And who are you wearing this fine Oscar evening?
Mandi:Im wearing Pajamas That Dont Even Match.
Thom:Im wearing a vintage Snuggie from Valentino.
Credit: Kevin Mazur/Wireimage.com
Cant wait to see what Hugh Jackman is wearing.
Thom: Catcalls from Diane Lane.
Thom:Youre adorable.
But Hughs self-deprecatingAustraliajoke didnt exactly kill.
Thom:Boy, they really didnt spend money on sets or props, did they?
Mandi:The Craigslist dancers save the show!
Thom:Is this the Tony Awards?
Mandi:I like the idea, but the lyrics arent clever.
Oh wait, I just heard pubic hair.
Thom:At least Brad likes it.
Thom:This may be Annes best performance this year.
Thom:Wow, after that note, that really was Annes best performance of the year.
(8:36)
Mandi:I knew she could sing fromElla Enchanted.
Mandi:Why cant Hugh rip off his tux and be wearing white Spandex?
Thom:Is he cracking up at these lyrics?
Im glad someone finds them funny.
Mandi:Standing ovation?
Actors take care of their own.
He sounded great at least.
Thom:Ah, aWolverineplug.
But somehow I dont think any of theX-Men fanboys are still watching.
They must have decided this was theTonys and flipped the channel.
Thom:The 20-minute delay joke was cute.
(8:40)
Mandi:I am loving the intimate setting.
Thom:Look its Brangelina!
Thom:Are Meryl and her daughter wearing matching outfits?
Mandi:The lighting is good, too, tonight.
Thom:They cant pop pop the curtain!
Thom:I dont think Steve is going to be back next year.
Thom:Hope that Christian Bale isnt backstage to yell at poor Steve.
Mandi:We are contractually bound to mention Christian Bale five times during our blog.
(8:42)
Thom:I cant believe you would freakin say that, Mandi.
Thom:Another standing O.
So much for a shorter ceremony.
Mandi:Favorite moment of the night so far: Emile Hirschs Oh, were standing?
look for the past supporting actress winners presenting this years award.
Thom:Why were they flashing theKung Fu Pandaunder Viola Davis?
Thom:Is a silver snake trying to strangle Anjelica Huston?
Thom:Whoopis nun joke was apt.
(8:46)
Mandi:Goldie Hawn as Worst Dressed?
Thom:I didnt realize she was wearing clothes.
Thom:Penelope wins, but the reaction shots are too small on the screen to see.
(At least on my screen.)
Penelope seems so sweet.
Odd that she would thank Almodovar before she thanks Woody Allen.
You know, the guy who directed the movie that just earned her an Oscar.
Thom:Was that an Oscar heckler?
(8:49)
Mandi:This IS going to be a long speech.
Thom:Just dont repeat the whole thing in Spanish,por favor.
Thom:Spoke too soon.
Thom:Did she even mention Woody?
Mandi:Maybe in Spanish.
Hes huge in Spain?
Mandi:Okay, Thom.
Early verdict on that style of presenting?
Clearly, the nominees were touched.
I suppose it beats the usual patter.
Mandi:Do you think well see former cinematography and sound editing winners?
Or, is that where well get the folks like Seth Rogen?
Mira Sorvino, etc.
Thom:Now, were getting that narrative that the producers talked about.
Thom:Its Steve Martin.
Thom:Oh, and Tina Fey!
Hey, thats cool.
Thom: These two should host next year.
(8:54)
Mandi:She looks stunning.
Why couldnt they write the opening musical number?
Martin has a banjo album out now.
Mandi:Sean Penn laughs!
Thom:Who knew?
Thom:TheMilkscreenwriter walks up.
Sean is still smiling.
Thom:Spoke too soon.
Now it looks like hes crying.
Thom:And the first political speech of the night.
Heres hoping he gets to meet Zac at an afterparty.
Thom:If Vanessa lets him.
Thom:Expect aSlumdogwin, the first of the night…
Thom:And Im right!
