Oscar Arrivals Live Blog
Sunday, February 28, 2016 at 6:14PM 6:03 Perhaps a good omen: As soon as I began typing, Honorary Oscar winner Gena Rowlands appeared.
She tried to talk about A Woman Under the Influence (1974) but Ryan Seacrest felt it was more important to discuss The Notebook (2004). Never mind about that omen. Happy thoughts! Who's next?
Lots more to come including Sandy Powell, Bette Midler, Whoopi Goldberg, Alicia Vikander, and the Ghost of Michelle Pfeiffer in Scarface after the jump...
06:12 I'm not really fond of The Big Short but Adam McKay seems like a good guy in interviews
06:16 People are already frisky on Twitter. Please note: if you want to follow everyone on Team Experience, we have a list here.
6:18 I'm stealing this if I'm ever asked the question:
E!: Are you vain?
Mindy Kaling: I’m not like Maleficent but I have my moments.
6:26 Alicia Vikander looks dazzingly fresh and ingenue like in yellow. Reminding everyone that she is just a hair older than Jennifer Lawrence and ready for those youthful roles. Oops, wait. Wrong comparison!
6:31 Jacob Tremblay on his perspective on the red carpet. "I see a lot of legs" LMAO.
Ryan cuts to this picture of Jacob Tremblay's parents reminding us that the power of genetics is real
6:47 Priyanka Chopra has practiced the pronunciation of everyone's names. There are a lot of TV stars presenting tonight for some reason. Oh, right. Because we're on ABC. Home Team power.
6:50 Dave Karger says that Brooklyn makes him cry like a little baby and his vote would go to Saoirse Ronan. That's lovely.
6:52 IMPORTANT: Whoopi Goldberg's jewelry tonight. I like to think of this as a tribute to Ursula.
6:52 I somehow did not know that Olivia Wilde was a producer on Body Team 12. She is not however one of the nominees of the movie so don't get too excited about this. Also she has boobs and they are out and ready for tonight. Are yours?
07:00 Common talking post awards show diets with E! Common is a fan of cookies. Therefore I am a fan of Common.
07:00 Twitter collectively orgasms over Saoirse Ronan in sparkly green. It's a combo of two Pfeiffer dresses from Scarface the glossy green one and the sparkly black one.
7:10 Jennifer Jason Leigh says she has had a glass of champagne. Ryan suggested she have another. Oh, Ryan. We're about to cut her off.
07:20 Brie Larson is talking about In & Out Burgers while her boyfriend stands behind her like a statue, unblinking or moving and dapper in his tux. Her dress, hair, belt EVERYTHING is sure to be divisive but I think it suits her.
07:23 At some point someone on E! says "her pregnancy style is so on point" and I want to die.
07:26 Cheryl Boone-Isaacs is talking about diversity. I have clearly switched channels. I couldn't I just couldn't after the pregnancy style quote.
07:27 Eddie Redmayne says he is sweating like a fiend (he wore velvet). He also says his wife is pregnant. Yes, Eddie but is your wife's pregnancy style on point?
07:31 The most important nominee has arrived...
FUCK YOU, I'M SANDY POWELL pic.twitter.com/AnrUenEhtc
— Chris Feil (@chrisvfeil) February 29, 2016
07:35 Kerry Washington being fierce and awesome. Taking her Academy membership seriously. I woulda quoted it but Scandal taught her to talk FAST. She's basically like 'I joined the Academy three years ago and my voice is needed in the room.'
She's also wearing something that looks like body armor, only f***able. Good goddess, she's beautiful. I'm so proud to have been serving Kerry Washington praise since her VERY FIRST MOVIE Our Song (2000)
more side eye from Pfeiffer at women stealing her Scarface looks, Rachel McAdams! pic.twitter.com/vT7GnHXu0V
— Nathaniel Rogers (@nathanielr) February 29, 2016
07:38 Matt Damon talking about how much fun he had on The Martian and how prepared Ridley Scott was. He was like 'It wasn't The Revenant. I was very comfortable!' ...NOT THAT THERE'S ANYTHING WRONG WITH THAT!
The Film Experience does not support the message of suffering elevating art. I am typing from a comfortable chair and eating delicious pizza (regular toppings, no raw bison liver) and am unashamed of my comfort!
07:57 Okay BYEEEE I got distracted by Julianne Moore listing her favorite films of the year "Carol, Brooklyn, Room, Spotlight"... the woman has always had great taste. A lady after our own harts.
Also Cate Blanchett won the Best Date Oscar because she brought the non-nominated Todd Haynes. Well done, goddess.
NOW IT'S TIME FOR THE SHOW
Reader Comments (10)
IT HAS BEGUN!
Oh my god. Saoirse. Perfection.
I wonder if Brie will wear gold like other recent winners to seal the deal? (Sandra, Meryl, Cate, Julianne)
Saoirse is currently my pick for Best Dressed. Holy shit! Brie in 2nd and Rooney in 3rd.
Why is Kerry Washington in every freaking award ceremony?
Oh wow, Cate Blanchett. Alicia Vikander and Kerry Washington look lovely, too.
Wooow Cate Blanchett!!! My Queen looks divine!!!
Saoirse is effin sexy in disco green :)
The ever lovely and cute Vikander is very romantic and fresh looking
So is this the thread where we can all post our complaints in real time?
So strange that God is going to be handing Di Caprio his Oscar.
I take my small victories where I can, Saoirse and Rachel did where great Killer dresses.
Mad Max is up to 3 Oscars so far, love that.
Spotlight won for writing, so at least it won't go empty-handed.
Sadly Kate didn't get an upset win, and Sam Smith sang so badly. It sounded as if he has a lisp and he sings in falsetto. weird combo.
Ugh, the morons at E! thought Sandy Powell was Tilda Swinton!