Sandra > Miley: The 2010 Oscars
Wednesday, 3. March 2010
I love award season. Love the dresses, the hair, the gossip, the underdog winners and the awkward Red Carpet Encounters.
That Busey/Garner mashup was priceless. Let’s be honest though, Ryan threw Jen to the shark. Busey was seemingly content to congratulate Laura Linney when Seacrest insisted on introducing him to Jen.
Ah, Oscar season. Love. It.
Last year I spent my evening live blogging the red carpet activities at The Cooler and will be doing the same this year. I learned quite a bit about the pace of live blogging last year, so hopefully it will be more relaxed and fun this time around.
I can tell you in advance that I’m a Sandra Bullock, Carey Mulligan, Meryl Streep,Vera Farmiga, Maggie Gyllenhaal kind of girl. The “young” Hollywood presenters – Cyrus, Efron, Lautner – bring the snark from me BIG TIME. Although she’s part of the Twilight saga, I’m a big Anna Kendrick fan. She was great in Up In The Air, and doesn’t bring the skank the way Miley does.
So, what this probably means is that I’m old as fuck. I don’t get what the kids love. I don’t understand what the F it is about Robert Pattinson or Taylor Lautner. I have started to accept that the actresses I love are of the older kind, and that I had a bigger desire to see “It’s Complicated” than the Jonas Brothers in 3D.
I wish I could say that I’ve seen all the movies that are up for awards this year. Sadly, I haven’t. Laef has seen more of the best picture nominees than I have, so he probably has a better opinion on the frontrunners. This is a major problem for me – staying awake for movies when I’m on my couch. I missed Inglorious Basterds, The Hurt Locker and Disctict 9 despite them playing right in front of my (sleeping) eyes.
Laef did however drag me to Avatar, which I did not like. Yes, I respect the feat. Yes, it was pretty. Yes, I had a headache when I left. In turn, Laef went to see Up In The Air with me. I loved it. As much as I love Sandy, I can’t explain why I haven’t seen the Blind Side. Also, for some reason Laef bought me the book, Push, for Valentine’s Day. This is the book that Precious is based. Not the most lovey-dovey Valentine’s book, but at least I have an idea of what the movie is about despite not having seen it yet. Tragic, I know.
My old ass will simply sip Vodka and comment on the dresses and awkward Red Carpet conversations caused by one glass too many of champagne in the limo ride to the Kodak Theater.
Speaking of old asses, is it me or is Idol shit this year? Yes, I know that we’re only in week 2 of the real competition, and the contestants will get better as the lessons and styling increase, but thus far, I am lulled to sleep by most of their faces. Never thought I’d be a fan of someone with jacked hair, but I really like Alex Lambert’s voice. I also like Lee Dewyze. Mostly because last night it looked like he told the Idol styling team to fuck off. He wore jeans and a t-shirt. Sometimes Idol makes these people look so packaged. One after another, dressed for the big time, but completely unsure of how to own the moment. It’s all a bit awkard.
As for the girls, no one stands out for me. Maybe after tonight one or two will separate themselves.
Speaking of the girls. It’s a rough fit for Ellen. And, I love me some Ellen. She is funny. But, there’s nowhere for her to be funny in this setting. And she doesn’t know anything about music. So there’s no valid point to her being there. Which I find sad because I want her to work. Especially this season when I’d rather be watching Uncle Buck.
Amy Says:
Maybe they should pull a quick change-up and just have Ellen dance in the aisles of AI during every performance rather than judge. Though she only has like 5 different moves, it works, and it’s good.
Angie Says:
I’m with you on the “young” presenters. I guess I’m old too. I’ve seen Precious and The Blind Side. Enjoyed both for different reasons. Would see Blind Side again, but can’t say the same for Precious. Have a couple more that I wish I would have seen before the show, but will still try to catch after – Up in the Air, Hurt Locker on the top of the list. Don’t think I’ll even attempt Avatar if I can’t catch it in the theater.
Onto Idol. You’re not the first person TODAY that has had the same displeasure with the talent this season. I was really looking forward to it during auditions..thinking a girl would win this year based on what I was seeing so far. After week 1, I was sort of underwhelmed, but now thinking it may be a guys’ year again. I agree that the girls are forgettable at best at this point. LOVE Alex Lambert (though he needs to lose the mullet-thing he’s got going on) and Lee Dewyze. I enjoyed that he had to pull his pants up.
Don’t have an opinion on Ellen yet, though I’m certainly NOT missing Paula.
AJ Says:
More reasons I wish we were neighbors:
-My kids aren’t allowed to watch Hannah Montana b/c Miley is a skank. They are however, allowed to say “Miley is a skank.”
-I LOVE Ellen. I haven’t watched AI the last two years, as I had to cut out some TV, and it lost out to Gossip Girl, but I love her talk show.
-I’m pretty sure my ‘real’ age is 72, not 29. So I’m with ya on the actresses. And I heart Sandra. Even in Miss Congeniality:)
Nick Says:
Inglorious Basterds is amazing! Rent it (and stay awake) immediately! Although I hope The Hurt Locker wins (or anything but Avatar).
ps Ellen sucks.
Cathy Says:
I would much rather read your Oscar live blogging than that of some fancy movie critic anyway. Honestly the gossip, outfits, and potential awkwardness are more interesting to me than the awards themselves.
I agree with everything you said about young Hollywood, too. Except for Taylor. You *have* seen his abs, right?
Allison Says:
Amy: Totally! Ellen is good at the dancing moves. And, her show is super funny. Too bad she can’t carry some of that over to AI.
Ang: I fell asleep before all the girls went last night, but I think the problem is that they’re all the same. And BORING. With the exception of Bowersox, who I like mostly because she’s different. I need to watch the second half tonight and see what’s up.
AJ: The only Sandra movie I’m skipping is All About Steve.
Nick: OK, OK. I also want to watch Hurt Locker. I will be pissed if Avatar wins.
Cathy: Why does Taylor have that ridiculous wig in Twilight? They should just have him topless.
AZ Colleen Says:
Go see The Blind Side! Even if it’s only in the dollar theatre – wear cheap shoes and go!
The way Ryan pronounces Lee Dewyze I thought his name was Leda Wise all throughout the first few weeks.
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