by Andrew Hibbard on February 22, 2009
Almost four hours later, we are done. Charlie McSpadden and Andrew Hibbard’s LIVE BLOG has reached its peak. Check back tomorrow for an wrap-up and an analysis of how gay Hugh Jackman was as a host. For now, good night.
11:59 p.m. FINAL THOUGHTS A mostly unsurprising night at the Oscars. They kept it under 3.5 [...]
by Andrew Hibbard on February 17, 2009
As we prepare for our LIVE BLOG of the 81st Academy Awards, our attention seems to be falling almost exclusively on the Oscars. And this post fits the bill. But it is an especially exciting awards season post. As a huge fan of Mr. Fivethirtyeight (and his Esquire column), I am delighted to have reason [...]
by Charlie McSpadden on January 27, 2009
The Award
The Best Supporting Actress category features the most diverse selection of actors in acting races this year, as it is the only acting category with non-white nominees.
The Nominees
Penelope Cruz, Vicky Cristina Barcelona
Cruz, who plays Javier Bardem’s semi-insane ex-girlfriend in Vicky Cristina Barcelona, is definitely the front-runner at the moment. Cruz has already picked up [...]