February 19, 2009

PODCAST: Oscars 2009 Pre-Game

Kate Winslet: will she finally win? The Academy Awards begin at 8pm EST on Sunday night, and as GreenCine guru Craig Phillips mentioned below, he'll be hosting an ultra-fabulous, high-tech live blog during the ceremony. I'll be making guest appearances throughout the night, as will a whole gaggle of witty film bloggers and other charismatic cineastes, and we hope you'll join us, too.

Until then, the San Francisco-based Craig and I had one last cross-country conversation about the nominations, who we expect to win, which was the worst year ever for Best Picture nominees (hint: it's been longer than you think), and how to turn both the Oscars and our podcast into a drinking game.

To listen to the podcast, click here.



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Posted by ahillis at February 19, 2009 6:14 PM

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For Craig, I believe The Edge of Heaven was eligible last year. And was one of many omissions.

Posted by: Joe Bowman at February 19, 2009 7:12 PM

Thanks Joe! I had a sinking feeling that was the case -- either way, was an auspicious omission.

Btw, to finish the thought about 1968:
a sampling of films that weren't even nominated that year: Besides 2001 a Space Odyssey, Planet of theApes and Once Upon a Time in the West, Best Picture also ignored The Producers, Bullitt and Rosemary's Baby, among others. I'd take any of these films in a heartbeat over the 5 finalists that year. I know there are other years we could pick on, too, but that year always stood out to me.

Cheers.

Posted by: Craig P at February 19, 2009 8:15 PM

Who wins in BEST PICTURE, BEST ACTOR, BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR, BEST ACTRESS, BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS?
On my blog you can find 2009 Oscar awards live streaming video.
Watch and you can be the first to see everything. Enjoy!
2009 OSCAR - NOMINEES AND WINNERS: http://www.playlist.com/blog/entry/12409931011

Posted by: marikstule at February 21, 2009 3:33 PM
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