Lets see what political soapbox hell leap upon.
(9:01)
Mandi:You called it, Thom!
No politics, and a relatively short speech.
Thom:Jennifer Aniston continues the off-white dress trend.
Thom:DreamWorks/Pixar joke very inside baseball.
Thom:Maybe John Mayer got the rest of the sequins.
Weve got a random clip reel of animated films, most of which are not actually nominees.
Thom:Three hours, 15 minutes.
Mandi:Best Animated Feature goes toWALL-E. And Aniston did the voice!
Thom:No surprise here.
Love me someWall-E.
Thom:Is Andrew Stanton wearing a velvet jacket?
(9:07)
Mandi:Me, too.
Cried atBolt,too.
Did not seeKung Fu Panda.
Thom:You would have been bawling.
Thom:Did Bruce Vilanch write that lame banter?
Thom:BTW, it’s possible for you to see all these shorts on iTunes.
Mandi:We havent seen Hugh Jackman in a while.
Mandi:When does your schedule say hell return, Thom?
(9:15)
Mandi:HUGH!
Hugh:Its Bond!
Thom:Is SJP wearing some sci-fi apparatus on her chest?
And whats with that twittery piano in the background?
Very distracting…
Mandi:Did she almost trip on her dress?
For the record, Im loving it.
It takes a lot for me NOT to look at Daniel Craig.
Mandi:Art Direction goes toThe Curious Case of Benjamin Button.
(9:17)
Thom:SoBenjamin Buttonwont be completely shut out.
Thom:Costumes up next, then makeup.
(9:20)
Thom:The Duchessis the front-runner here.
The Academy loves period films in this category.
Mandi:And it wins.
Thom, you are on fire.
You do predictions for EW.
How are you doing so far?
Thom:I believe Dave Karger and I are doing well so far.
Thom:Gabby Tanner has a fan in the audience.
Thom:Is it makeup or CGI?
Ben Button is the front-runner, but the CGI question could hurt it.
Thom:Is she just wearing a giant bow?
Thom:Like the kind you put on cars in TV ads?
Mandi:ROBERT PATTINSON!
He said he screwed up badly in rehearsal.
He looks uncomfortable, but hot!
Thom:Another random montage!
Thom:Do you think they were contractually obligated to include a clip fromAustralia?
LikeWhat Happens in Vegas.
(Which was funny.
At least when you werent expecting it to be.)
Thom:Yeah, but no one actually sawNick & Norahs Infinite Playlist.
Thom:I wish they had, but they just didnt.
(9:36)
Mandi:Um, I did.
Thom:Do you thinkWall-Ewill be in every clip montage?
Mandi:A new short film from Judd Apatow.
That should liven things up!
Thom:Do you think itll have that little girl who was in the clip with Will Ferrell?
Mandi:I love Ben Stillers Joaquin Phoenix impersonation.
(9:38)
Thom:Ben Stiller was genius as Joaquin Phoenix.
Too bad he didnt rap.
Thom:And another award forSlumdog.It looks like there may be a sweep in the works.
Thom:What is that thingamajig on the front of Jessicas dress?
(9:39)
Mandi:Frightening?
Thom:According to the schedule that was leaked online earlier, were actually only a few minutes behind.
Live action shorts will be coming up next.
Thom:At least she kept it brief.
Thom:Is it just me, or does she look a little like Evangeline Lily fromLost?
Mandi:Its just you, Thom.
Mandi:The Soloisthasnt come out yet?
I thought it came and went.
Mandi:Watch young boys have sex with Nazis.
First time Ive perked up since pubic hair.
Thom:This must be the Apatow clip.Love Guru,Step Brothers.
Bet those producers never guessed theyd make it to an Oscar clip reel.
(9:44)
Mandi:James Franco watching James Franco = awesome.
Thom:A Kaminski cameo!
(9:45)
Mandi:They shouldve had the Apatow gang do all the montages.
