Well, I was off writing for the paper during the last big wave of Oscar winners, filing after Day-Lewis and then again with a revision following 'No Country" getting best picture. A few thoughts: – Very efficient telecast. Ran only 20 minutes past its scheduled conclusion (and no sane person believes they're going to do it all in their scheduled three hours anyway). ...

Cameron Diaz for cinematography, a word that she has trouble saying.. (more…)

Monday: Phylicia Rashad and Sean "Diddy" Combs star in "A Raisin in the Sun." Plus: What did you think of Sunday's Oscar telecast?

Before everyone takes off for the weekend, I just want to remind you of Sunday's Pop Candy Oscar discussion, which will last during the telecast, starting at 8 p.m. ET. I'll be commenting about the show, as will five "readers...

Written by El Bicho On Sunday February 24th, 2008, the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences will be holding their 80th Oscar ceremony to honor the year’s best achievement in cinema. The telecast/infomercial is one of the biggest worldwide events, and according to Wikipedia, “holds the distinction of having won the most Emmys in history, with 38 wins and 167 nominations.” Of the 79 ...

Will you be watching the Academy Awards on Sunday? So will I -- on the couch, with my laptop, in my pajamas. Please join me for a special Oscar edition of the Pop forum during the telecast. Throughout the evening,...

If you should decide to --heaven forfend--skip Sunday night's Oscar telecast, NBC Mobile's Entertainment Buzz host Seth Goldman will supply breaking Oscar news to your mobile. Two years ago, Goldman was the first reporter to cover the Oscars specifically for cell phones; this weekend he'll to do it again. His mobile programming includes two pre-show clips: predictions of who ...