Ten Things To Watch For During Tonight's Oscars
I started this tradition last year and in this celebratory time after the writers strike, I think it's even more relevant than ever.
For the first time in a long time I haven't seen any of the major nominated movies---what can I say, I've been busy---but that won't stop me from throwing in a couple of copper Lincolns just like everyone else.
- When Jon Stewart's monologue bombs, ask yourself how many more times the producers are going to subject us to his unfunny hosting.
- When Daniel Day Lewis wins for "There Will Be Blood" take note of the fact that he doesn't mention Heath Ledger in his acceptance speech. There's no way he can follow the tribute he gave him at the SAG Awards and he's a smart enough man to know it.
- If Johnny Depp happens to upset Danny for Best Actor, be prepared to hear my screaming for him from my humble little home. Unlike all the "Johnny Depp come latelys" I've been a diehard Depp fan since ---that's right, "21 Jump Street"---"Ed Wood," "Benny and Joon," and "Don Juan DeMarco," so I get first dibs on the Depp kudos.
- When "Ratatouille" wins for Best Animated Feature, remember what I said about how crappy it was.
- When Javier Bardem wins for Best Supporting Actor in "No Country For Old Men," take note if he looks less like a gigolo than he did at the SAG Awards.
- When Ruby Dee wins Best Supporting Actress for "American Gangster" count how long the standing ovation goes for, and keep your fingers crossed that she can get through her speech okay. The woman's an acting legend and in her eighties, so cut her some slack.
- Take note that "Juno" will win for Best Original Screenplay, because it made buckets of money, and as a consolation prize for not winning Best Picture or Best Actress for Ellen Page.
- Best Picture I think is between "Michael Clayton" and "Atonement." Watch as everyone gasps when one of these wins in a huge upset.
- When Marion Cotillard wins for "La Vie En Rose," the story of the life of Edith Piaf, take note of how gracious she is.
- When the clock hits midnight on the east coast and we still haven't gotten to Best Actress, dig in for the long haul.
Feel free to throw in your own copper Lincolns and we can compare notes tomorrow.
