Oscars 2012

Once again it is Oscar time, and this post is a result of my live-blogging during the event. I thought about going the twitter route, but it ends up being far too annoying for everyone involved, so a nice wrap up post is usually the best way, at least for me, to go forward. Movies used to me a total passion for me, and I even considered going to film school at one point. I used to see all the nominated movies and really get into the awards, but as I have gotten older, and movies have really changed, including the experience of going to them, my interest has faltered. Of the ten movies nominated for best picture, I only saw two. If my 25 year old self saw that sentence he would have been mortified. But still, I dutifully watch the Oscars, even when I really have no vested interest in it.

So, here is a collection of my comments, views, snark, and what-not. Enjoy.

The Red Carpet

Milla Jovavich is looking stunning in an Elle Saab gown.

I love Melissa McCarthy, and I know she is a woman of size, but do they have to keep dressing her in these drab gowns?

Rose Byrne looks like she's wearing a sparkly Hefty Bag.

George Clooney is always swoon worthy, though his girlfriend Stacy Keibler looks like a female version of the Oscar in her gold gown.

Jessica Chastain looks amazing in a Alexander McQueen.

Viola Davis looks so much better with natural hair. And is rocking that Vera Wang green dress.

Rooney Mara looks fabulous in white Givenchy.

Michelle Williams' looks a little lost in that dress.

Who is the hunky guy with Octavia Spencer? Oh, it's Tate Taylor the director of The Help.

The Sasha Baron Cohen The Dictator gag got tired fast, but spilling "ashes" on Ryan Seacrest was pretty amazing.

J. Lo looks like a Vegas showgirl/hooker.

Emma Stone looks cute, though, I am not too sure about that bow.

Bradley Cooper, I hope that horrible mustache is for a film role.

Gwyneth looks pretty amazing in the Tom Ford outfit.

Glen Close looks like a mermaid and a footman collided.

Sandra Bullock. Love the hair. Dress, not so much.

The Ceremony

These Billy Crystal openings are still tired as always.

And I did not need to see George Clooney kiss him.

Carl Swebo. Rocking that suit.

Best Cinematography

Hugo

Didn't see it. Would have given it to The Tree of Life.

Best Art Direction

Hugo

Would have given it to Harry Potter.

What is up with the Oscar hootenanny band?

Directv chose the wonderfully inopportune time to go out in the middle of the Oscar telecast. Joy.

Best Makeup

The Iron Lady

Best Costume Design

The Artist

And apparently, I missed J Lo's nip slipping out her Vegas showgirl dress.

Best Foreign Film

A Separation

Christian Bale needs to stop with the all black ensembles.

Best Supporting Actress

Octavia Spencer

Awww, how cute was it when Tate Taylor helped her up the steps?

And very cool them playing Massive Attack's "Safe From Harm" afterwards.

Best Film Editing

The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo

Yay! Should have won and did.

Best Sound Editing

Hugo

I would have given it The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo.

Best Sound Mixing

Hugo

I would have given it The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo.

Best Documentary Feature

Undefeated

Best Animated Film

Rango

Didn't see any of them, so I suppose it's as good as any of them.

Emma Stone is hysterical. Love her.

Best Visual Effects

Hugo

I would have easily given it to the brilliant effects in Rise of the Planet of the Apes.

Melissa Leo's dress looks like it's from Dress Barn.

Best Supporting Actor

Christopher Plummer

Yes! About time he won the award. Oldest person to win an Oscar.

Penelope Cruz looks lovely in that blue-gray dress.

Best Original Score

The Artist

I just wanted anyone other than John Williams to win.

Best Original Song

The Muppets

Angelina Jolie is showing off some leg.

Best Adapted Screenplay

The Descendants

Yes! What I wanted to win.

Best Original Screenplay

Midnight In Paris

It was what I picked, so I am happy.

Milla Jovovich still looks amazing; very old school Hollywood.

Best Short Film Live Action

The Shore

Best Documentary Short Subject

Saving Face

Best Short Film Animated

The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore

Best Director

Michel Hazanavicius

Congrats, I would have picked Terrance Malick. But Michel is rather hot, so I will let him pass.

Best Actor

Jean Dujardin

I would have given it to George Clooney

Colin Firth, super swoon.

Best Actress

Meryl Streep

Love her. Just amazing that she has 3 Oscars now.

Best Picture

The Artist