.
Sacha Baron Cohen Will Promote The Dictator on the Red Carpet After All
You won't see Sacha Baron Cohen on the red carpet at the Oscars tomorrow night, but you will see Admiral General Shabazz Aladeen from Cohen's upcoming film The Dictator. (Shh, they are actually the same person.) Cohen was reportedly barred from showing up to the ceremony in costume.
The Best of the Worst Netflix Reviews of Best Picture Nominees
Just because Netflix users aren't professional film critics doesn't mean they don't have strong opinions. Some Netflix reviews are, in fact, insightful, cogent, and sharply composed — but who wants to read those? In honor of the 2012 Academy Awards on Sunday, here are the best of the worst Netflix reviews of the 10…
What Not to Do at Your Oscar Party
Sunday night the television audience for the Oscars telecast will be as large and as social as for any other event except the Super Bowl. Many will have the bright idea to invite all your friends over for an Oscar Party. For those playing host, here are some common party fouls to avoid.
Treat Yourself to an Oscar
Short on talent but not on funds? You might be in luck. While it's too late to be considered for any of Sunday's Academy Award wins, you can bid on one of 15 Oscar statuettes on Tuesday. Or, hell, bid on them all. You can always pawn off the extras when you need to pick up a Tony or a Golden Globe.
Oscar Voters Are Older, Whiter, and Maler Than You Thought
No one really knows who the 5,765 members of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences are. Yes, those who decide who gets the fetishized and neutered gold man at the Oscars were a mystery until now. The LA Times did a demographic study of who is casting the votes. Shocker: it's old white guys.
Get Prepared for Cirque Du Soleil, the Muppets, and History's Worst Oscars
Today we found out that Cirque Du Soleil is now set to perform at the Oscars on Feb. 26th. Thanks to an online petition, the Muppets will present an award. This thing is going to be a real stinker.
