Sorry for the late post, kids. I’m still reeling from the soul-crushingly bad Oscar telecast last night. Logan and I have discussed it and we’re going to live blog the Westminster Dog Show instead next year.
Anywho, just wanted to do a quick check-in on how we’re feeling about the death reel this year. Like many, I’m wondering why Farrah Fawcett was snubbed, but my real question is whether Michael Jackson deserve to be included. Sure he’s one of the most famous people on Earth and it’s sad that he died. But it was sad when my cat died too, and Lady Scratchmeister didn’t get an Oscar mention. Because she didn’t work in movies.
Say what you want about Farrah, but she had a legit film career that included a Golden Globe nomination. Other than The Wiz, Jackson didn’t really do anything that wasn’t a cameo, music video, or vanity project. Sure, if we’re honoring publicists anyway, throw in MJ while you’re at it. But at the expense of Farrah and Bea Arthur? I don’t get it.
Just a friendly reminder to mark your calendars tomorrow for the Oscars and the Critical End! Oscar Live Blog. Use the handy sign-up form to your right if you want an email alert when it’s about to start.
Until then, make your last-minute Oscar pool picks and enjoy the ludicrous eyewear of Steve Martin.
I can list all sorts of reason why this clip isn’t worth watching (Just a few: New SNL needs a laugh track to make it even appear funny, I’m still waiting for them to stop promoting Obama and start making fun of him, and there’s a blatant political agenda behind this entire video), but I can list one very solid reason why it’s completely worth watching. It begins around 3:50 if you just want to skip ahead…I’d reccomend it.
For comedy that is actually funny, please don’t forget NBC’s Community returns tonight at 8!
That’s right, kids, we’re at it again. This Sunday (5PT/8ET on ABC) the Oscars will once again invade your TV and we’ll be there to yammer on about it for the second time in a row.
The way it works is simple. When you sit down to watch the awards, make sure you’ve got your laptop (or mobile device!) tuned to this site where you’ll find running commentary by me and Logan for the entirety of the broadcast. Check out the snazzy replay of last year’s event to get the idea.
Don’t have someone to enjoy the show with? Join us and post your comments! (Comment posting should work a lot smoother this year.) Do have someone to enjoy the show with? Ignore them and hang out with us instead.
Want to be reminded when the live blog gets close? Use the handy form below. Love rhetorical questions? So do we!
It's like "Shutter Island", but without the Northern accents.
Tomorrow on the podcast you’ll get to hear our thoughts on this week’s box-office hit Shutter Island. Best start warming up those mp3 players! Until then, plan on spending some time on the only island that’s even more mysterious on tonight’s all new Lost! Get caught up by checking out IGN’s excellent article on what the numbers might mean.
The best part about this video is that you start off thinking Patrick Stewart is going to rail against technology, but he ends up composing his own very personal love letter to it. Take the two minutes, it’s supremely satisfying.
So far, the final season of Lost has me somewhat torn. On one hand, I’m disappointed in the lousy new characters (am I supposed to want to punch Dogen and Lennon in the face?) and let down by the sloppy writing (see: “What Kate Does”), but on the other hand: Last season of Lost! Aghhhh!
Meanwhile, did you know that they’ve already announced the DVD/Blu-Ray/Complete Series release dates? I guess Disney thinks that after all of the hoopla for the final season is said and done people will quickly forget about it if they don’t rush it out. You can find all of the news you need to know (including a sneak at the special features) right here. What you won’t find is the cover art. This is all they’re giving us, which in typical Lost fashion, looks like a clue of some sort:
Any thoughts from you Lost nerds on what this is supposed to be?
Sorry for the late post, kids. I’m still reeling from the soul-crushingly bad Oscar telecast last night. Logan and I have discussed it and we’re going to live blog the Westminster Dog Show instead next year.
