The man on the left of this photograph won a George Clooney look-alike contest (obviously he did) in Ireland, and the prize is getting to go to the Oscars! From Kilkenny People (via…   Read Story »

As we all know by now because we think we saw someone Instagram about it, which is honestly the truth in my case because the world is a very funny vampire, the IRL film company Kodak is filing for…   Read Story »

They are here! The 2012 Academy Award nominations are here! Have you ever watched the actual nominees announcement broadcast? It's kind of like watching the actual Academy Awards if it was presented…   Read Story »

Upon hearing of Brett Ratnor's resignation, Eddie Murphy dropped out of hosing the Oscars. Oh, GREAT. Now they'll just have to be cancelled. Right? Once a host and producer drop out they have to…   Read Story »

Mindy Kaling was interviewed for the New Yorker's Book Bench about her new book, etc.! "Read it." -New Yorker Who should play Steven Tyler in the Steven Tyler biopic, which is something that is…   Read Story »

The academy issued some new rules about Oscar campaigning! Have you already been reading everything about this because it is a story that directly affects you and isn't boring at all? Me too, so have…   Read Story »

I feel like there was a time, not too long ago, when Ricky Gervais was generally regarded as a great comedic talent who helped to usher in a New Era of better and smarter and more uncomfortable…   Read Story »

Well, that was TERRIBLE. Look: I know that I complain a lot, OK? Don't you think I know that? Of course I know that. But despite what you may think, I actually AM capable of enjoying things, and I…   Read Story »

Joe Mande takes a look at how last night's Snorescars would have been distributed if they had been awarded in 2001. THIS SHOULD WIN AN AWARD.   Read Story »

Admittedly, I'm not the target audience for the Academy Awards. I mean, I love to participate in national traditions as much as anyone, and I watch the Oscars every year if for no other reason than…   Read Story »