The Movie Empress

Final score:  The Empress, 11 ; The Academy, 13.  But the Empress was far more entertaining, even if she does say it herself.  Good night!

A much better speech from the producer of Slumdog Millionaire than James Cameron's "I'm the king of the world!"

I rather like the blending of sceens from earlier nominated films with today's nominees.  it gives a kind of historic framework that I appreciate.

The Princess Bride is as lovely as she ever was. 

Commie, homo-loving sons of guns.  Good speech.  But your marriage will last longer if you thank your wife.

As much as I appreciated Robert De Niro's assessment....

If you ask me, the amazing thing about Sean Penn's Harvey Milk is that Sean does not seem to have any sense of humor whatsoever.

I quite like Kate Winslet's father's hat. 

It was great of Nicole Kidman to shelter some orphaned emu chicks from the Australian bush fire right there in her bra.

I am liking the crazy Frenchwoman's dress.  Halle Berry's?  Not so much.

Anne Hathaway's reaction to Shirley MacLaine was wonderful.

Apparently Danny Boyle has also succumbed to the power of the Curtain.

As she walked on, I was all set to love Reese Witherspoon's dress -- a proper numer of sleeves! -- but then I got a close-up of the top.  TOO MUCH GOING ON.