Comments on: the oscars: like an ex-boyfriend i still kinda sorta like, but not *like* like http://poshdeluxe.com/2009/02/20/the-oscars-like-an-ex-boyfriend-i-still-kinda-sorta-like-but-not-like-like/ the pantsiest pants that ever pantsed in pants town Wed, 08 Feb 2012 22:18:24 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1 By: erin http://poshdeluxe.com/2009/02/20/the-oscars-like-an-ex-boyfriend-i-still-kinda-sorta-like-but-not-like-like/comment-page-1/#comment-4659 erin Tue, 24 Feb 2009 12:42:27 +0000 http://poshdeluxe.com/?p=1332#comment-4659 I would just like to ask if we, as a people, are now officially over Heath Ledger. Can it be done time yet? Yes, it was very tragic and sad and he was brilliant in TDK but it was all a bit much, to be honest. I would just like to ask if we, as a people, are now officially over Heath Ledger. Can it be done time yet? Yes, it was very tragic and sad and he was brilliant in TDK but it was all a bit much, to be honest.

]]> By: Matt Gierhart http://poshdeluxe.com/2009/02/20/the-oscars-like-an-ex-boyfriend-i-still-kinda-sorta-like-but-not-like-like/comment-page-1/#comment-4658 Matt Gierhart Tue, 24 Feb 2009 10:56:52 +0000 http://poshdeluxe.com/?p=1332#comment-4658 What's an Oscar... ZZZZzzzzzz What’s an Oscar… ZZZZzzzzzz

]]> By: Anthony Moody http://poshdeluxe.com/2009/02/20/the-oscars-like-an-ex-boyfriend-i-still-kinda-sorta-like-but-not-like-like/comment-page-1/#comment-4657 Anthony Moody Tue, 24 Feb 2009 08:16:30 +0000 http://poshdeluxe.com/?p=1332#comment-4657 I enjoyed Sean Penn's speech, Kate Winslet's as well as the Ledger family. That one made me tear up a bit. Dustin Lance Black's was also good. I also didn't like Slumdog winning all of those awards. Best score? I felt Defiance deserved it. Another one that didn't make sense to me was the makeup one going to Benjamin Button. CGI vs. real makeup? It so should have gone to Hellboy 2. And I wanted In Bruges to win. I enjoyed Sean Penn’s speech, Kate Winslet’s as well as the Ledger family. That one made me tear up a bit. Dustin Lance Black’s was also good. I also didn’t like Slumdog winning all of those awards. Best score? I felt Defiance deserved it. Another one that didn’t make sense to me was the makeup one going to Benjamin Button. CGI vs. real makeup? It so should have gone to Hellboy 2. And I wanted In Bruges to win.

]]> By: Julia Oldham http://poshdeluxe.com/2009/02/20/the-oscars-like-an-ex-boyfriend-i-still-kinda-sorta-like-but-not-like-like/comment-page-1/#comment-4655 Julia Oldham Tue, 24 Feb 2009 05:23:51 +0000 http://poshdeluxe.com/?p=1332#comment-4655 1. best red carpet outfit!!!! This is so hard! There were alot that I liked. I loved Natalie Portman's dress. 2. biggest fashion trainwreck Melissa Leo....what the heck? The dress, the hair, the dress...yuk! I also thought Amanda Seyfried's dress really hit the mark. 3. biggest social trainwreck hmmm...I dont know? I guess I don't have a good answer for this one. Sorry. 4. hottest dude I'm no fashion expert, but I loved John Legend's brown Prada tux. I thought his date's dress complimented it very well too! He had a tie instead of bow-tie. I guess i subconsciously like ties better. 5. hottest couple Will the pants world hate me if I say that I thought Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens were super cute? (I hope not.) It was cute when Seacrest was interviewing Vanessa on the red carpet and Efron was supposed to be doing an interview with the person next to Seacrest, but he kept eavesdropping on Ryan and Vanessa, and he couldn't concentrate at all. 6. best speech Dustin Lance Black for sure, but I have to also give a shout out to Kate Winslet! I love her...she is so genuine. I think I want to be friends with her! :) 1. best red carpet outfit!!!! This is so hard! There were alot that I liked. I loved Natalie Portman’s dress.
2. biggest fashion trainwreck
Melissa Leo….what the heck? The dress, the hair, the dress…yuk! I also thought Amanda Seyfried’s dress really hit the mark.
3. biggest social trainwreck
hmmm…I dont know? I guess I don’t have a good answer for this one. Sorry.
4. hottest dude
I’m no fashion expert, but I loved John Legend’s brown Prada tux. I thought his date’s dress complimented it very well too! He had a tie instead of bow-tie. I guess i subconsciously like ties better.
5. hottest couple
Will the pants world hate me if I say that I thought Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens were super cute? (I hope not.) It was cute when Seacrest was interviewing Vanessa on the red carpet and Efron was supposed to be doing an interview with the person next to Seacrest, but he kept eavesdropping on Ryan and Vanessa, and he couldn’t concentrate at all.
6. best speech
Dustin Lance Black for sure, but I have to also give a shout out to Kate Winslet! I love her…she is so genuine. I think I want to be friends with her! :)

