Jennifer Lawrence once again proves why she's freakin' awesome
A rare great backstage Q&A
Jennifer Lawrence admits she just had a shot before speaking to the press backstage at the 85th Academy Awards.
Not surprising to anyone who's spent more than five minutes with her, Jennifer Lawrence's honest and funny personality shined through as she spoke to the press backstage at the 85th Academy Awards Sunday night. The "Silver Linings Playbook" actress handled her fall before accepting her first Oscar with self-deprecating humor and class on stage. Lawrence continued to charm as she took some typically silly questions from the international journalists during the traditional post Q&A. In particular, her "process" of getting dressed for the show is awesome. You can watch the best of her remarks in the embedded video below. If you're experiencing any Oscar show hangover today, it should absolutely do the trick and perk you right back up. Enjoy.
Oscar-winning director Sean Fine shows some RG3 support at the Academy Awards
Is it wrong that this makes me like the movie even more?
Sean Fine and Andrea Nix Fine backstage at the 85th annual Academy Awards
Here's a nice story that totally blind-sided me today. Did you know that Oscar-winning filmmaker Sean Fine ("Inocente") is a huge Redskins fan? It goes deeper than that, actually, and this blog post from Stephen Czarda lays out the story, which led to Fine sporting some nifty burgundy and gold socks on the red carpet last night.
Tech Support: 'Life of Pi' has a strong crafts showing at the Oscars
But seven films were awarded across the 10 categories
Claudio Miranda holds his Oscar for Best Cinematography for "Life of Pi"
I’m writing this column, the last Tech Support entry for this 2012-2013 Oscar season, with a strange combination of ambivalence and a touch of the bittersweet. Despite the fun of awards season, and this one in particular, it is somewhat relieving to see it come to an end.
Who is HitFix's top pundit in a tricky year for Oscar predictions?
Okay, so not anyone's best showing this year
Christoph Waltz backstage at the 85th annual Academy Awards
Well, we knew going in that this would probably not be our proudest year for predictions. While a number of categories had cast-iron frontrunners, many were considerably trickier, with two or even three plausible outcomes making for little consensus among pundits.
Some years you simply have stronger instincts than others, and even with no jaw-dropping upsets last night, uncertainty got the better of us in a number of categories. Between our three HitFix pundits, it was Kris who came out on top, calling 18 out of 24 categories correctly. Greg Ellwood was just behind with 17 predictions right, while yours truly brought up the rear with a lowly 16.
Best and Worst of the 85th Academy Awards: Seth MacFarlane, Adele, Michelle Obama
Plus: What did you think was the biggest upset of the night?
Ah, Oscar. You never fail to disappoint and 2013 was clearly was the best and worst of times. An incredibly uneven show with a host whose 15 minute monologue/intro/whatever you want to call it wasn't the best choice. Thankfully, however, there were some great individual musical numbers, some surprising upsets ("Django Unchained's" great night) and none other than the First Lady of the United States announcing best picture. HitFix's editorial team has given the show a thorough review and recognized the best and worst of the 85th Academy Awards.
Ben Affleck's 'Argo' named Best Picture of the year at the 85th annual Academy Awards
Jack Nicholson presents the honor with First Lady Michelle Obama
Ben Affleck at the 85th annual Academy Awards
Crowning off an industry awards running of the table, from the Critics' Choice Movie Awards the night director Ben Affleck was passed over for a Best Director Oscar nomination through a guild circuit that brought high profile recognition from the likes of producers, directors, actors and writers, Warner Bros. Pictures' "Argo" has been named Best Picture of 2012 by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
"I know what you're thinking. The three sexiest producers alive," said producer Grant Heslov said between co-producers George Clooney and Ben Affleck on the stage of the Dolby Theatre, able to accept a prize as producer despite being left off the directors' line-up. "I want to acknowledge my partner in crime and my great friend George Clooney. Everybody should be so lucky to have a partner as talented, as humorous and with so much integrity. On behalf of George and myself, I want to thank you, Ben. You directed a hell of a film."
'Lincoln' star Daniel Day-Lewis wins Best Actor Oscar
And he sets a new record in the process
Meryl Streep presents the Best Actor Oscar to "Lincoln" star Daniel Day-Lewis at the 85th annual Academy Awards.
Daniel Day-Lewis has broken an Oscar record this evening. The "Lincoln" star picked up the Best Actor trophy for his performance in the Steven Spielberg film, making him the first actor to win three lead actor prizes.
Jennifer Lawrence wins Best Actress at the Oscars for 'Silver Linings Playbook'
She edges out stiff competition from Jessica Chastain and Emmanuelle Riva
Jennifer Lawrence at the 85th annual Academy Awards
Jennifer Lawrence, the 22-year-old star of "Silver Linings Playbook," has won the Oscar for Best Actress at the 85th annual Academy Awards.
"Thank you to the women this year," she said in her acceptance speech. " You were so magnificent and so inspired. It's been so amazing getting to know you…you've made this experience unforgettable."
Ang Lee wins Best Director Oscar for 'Life of Pi'
His second Academy Award to date
Ang Lee at the 85th annual Academy Awards
In a race lacking the frontrunner for Best Picture ("Argo" director Ben Affleck was left off the list by his fellow filmmakers in the Academy), Best Director boiled down to the visionary, watercolor vision of "Life of Pi" helmer Ang Lee.
'Argo' and 'Django Unchained' win screenplay Oscars
Tarantino picks up his second Academy Award to date
Quentin Tarantino at the 85th annual Academy Awards
Quentin Tarantino and Chris Terrio will be the lucky writers walking out of the Dolby Theatre tonight with Oscars in hand. The two men won their prizes for "Django Unchained" (Best Original Screenplay) and "Argo" (Best Adapted Screenplay) respectively.