Thom:I so want to see a buddy movie with these three guys.
Thom:Theres a Holocaust film among the shorts Toyland.Look for a winner there.
Mandi:You know, its true that cinematographers never get any respect on the Oscars.
Remember that year when someone (Paul Newman, I think?)
forgot to read all the nominees and just kept going?
Thom:I guess James Franco isnt studying German in grad school at Columbia.
So that must be one long live performance.
(Kinda like Rob Lowe.)
Mandi:Needless to say, Im stoked to see it.
Thom:Is this where theHigh School Musicalgang gets trotted out?
(9:53)
Thom:But what is she wearing?
Mandi:This tribute to the musical isnt working.
Even though theyre trying to sell me sex now.
(9:55)
Thom:Is that Amanda Seyfried?
Mandi:And Vanessa and Zac!
Thom:Lets all join in, each in our own key!
Dominic was so right!
This is straight out of Disney World.
Thom:It kinda makes you miss Debbie Allen, doesnt it?
Thom:Its like watchingJunior High School Musical.
(9:57)
Mandi:Zac said in the pre-show it was thrown together quickly.
Bless them for trying.
That is a pity standing ovation.
Thom:Ah, so Baz Luhrmann is responsible.
That explains a lot.
Thom:I love Betty White, but she looks to be about the best thing inThe Proposal.
(10:00)
Mandi:Did he use any of Come What May fromMoulin Rougein that montage?
Im always surprised by how many people love that song.
(I thought I was the only one.)
Thom: Get your Kleenex ready.
Supporting Actor is next.
(10:02)
Mandi:Im still trying to figure out why that number failed.
They shouldve broken it down into scenes, with costume changes.
Mandi:Bet you never thought youd see Cuba Gooding Jr. back at the Oscars!
(10:04)
Thom:Guess Mr. Arkin missed the rehearsal.
Thom:Perhaps thats just punishment for the hat.
(Is it really cold in the theater?)
Thom:Cuba Gooding Jr. should not riff.
Mandi:But now we know why they called him.
To talk about Robert Downey Jr. inTropic Thunder.
(Or was that just Stiller again, playing Walken?)
Thom:Mandi, is the suspense killing you?
Mandi:We all knew it would be Heath Ledger, and Im fine with that.
His family is accepting.
Mandi:Was that Sophia Loren?
Thom:The sister looks pretty hot.
Thom:Yes, Sophias in the house.
Thom:I really like the sisters dress.
And another cream frock very trendy.
(10:11)
Mandi:I liked that she spoke to Heath.
Thom:That was touching without being over the top.
Restrained and classy
Mandi:Exactly.
I feel like they shouldve cut to commercial after that.
(10:13)
Thom:Good point, Mandi.
Mandi:Is Bill Mahers suit pleather?
Thom:The Mayleses get applause.
Thom:You just knew that he was going to plug his own film.
Thom:A second plug for his movie.
Mandi:Im going out on a limb and sayingMan on Wirewill win.
Thom:Right you are, Mandi!
This was a great bunch of docs, by the way.
That guy who sprinted up was the actual wire-walker from the film.
(10:16)
Mandi:This new format gives documentarians great seats!
Thom:A shout-out to Werner Herzog, a magic trick, and a balancing act!
Thom:ItsAmericas Got Talent French Emigre Edition.
(10:18)
Mandi:Documentary Short Film goes toSmile Pinki.
Thom:Smile Pinkiis about curing kids with cleft palates in India.
(Yes, the India theme invades the doc category too.)
I feel a Slumdog sweep.
Mandi:I was not expecting that cut-out back on her dress.
Mandi:I enjoy a good foley artist demonstration.
Thom:Well, just wait.
First, a JC Penney commercial.
With really bad floral dresses.
Mandi:And aDancing With the Starsad.
Thom:Is that Tom Cruise in an ad forJimmy Kimmel?
But still not gonna get me to watchKimmel.
