The Gay Super Bowl...

[JWBear]

Originally Posted by Not Afraid

Nicole Kidman had probably my favorite look next to Marion Cotillard (JPG trumps almost any designer). Kidman had the aura of a beautiful Hitchcock blond. Incredibly classic and beautiful (but she always looks close to perfection).

Another retro favorite was Penelope Cruz who pulled off something not many people can - feathers. She reminded me of Sophia Loren at her most beautiful.

Now, these we can agree on. Stunning.

Originally Posted by LSPoorEeyorick

Mrs. Day-Lewis wore my least favorite dress.

Originally Posted by Gemini Cricket

Mrs. Day Lewis's dress was terrible. It looked like someone tacked Christmas bows all over her and gave her some sort of Final Fantasy Trophy to hang around her neck. Yuck!

I forgot about her! That was just plain wrong!

Originally Posted by Not Afraid

Best commercial of the night has to involve an underwater circus. Worst, the roving eyeball.

The eyeball one creeped me out.

[Not Afraid]

Rebecca Miller did not have a good dress but it was her hair that really bothered me. Between her hair and Daniel's BROWN shoes - well, thank god there's talent there.

[innerSpaceman]

I was appalled at Tilda Swinton's look. All was forgiven, however, when she gave the evening's best acceptance speech.

Marion Cotillard's acceptance was charmingly delightful as well. And she looked great.


Jennifer Gardner had my favorite gown of the evening, with Nicole Kidman my runner up. Penelope Cruz looked devine.


Daniel Day probably had Mrs. Lewis dress in that awful get-up as the only thing that could destract from his terrible tuxedo.


Jon Stewart was a riot. Right mix of writer's strike, political, and film humor. His stuff after the monologue was great, too. Giant Wii, Lawrence of Arabia on his iPhone, Montage of Binoculars and Periscopes. HaHaHa Ha Ha!


The show either moved along at a great clip, or we were having so much fun at Tom and Heidi's that it seemed to go so quickly.

What a fun and terific Oscar party. Kudos to our host and hostess. Marvelous!

[Not Afraid]

LOL! The Oscar party I managed several years ago finally got some prime press coverage as one of the "big parties" of the evening. I guess there's a deficite of parties with no Vanity Fair party.

[lizziebith]

I was amazed that the reclusive Cormac McCarthy could be seen in the audience, but given this year of weirdness (seriously, NCFOM is his worst book -- as a fan, I can barely acknowledge its existence) I guess I should have been prepared. I think I'm a little resentful that people are discovering him via such a pale echo of what he can do. It's sour "I discovered that band when they were cool" talk I'm doing here.

I'm glad Marion won. I don't care for a lot of stuff Tilda is in, but I love her anyway. Loved the binocs/periscopes gag, and the waking from nightmares bit, too. Yes, and the wii play and Lawrence of Arabia on the stupid small video device (iPhone?) were fun. Pretty good show this year, but most of the dresses were same-y. Like, insert skinny person in shiny fabric here. Yawn. And Harrison Ford seemed like he was on serious old-guy meds and that made me sad.

Viggo's awkward moment came on the red carpet when the interviewer pointed out that his niece should NOT have seen his performance in "Eastern Promises." Yeah, no kidding. To her credit she said she'd "covered her eyes" during the questionable bits.

Final note: the eyeball commercial. Whoever thought that one up must be hurt badly, because I'm so deeply weirded out I'm thinking about payback. I don't know what I can do, but...I want payback.

[Gemini Cricket]

I think one of the best moments for me was when John Stewart let Marketa Irglova finish her thank you's after she was prematurely cutoff by the Conti band. I thought that was pretty cool. (Although, I'd hate to see it as some sort of ongoing thang in years to come.) But it was classy for Stewart to do and I've often wondered why previous hosts didn't do the same in years past.

[Bornieo: Fully Loaded]

I had fun tonight - thanks to Hosts Heidi and Tom for a wonderful evening!

[scaeagles]

I missed the game...who won? Patriots or Giants? Oh wait....never mind.

[BarTopDancer]

Originally Posted by scaeagles

I missed the game...who won? Patriots or Giants? Oh wait....never mind.

The DUCKS! 6 - 3 with a hat trick from Selanne!

[Strangler Lewis]

Pretty good show. Moved along nicely. I thought Helen Mirren had the best look and the Day-Lewises the collective worst. Diablo Cody wins the "F*ck, I should have bought underwear," award.

I guess it's okay that "No County For Old Men" won. Of the four best picture nominees that I saw, all had some serious problems, so why not give the Coens the award for their body of work. My best picture of the year is still "Hairspray."

Nice couple of kids, neat story, etc., and maybe you love it in the context of the movie, but that winning song just about put me to sleep. Judging by the performances alone, I thought the "August Rush" song was going to win.

This was my kids' first Oscars. They enjoyed seeing Giselle, Jadis, the girl from Princess Diaries, etc. My son is still not entirely clear on the actor concept.