]]> By: John Harney http://poshdeluxe.com/2009/02/20/the-oscars-like-an-ex-boyfriend-i-still-kinda-sorta-like-but-not-like-like/comment-page-1/#comment-4654 John Harney Mon, 23 Feb 2009 20:44:03 +0000 http://poshdeluxe.com/?p=1332#comment-4654 Sarah, I thought Meryl Streep went for dressing in a way that suited her age and was classy. Unlike Sophia Loren. Josh, I'm with you all the way. As for honesty... these people are so full of themselves it boggles the mind. Their version of the truth is kind of out there, really. Sarah, I thought Meryl Streep went for dressing in a way that suited her age and was classy. Unlike Sophia Loren. Josh, I’m with you all the way.

As for honesty… these people are so full of themselves it boggles the mind. Their version of the truth is kind of out there, really.

]]> By: Joshua Katz http://poshdeluxe.com/2009/02/20/the-oscars-like-an-ex-boyfriend-i-still-kinda-sorta-like-but-not-like-like/comment-page-1/#comment-4653 Joshua Katz Mon, 23 Feb 2009 16:51:50 +0000 http://poshdeluxe.com/?p=1332#comment-4653 1. Mickey Rourke had a silver tooth and a gold pinkie ring. That alone should have entitled him to winning and making a speech. 2. That said, he deserved to win. His performance was real and nuanced in a way that no other actor's performance was this year. The Wrestler overall was a flawed movie, but I think Hollywood political correctness gave the trophy to the wrong dude. 3. Hugh Jackman's opening song sequence. These things usually suck, but not this much. Not buying it. And I would be selling it if i could get more than $.25. 4. Sophia Loren. You used to be ridiculously, world-alteringly mega-hot. Now you look like the crazy old lady in Something About Mary. Yikes. 5. Tilda Swinton is the scariest looking actress of all time. I think she is haunting me. 6. Slumdog. Nice movie, nice story, exciting and enjoyable film. But definitely one of those "Really? THAT won everything?" years. 7. You're right, Sarah. Even for a cynic like me, Winslet's acceptance speech was heartfelt and cool. And it's always good when a young actress shows that the road to Oscar is paved with copious nudity. Scarlett, take note. 1. Mickey Rourke had a silver tooth and a gold pinkie ring. That alone should have entitled him to winning and making a speech.

2. That said, he deserved to win. His performance was real and nuanced in a way that no other actor’s performance was this year. The Wrestler overall was a flawed movie, but I think Hollywood political correctness gave the trophy to the wrong dude.

3. Hugh Jackman’s opening song sequence. These things usually suck, but not this much. Not buying it. And I would be selling it if i could get more than $.25.

4. Sophia Loren. You used to be ridiculously, world-alteringly mega-hot. Now you look like the crazy old lady in Something About Mary. Yikes.

