a little bit of the luster come off of that James Franco love after his sleep-inducing Oscar performance? get ready to love him again.
and by him, I mean Frank Jameso
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Wednesday, April 6, 2011
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
It's so haaaard to say goodbyeeee to Oscar Day!
Still trying to recover from the Oscar Day blues? We feel you. A week later it's a little easier, though, now there's only 358 days until the next Oscar Day!
Apparently, we watched a different Oscars than all the critics and reviewers did, because we actually really enjoyed the show. Sure, James Franco looked half asleep, and Anne Hathaway had to overcompensate as a result, but compared to last year's show it was a freaking entertain-a-thon. And Roger Ebert, who called it "the worst Oscar telecast I've ever endured" needs to get a job, because he clearly didn't watch last year's horrible mess.
The opening pre-recorded section was really entertaining (and allowed Alec Baldwin to be funny at the Oscars, something that didn't happen last year)
and Anne Hathaway's "On My Own" spoof was a short little reminder of how awesome the year Hugh Jackman hosted was:
(by the way, rewatch that Hugh Jackman opening number again (yes, for the 38th time) and note James Franco among those giving a standing ovation- which was more effort than he put into this year's show)
And, remember, last year they did a weird 4 minute horror movie tribute as their veiled attempt to put something related to Twilight in the show (I still maintain that Twilight does not count as a horror movie). This year's pandering to the masses was far more entertaining with the auto-tuning of the year in film:
What this year was lacking was any level of suspense or surprise- everyone you thought was going to win ended up winning. And we didn't even get to find out what would happen if Banksy won an Oscar. le sigh. Overall, I was pretty happy with the awards- Christian Bale won a well-earned statue and was appropriately self-deprecating, Natalie Portman was classy and charming (which she hadn't quite pulled off at previous awards shows), and Colin Firth continued his string of humble and incredibly likable speeches. Of course, I didn't get the upset I was hoping for- Hailee Steinfeld over Melissa Leo- so I had to put up with another Melissa Leo speech, but at least I got to look at Hailee- she won my best dressed of the night:
and, on that note, the fashion was significantly better than it had been at past awards shows this year. We'll get favorites up soon!
Apparently, we watched a different Oscars than all the critics and reviewers did, because we actually really enjoyed the show. Sure, James Franco looked half asleep, and Anne Hathaway had to overcompensate as a result, but compared to last year's show it was a freaking entertain-a-thon. And Roger Ebert, who called it "the worst Oscar telecast I've ever endured" needs to get a job, because he clearly didn't watch last year's horrible mess.
The opening pre-recorded section was really entertaining (and allowed Alec Baldwin to be funny at the Oscars, something that didn't happen last year)
and Anne Hathaway's "On My Own" spoof was a short little reminder of how awesome the year Hugh Jackman hosted was:
(by the way, rewatch that Hugh Jackman opening number again (yes, for the 38th time) and note James Franco among those giving a standing ovation- which was more effort than he put into this year's show)
And, remember, last year they did a weird 4 minute horror movie tribute as their veiled attempt to put something related to Twilight in the show (I still maintain that Twilight does not count as a horror movie). This year's pandering to the masses was far more entertaining with the auto-tuning of the year in film:
What this year was lacking was any level of suspense or surprise- everyone you thought was going to win ended up winning. And we didn't even get to find out what would happen if Banksy won an Oscar. le sigh. Overall, I was pretty happy with the awards- Christian Bale won a well-earned statue and was appropriately self-deprecating, Natalie Portman was classy and charming (which she hadn't quite pulled off at previous awards shows), and Colin Firth continued his string of humble and incredibly likable speeches. Of course, I didn't get the upset I was hoping for- Hailee Steinfeld over Melissa Leo- so I had to put up with another Melissa Leo speech, but at least I got to look at Hailee- she won my best dressed of the night:
and, on that note, the fashion was significantly better than it had been at past awards shows this year. We'll get favorites up soon!
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
this shit is bananas
Time for the Oscar countdown, folks! We've got the first important piece of info about 3pies4rolls's favorite day of the year: Oscar Day!!! (set your countdown clocks for February 27th). Today's news? Oscar hosts. Yes, plural again.
Producers of the show have announced that James Franco and Anne Hathaway will co-host the big day.
