Feb 27
And The Envelope Please . . .
Here, as if anyone cared, are my predictions for the Oscars:
Best Picture: Damned if I know.
Best Director: See above.
Best Actor: I would put money on it being some guy.
Best Actress: Isn’t it sexist to call them actresses? I’m just askin’.
Best Song: Um, there were songs?
As you might have guessed, I’m not too terribly enthusiastic about the Oscars. In fact, I haven’t seen any of the films nominated. That doesn’t mean, though, that I don’t care deeply about the filmic arts.
For example, I found especially moving the blooper outtakes from The Passion Of The Christ.
(Note: I think you’ll detect fairly quickly that it’s a parody—there’s nothing risque about it, though some people might be offended. There’s no direct link, so scroll down to the bottom of the page and you’ll find it in the centre.)
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I see Scorcese lost out again, with Clint ahead of him.
Bonfire of the Vanities No. 87: The Dead Poets Society Edition
Welcome to yet another edition of the Bonfire of the Vanities. This is my second Bonfire, which must mean I have some level of respect and trust from Kevin. Like the man said: what use is political capital if you don’t spend it? Given the inordinate p…
I’m with you on the Oscars; I didn’t even care enough about them to put up a post saying “I don’t care.” Although I WILL probably watch Joan Rivers’ show on E! where she rants about what they wore…