5. Tilda Swinton is the scariest looking actress of all time. I think she is haunting me.

6. Slumdog. Nice movie, nice story, exciting and enjoyable film. But definitely one of those “Really? THAT won everything?” years.

7. You’re right, Sarah. Even for a cynic like me, Winslet’s acceptance speech was heartfelt and cool. And it’s always good when a young actress shows that the road to Oscar is paved with copious nudity. Scarlett, take note.

]]> By: Sarah http://poshdeluxe.com/2009/02/20/the-oscars-like-an-ex-boyfriend-i-still-kinda-sorta-like-but-not-like-like/comment-page-1/#comment-4652 Sarah Mon, 23 Feb 2009 14:34:50 +0000 http://poshdeluxe.com/?p=1332#comment-4652 ok, here's my post-ceremony analysis: 1. best outfit: penelope cruz and her 60 year old vintage ballgown. GAH. WANT IT. runners up: anne hathaway (glam!) and alicia keys (LOVED the lavender). 2. biggest fashion trainwreck: MILEY CYRUS. and yes, i am v. pleased to be presenting her with this award. runner up: meryl streep. oh meryl! 3. biggest social trainwreck: dude, everyone was so well-behaved! even mickey! lame! so i guess i'll give this category to ben stiller, who did a great job of *pretending* to be a trainwreck. 4. hottest dude: as predicted, hugh jackman looked Extremely Handsome. but i think i'm gonna give this award to robert downey, jr. cos it's STILL so great to see him looking fabulous (and quirky) on the red carpet. 5. hottest couple: meredith, i didn't even see jada?!! also, i am really tired of angelina wearing black all of the time, although THOSE EMERALDS WERE AMAZING. so, in a surprise move, this award goes to tina fey and steve martin, even though they're not a *real* couple. cos tina's dress was the Hotness, and their scene together was one of my favorite moments. yay! 6. as meredith and i predicted (and prayed for), YAY KATE!!!! i totally got teary during her speech, i was just so freaking happy for her. overall, i thought the speeches were pretty touching last night-- sean penn, penelope cruz, the screenwriter for milk. it was the most honest oscars i've seen in a while. good show, everyone! good show. ok, here’s my post-ceremony analysis:

1. best outfit: penelope cruz and her 60 year old vintage ballgown. GAH. WANT IT. runners up: anne hathaway (glam!) and alicia keys (LOVED the lavender).

2. biggest fashion trainwreck: MILEY CYRUS. and yes, i am v. pleased to be presenting her with this award. runner up: meryl streep. oh meryl!

3. biggest social trainwreck: dude, everyone was so well-behaved! even mickey! lame! so i guess i’ll give this category to ben stiller, who did a great job of *pretending* to be a trainwreck.

4. hottest dude: as predicted, hugh jackman looked Extremely Handsome. but i think i’m gonna give this award to robert downey, jr. cos it’s STILL so great to see him looking fabulous (and quirky) on the red carpet.

5. hottest couple: meredith, i didn’t even see jada?!! also, i am really tired of angelina wearing black all of the time, although THOSE EMERALDS WERE AMAZING. so, in a surprise move, this award goes to tina fey and steve martin, even though they’re not a *real* couple. cos tina’s dress was the Hotness, and their scene together was one of my favorite moments. yay!

6. as meredith and i predicted (and prayed for), YAY KATE!!!! i totally got teary during her speech, i was just so freaking happy for her. overall, i thought the speeches were pretty touching last night– sean penn, penelope cruz, the screenwriter for milk. it was the most honest oscars i’ve seen in a while.

good show, everyone! good show.

]]> By: Brian Behm http://poshdeluxe.com/2009/02/20/the-oscars-like-an-ex-boyfriend-i-still-kinda-sorta-like-but-not-like-like/comment-page-1/#comment-4646 Brian Behm Sun, 22 Feb 2009 20:08:34 +0000 http://poshdeluxe.com/?p=1332#comment-4646 That Pet Shop Boys video was AWESOME. I'm SO psyched that there's a new album coming out. The first time I heard Introspective at a cycling event I was shooting in high school it kinda changed my life. That Pet Shop Boys video was AWESOME. I’m SO psyched that there’s a new album coming out. The first time I heard Introspective at a cycling event I was shooting in high school it kinda changed my life.

