Check out the full list of Oscar nominations HERE.

There were no big surprises for me, but a few snubs…

- Christopher Nolan did NOT receive a ‘Best Director’ nomination for  ‘Inception’

- Andrew Garfield was not acknowledged for his work  in ‘The Social Network’

-Leonardo DiCaprio was shut out from ‘Shutter Island’ (I still think he was stronger in this than ‘Inception’)

-French electronic music duo Daft Punk did NOT get a nomination in the ‘Best Original Score’ category for their brilliant work on ‘Tron: Legacy’

The awards will be handed out Sunday, February 27th with co-hosts James Franco & Anne Hathaway!

-Thor

Like many of you, I watched the 82nd Annual Academy Awards last night. I thought they were pretty good. Steve Martin and Alec Baldwin are two of my favourite comedic actors and they did a great job hosting the show together. But I wanted to see more of their act instead of montage after montage.

Avatar was the favourite to come out on top last night. But in the end, The Hurt Locker prevailed.

To this day — I still haven’t seen Avatar. And I still have absolutely no interest in seeing that movie. I’m usually a huge fan of the Science Fiction flicks. But for some reason — this one really isn’t appealing to me. Perhaps because it’s almost THREE HOURS LONG. If there’s one thing I can’t stand, it’s long movies. I have a very low attention span in the theatre. And if the story can’t be told in roughly two hours — I immediately lose interest in going. That’s why I can’t get into any of the Lord of the Rings movies. Way too long. I know I won’t be able to sit through them without going insane.

Despite Avatar’s length — everyone has been telling me to go check it out. Have you seen Avatar? If so — what did you think?

K

Jazzilla is  afternoon pre-Oscar celebration, featuring many of Western Canada’s top vocalists performing songs of the Oscars.  How fun is that?

A phenomenal showcase of talent featuring internationally renowned touring artist Jennifer Scott, three-time Juno nominee Kate Hammett-Vaughan, Juno and National Jazz Award Nominee Karin Plato and many more.
Backed by Musical Director Miles Black on keyboards, Rene Worst on bass, Tom Keenleyside on Sax and Graham Boyle on drums, each performer will sing one piece specially selected for this tribute to the Oscars.

I will also be singing a song, Sooner or Later (Madonna) from Dick Tracey!

It will be a great time, and you’ll still make it home in time for the awards- click here for ticket information and performer bios.

Hope to see you there,

Dawn

It’s official- Alec Baldwin & Steve Martin will be hosting the 82nd Academy Awards on March 7th, 2010.

This is sure to be comedy gold the likes of which we’ve never seen.  It will be the first time for Baldwin but Martin has hosted the annual ceremony twice before.

Today we’re asking for your most memorable (good or bad) Oscar hosting moments…

-Thor

Heard about a cool Oscar Party happening this weekend….

The Lamplighter, in Gastown is hosting the go to Oscar Party this Sunday February 22, 2009 beginning at 4:00pm.

Guests will watch the live show while sipping on lush Champagne Martinis and nibbling on delectable dishes from the “Oscar” themed menu including: “Benjamin Button” Jumbo Crab Cakes; the “Dark Knight” Black & Blue AA Strip Steak; and the “Frost & Milk” Chocolate Cake & Honey “Milk” Shake.

Those who attend this fabulous party will complete an 81st Academy Award ballot with the chance to walk away with their own Oscar night prize including a $1500 shopping spree at Future Shop.

for more information go to

www.dhmbars.ca

Sunshine and Smiles!

Dawn