So much more BRISK than the Oscars. Practically invigorativing. Practically.
Hmm. Was Up in the Air not nominated for best cast b/c it was so small or b/c the characters spent hardly any time interacting with each other as a group -- it was almost always one on one?
It's been a joy to have an Avatar-free evening.
Just as the Empress is thinking how yummy Mr. Clooney looks, despite his fashionable beard, he makes a reference to sex with Betty White and completely spoils the fantasies of the Empress.
Sandra Bullock -- that was one *hell* of a shout out to your husband. And classier than Kirstie Alley's thanking Parker Stevens for giving her the big one. Only a little classier, but still.
The Consort of the Empress feels that Jesse James is going to beat up Warren Beatty for embracing his wife with potential intent.
I'm starting to think it's possible Sandra Bullock might take the Oscar this year.
"I lost five children, why couldn't one of them have been you?" Things you don't want to hear your mother say.
Voice coaching over the phone? Sign the Empress up!
There seems to be a tremendous amount of respect in the industry for Jeff Bridges. It's nice to see.
I also like the concept of acting as "advanced pretend." Helen Hayes responded to a question about her process by saying, "I *pretend* dear boy."