Thom:Yes, Mandi, I know your heart belongs to Jimmy Fallon.
Thom:Another montage of films that the Academy tends to show no love.
Thom:Unless that was just a long car commercial?
Mandi:Will Smith loves action movies.
(10:26)
Mandi:Visual Effects goes toThe Curious Case of Benjamin Button.
Thom:No surprise there.
Though it was good to hear that Hives song.
(Thanks for pointing that out, Sarah!)
Mandi:Brad Pitt is so the Jack Nicholson of this years Oscars.
Thom:But at least Nicholson cracked a facial expression or two even behind the shades.
Mandi:The Dark Knightwins for Sound Editing.
Thom:Look forThe Dark Knightto pick up the next sound award too.
Thom:I guess I was wrong.
Mandi:I love this guy who is hyperventilating.
Thom:In fairness, they look pretty surprised too.
Thom:John Mayer looked very plastic, didnt he?
Mandi:Danny Boyles smile is so genuine.
Cut to John Mayer and Jennifer Aniston because we need star power, stat.
Thom:AnotherSlumdogwin on the way…Then hellooooo, Jerry Lewis!
(10:36)
Thom:It takes Film Editing.
FYI: Dev Patel and Freida Pinto are not dating.
That info courtesy of Seacrest, who harassed them during the pre-show.
(10:42)
Thom:Eddie Murphy presenting to Jerry Lewis.
Is this the only time hell get to hold an actual Oscar?
(10:44)
Mandi:Finally, a standing ovation thats deserved.
Thom:Was that token applause from Downey?
Thom:Quick, get us some young people on screen.
Anthony Hopkins is not young!
What are they doing?
Thom:Up next, the music categories, then foreign language film.
Theyre supposedly saving the acting categories for the very end.
(10:48)
Mandi:I may not make it.
Thom:Youre not the only one.
Do you think any of those ladies have eaten anything since, I dont know, Wednesday?
Thom:Id take off my own shirt, but this Snuggie is so comfortable.
Thom:Bill Conti got the boot this year for the Oscar orchestra.
BTW, the new guy, Michael Giacchino, got his Oscar nomination last year forRatatouille.
You bring out actors from the nominated films and see who IDs each song first.
Thom:Zac and Alicia Keys?
Did he dump Vanessa backstage?
Mandi:Zac Efron gets a second appearance on the Oscars telecast.
Mandi:Original Score goes toSlumdog Millionaire.
(10:54)
Thom:And theSlumdogsweep continues.
Thom:For those of you counting at home, thats five awards so far.
(10:57)
Mandi:Is that the guy who just won?
Thom:Yep, thats him.
But wheres M.I.A.?
Thom:I mean, how many times is she likely to get an Oscar nomination?
(10:59)
Thom:Mandi, you really have to teach me the Jao Ho dance moves.
Mandi:Very sweet moment on the red carpet when John Legend met Dev and Freida.
You werent sure who was more excited.
Thom:Oh, its a mashup.
That was actually kinda cool.
Mandi:Jao Ho wins.
Dance lessons tomorrow at noon, Thom.
Thom:I cant wait.
(11:03)
Mandi:How much money did JCPenney spend on advertising during the Oscars?
Thom:A whole lot less than they would have a month ago.
ABC has been discounting the ads after a bunch of advertisers (GM, Clairol) pulled out.
Thom:Do you think Etta James will go ballistic on the Hoover ad?
(11:06)
Mandi:Irish is a foreign language?
Mandi:Liam Neeson presents Best Foreign Language to JapansDepartures.Thom, fun fact?
Thom:Heres the first upset of the night:DeparturesbeatsThe ClassandWaltz With Bashir.
Thom:Im really shocked.
Mandi:[Where Id say something biting in agreement had I seen that film.]
Thom:No worries, Mandi.
It hasnt even gotten its U.S. release yet.
Thom:But you cant read the names of the people.
How great to see Paul Newman again.
Mandi:He won the applause-o-meter.
