Overall, the 2010 Academy Awards were entertaining, a bit long (but not the longest on Oscar record at 4 hours plus), but still worthy of the show’s reputation as Hollywood’s Biggest Night. The sets, the presenters and summaries were well done, but our sectional wasn't long enough to contain our fidgeting bodies while sitting through the long, and sometimes, dull broadcast.
My New Post at The Wrap.com: “Alice” On Display
March 6, 2010 By Leave a Comment
The anticipation for this film has been building among local youngsters since last summer when director Tim Burton and actor Johnny Depp surprised attendees in Hall H where the movie trailer debuted at Comic-Con in San Diego. However, discussions about the tight grip this motion picture has had on eager adolescents, including ours, have been going down the rabbit hole faster than Alice herself.
“Johnny Depp is my age. He's old enough to be your father!” remarks the over-protective dad to his little girl.
“Yeah, but he's way cooler and cute,” replies the entranced youngster who won't relent on her zeal for all things Depp.
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My Dress Went to The Oscars Without Me!
March 2, 2010 By 7 Comments
Going to the Oscars is near impossible. Unless you're related to one of the nominees or are part of the Academy or credentialed press, you'll probably never see the inside of the Kodak Theater when this mother of all award shows is on. Of course, the next best thing is to have your dress go without you, right?