Now, I'd consider this a definite improvement over last year. As much as I love Alec Baldwin and Steve Martin, I thought they were pretty terrible Oscar hosts. Franco and Hathaway strike me as more ready to be the "performers" that the show needs. And (while it makes me feel like a traitor to Jon Stewart to say so), Hugh Jackman was my favorite host of recent years, and I think these two fit more in that mold.
I love Franco, and I go back and forth between finding Anne Hathaway really charming and kind of annoying. So hopefully the charming part will win out. Plus, she featured in the brilliant opening number from Jackman:
(if you want a better version of that, go to the official video- they just won't let me embed it)
The weirdest part for me is the very good chance of having one of the hosts also competing for an Oscar. Hathaway is a long-shot for "Love and Other Drugs", but Franco is considered a shoo-in for at least a nomination for "127 Hours". So that just brings in a weird dynamic that I'd rather not deal with. But what are you gonna do?
Producers of the show have announced that James Franco and Anne Hathaway will co-host the big day.
Now, I'd consider this a definite improvement over last year. As much as I love Alec Baldwin and Steve Martin, I thought they were pretty terrible Oscar hosts. Franco and Hathaway strike me as more ready to be the "performers" that the show needs. And (while it makes me feel like a traitor to Jon Stewart to say so), Hugh Jackman was my favorite host of recent years, and I think these two fit more in that mold.
I love Franco, and I go back and forth between finding Anne Hathaway really charming and kind of annoying. So hopefully the charming part will win out. Plus, she featured in the brilliant opening number from Jackman:
(if you want a better version of that, go to the official video- they just won't let me embed it)
The weirdest part for me is the very good chance of having one of the hosts also competing for an Oscar. Hathaway is a long-shot for "Love and Other Drugs", but Franco is considered a shoo-in for at least a nomination for "127 Hours". So that just brings in a weird dynamic that I'd rather not deal with. But what are you gonna do?
Thursday, October 7, 2010
we heart you, franco
James Franco on the cover of Candy, 'The first fashion magazine ever completely dedicated to celebrating transvestism, transexuality, cross dressing and androgyny, in all its manifestations.'
as part of his tour of awesome, he was also just on the cover of The Advocate
as part of his tour of awesome, he was also just on the cover of The Advocate
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
helloooo movie season!
It's that time of year when the big hitters (that we will start hearing more and more about as the early awards begin coming in) come out to play. AwardsCircuit.com (formerly OscarIgloo) has its predictions up (though they're a little behind, with the Toronto Film Festival having given us the first glimpse of how the awards show season could play out...)
And speaking of Toronto, the big winner there was The King's Speech, Colin Firth's follow-up to his unbelievable performance in last year's A Single Man (seriously, I love you, Jeff Bridges, but I'm still a little bitter about Firth losing all acting awards to you, because, frankly, he was better). Anyway, with a cast of people I love (Firth, Geoffrey Rush, Helena Bonham Carter, Guy Pearce...), I REALLY can't wait for this movie:
And, okay, speaking of last year's Oscar winner (and long-time 3pies4rolls love) Jeff Bridges, he's got a little movie coming out himself, as the Dude reunites with the Coen brothers for a remake of True Grit:
you excited for movie season yet? okay, one more. Major best actor buzz going on for James Franco as well, as Danny Boyle follows up Slumdog with his film on the story of Aron Ralston, the mountain climber who amputated his own arm to free himself after being trapped by a boulder for nearly five days:
And speaking of Toronto, the big winner there was The King's Speech, Colin Firth's follow-up to his unbelievable performance in last year's A Single Man (seriously, I love you, Jeff Bridges, but I'm still a little bitter about Firth losing all acting awards to you, because, frankly, he was better). Anyway, with a cast of people I love (Firth, Geoffrey Rush, Helena Bonham Carter, Guy Pearce...), I REALLY can't wait for this movie:
And, okay, speaking of last year's Oscar winner (and long-time 3pies4rolls love) Jeff Bridges, he's got a little movie coming out himself, as the Dude reunites with the Coen brothers for a remake of True Grit:
you excited for movie season yet? okay, one more. Major best actor buzz going on for James Franco as well, as Danny Boyle follows up Slumdog with his film on the story of Aron Ralston, the mountain climber who amputated his own arm to free himself after being trapped by a boulder for nearly five days:
Thursday, October 29, 2009
oh, franco
I really want this to be funnier. Starts well but I think they thought the joke could go on for way longer than it should have. Either way, it's a much better idea for Franco than guest starring on a soap opera.
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
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