11:45 EST, here we come!
Thom:Reeses dress is very matronly and whats going on with those oddly disproportionate straps?
(11:19)
Mandi:Reese Witherspoon presenting Best Director.
I didnt think she had that kind of clout anymore.
Mandi:The Oscar goes to Danny Boyle forSlumdogMillionaire.
Thom:Thats seven.
Thom:Danny Boyles top is made out of rubber, and his bottom is made out of springs!
Mandi:Three more awards, Thom?
Thom:Three more.
We seem to be zipping along.
Thom:Whos the hot guy with the stubble?
Thom:Its hard to know where to begin with Sophia Loren.
So classy, so gorgeous.
(11:30)
Mandi:Id start with the sleeves on the dress, and rip them off.
Thom:I really like Nicoles dress, even if she looks a little like an albino Big Bird.
Mandi:I want to pet the top of Nicole Kidmans gown.
And if you gave me a few drinks and sat me beside her, I would.
Thom:Anne Hathaway seemed geuninely ecstatic that Kate Winslet won.
(11:33)
Mandi:Ill admit I was hoping for a Meryl Streep speech.
Thom:The Brits are going to rip into her for this one.
She seems very American in this acceptance speech.
Thom:Even her dad is trying to hide beneath that big black hat.
The Brits are supposed to be more self-deprecating.
Me, I like it.
But the Brits hated her gushy Golden Globes speech.
Thom:I just noticed I guess her best friend Leo was a no show.
(11:36)
Mandi:I have not missed him.
Thom:Now the suspense is on: Penn or Rourke?
(11:40)
Thom:Did Robin Wright Penn just grab her husbands crotch?
Mandi:I missed it!
A swaying Anthony Hopkins is giving the cameraman a work out.
Mandi:Robert Pattinson sitting behind Mickey Rourke so the shot doesnt scare the children.
Is Robert Pattinson going to nibble on Mickeys neck?
Or just bore him to death?
Thom:And thats Tina Fey over his other shoulder.
Thom:And Sean Penn is the winner.
Mandi:I knew they wouldnt waste De Niro.
(11:44)
Thom:Do you think Mickey is going to go Bobby Knight-crazy now?
Thom:Is Penn the only winner tonight to use written notes?
Thom:But who had the worst male hair of the night: Mickey Rourke or Adrien Brody?
Thom:Wow, Penn was funny, political, and gracious.
And didnt run too long.
(11:48)
Mandi:It was a great speech.
And, Adrien Brody, to answer your earlier question.
It has to be for a role, right?
Spielberg presenting Best Picture.
Thom:This Best Picture montage is a little confusing.
Thom:Okay, this montage is starting to grow on me.
(11:52)
Mandi:The best of the night (besides the comedy one).
(11:53)
Thom:And the Oscar goes toSlumdog.
Thom:Cue up the Jai Ho again.
Mandi:A lot of people upfront took a long time to get to their feet.
Thom:This is the first time that the whole cast has gone up on stage.
Usually, its just the winners the producers, in this case.
Mandi:They should.
Like the comedy and drama show winners do at the Emmys.
(11:56)
Thom:The little boy looks so happy.
Thom:Its Hugh Jackman again.
I wondered where he went.
Mandi:Another classic Seacrest moment.
And he asked the other kid to translate.
And that kid was like, Theres nothing to translate.
He didnt say anything.
Thom:Hey, Mandi, its another montage/promo.
Thom:A bunch of visual-only clips of upcoming films.
Thom:And its one last chance to show films that people might actually pay money to see.
You know, the ones with stars.
So disappointing, dont you think.
Thom:Mandi, youre just upset that Hugh never took off his shirt.
Thom:The show clocked in at three and a half hours exactly.
Is that what you guessed in the office poo?
Mandi:I have depth, Thom.
Thom:Well, isnt it time we changed into our after-show outfits?
Thom:Yes, pretty much as expected.
But I think its time to call it a night.