]]> By: erin http://poshdeluxe.com/2009/02/20/the-oscars-like-an-ex-boyfriend-i-still-kinda-sorta-like-but-not-like-like/comment-page-1/#comment-4635 erin Sat, 21 Feb 2009 16:29:22 +0000 http://poshdeluxe.com/?p=1332#comment-4635 It's not as much fun as when we were growing up, but it is still fun (at least for me). I can't figure out why it's become so much more lame - although John makes a good point. It's hard to care about seeing celebrities getting awards when I'm inundated with tales of their marriages, divorces, eating disorders, weight problems, children, lack of children, and Jennifer Aniston's Broken Heart (which I think should at least have its own trademark by now). That said, I still love it! Champers and a DVR are key, although watching it on delay does ruin any texting opportunities during the show. This year's a bit weird, because I really like most of the nominated movies/people. Like, I want SM to win Best Picture - who doesn't? - but I'd be just as happy if it were three of the other nominees. My hope for the Academy Awards is the same as my hope for any day of the week: that Angelina Jolie will somehow find it in herself to sit up straight and at least FEIGN interest in her surroundings, even if they are a crass display of wealth and celebrity. Because perma-bitchface does her no favors. It’s not as much fun as when we were growing up, but it is still fun (at least for me). I can’t figure out why it’s become so much more lame – although John makes a good point. It’s hard to care about seeing celebrities getting awards when I’m inundated with tales of their marriages, divorces, eating disorders, weight problems, children, lack of children, and Jennifer Aniston’s Broken Heart (which I think should at least have its own trademark by now).

That said, I still love it! Champers and a DVR are key, although watching it on delay does ruin any texting opportunities during the show.

This year’s a bit weird, because I really like most of the nominated movies/people. Like, I want SM to win Best Picture – who doesn’t? – but I’d be just as happy if it were three of the other nominees.

My hope for the Academy Awards is the same as my hope for any day of the week: that Angelina Jolie will somehow find it in herself to sit up straight and at least FEIGN interest in her surroundings, even if they are a crass display of wealth and celebrity. Because perma-bitchface does her no favors.

]]> By: Meredith http://poshdeluxe.com/2009/02/20/the-oscars-like-an-ex-boyfriend-i-still-kinda-sorta-like-but-not-like-like/comment-page-1/#comment-4633 Meredith Sat, 21 Feb 2009 03:16:05 +0000 http://poshdeluxe.com/?p=1332#comment-4633 I still watch the Oscars, but I record them on my DVR, fast forward through all the bullshit and pause on the particularly glamorous or tragic outfits. That plus champers equals the perfect viewing experience. 1. Freida Pinto. Designers are going crazy to dress her right now and she's got great style. Plus she's absolutely gorgeous. 2. Probably Meryl. She always dresses like someone's kooky old pothead grandma. In an awesome way, of course. 3. Mickey Rourke, easily. I told Matt during the Golden Globes, "I want him to win, but I'm also afraid to hear his speech." 4. RDJ ALL THE WAY. He'll look sharp, quirky and smooth. 5. Always Will and Jada. They're always the answer to that question. 6. KATE! KATE! KATE! KATE! I still watch the Oscars, but I record them on my DVR, fast forward through all the bullshit and pause on the particularly glamorous or tragic outfits. That plus champers equals the perfect viewing experience.

1. Freida Pinto. Designers are going crazy to dress her right now and she’s got great style. Plus she’s absolutely gorgeous.

2. Probably Meryl. She always dresses like someone’s kooky old pothead grandma. In an awesome way, of course.

3. Mickey Rourke, easily. I told Matt during the Golden Globes, “I want him to win, but I’m also afraid to hear his speech.”

4. RDJ ALL THE WAY. He’ll look sharp, quirky and smooth.

5. Always Will and Jada. They’re always the answer to that question.

6. KATE! KATE! KATE! KATE!

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