Liveblogging the Oscars: Who Loves Surprises? We Do!

It's Oscars night, and that can only mean one thing: We're comfortably inebriated on André-based punch, wrapped snuggly in a Snuggie™ (and nothing else), and ready to liveblog the hell out of this bitch. More »

02/22/09

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Play Defamer's 'In Memoriam' Oscar Montage Pool!

Among the myriad ways to enliven your Oscar viewing experience, the In Memoriam montage pool may be the only one entitling you to cry and win big money simultaneously. More »

02/18/09

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Academy Allows Four 'Reader' Producers -- None Named 'Scott Rudin'

We can officially cross one of this year's must-watch Oscar subplots off our list, with the Academy announcing a rare exception of four producers for Best Picture nominee The Reader. More »

01/27/09

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5 Plots And Subplots To Watch In This Year's Oscar Race

This morning's Oscar nominations offered a desperately needed opportunity to pare this season's awards also-rans from the ranks of the contenders. Alas, it just means higher-stakes hype and drama for the lucky ones: More »

01/22/09

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2008: A Bad Year For Staying Alive

2008 was a banner year for celebrity deaths, beginning with the most shocking—Heath Ledger—and ending with the sound of a single, melancholy meow echoing across a cloudy night sky. More »

12/31/08

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