Podcast #3
Alright, the first no brainer of the night has come down the pike (Best Animated Feature) as well as the award for Best Makeup. The boys and I talk the unacceptable (UNACCEPTABLE) "Nortbit" loss (kidding), John's favorite film of the year, "Ratatouille" snagging a win for Best Toon and Amy Adams' "Happy Woking Song" performance. I was caught in the middle, defending the poor girl and the ages old tradition of performing the tracks on the show. Check it out.
Also, I'm keeping track of the winners and predictions fallout over at In Contention, for those who care (I.e., me).
Also, I'm keeping track of the winners and predictions fallout over at In Contention, for those who care (I.e., me).
I just noticed a new online marketing scheme for Marion Cotillard's performance in "La Vie en Rose." There's Marion's beautiful, flawless face, big and bright, and then there are three screenshots of her in full makeup as Edith Piaf in the Picturehouse film -- a totally different person.
• Anne Thompson has a joygasm over Jeffrey Wells' "There Will Be Blood" review (and with due cause). [
• Anne Thompson has "Beowulf" reactions. [
Red Carpet District is Variety contributor Kristopher Tapley's attempt at making sense of the ever-expanding glut of film awards coverage. He's been on the beat for six years. Email 





