Monthly Archives: February 2008

Watch CNN, smack head in disgust

Posted on February 29, 2008 by susan jennings

Apparantly the people at CNN have decided to use the “Daily Show” as it’s model for quality news presentation. That’s right, the “real news” (a term applied loosely to CNN) is ripping off the fake news in order to appeal … Continue reading →

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Hello, goodbye

Posted on February 29, 2008 by Erin McCracken

Hello: Celebrate the leap year with FlipSide Friday night at Tailgaters Grille & Drafthouse, 204 Saint Charles Way in York Township. Come out from 6 to 8 p.m. and enter to win Best Buy gift certificates. See you there. Check … Continue reading →

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Weekend roundup

Posted on February 25, 2008 by Erin McCracken

“No Country For Old Men” dominated the 80th Annual Academy Awards Sunday night. It won a slew of Oscars including Best Director and Best Picture. Early ratings show the telecast had the smallest audience ever. What a shame. I finally … Continue reading →

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Saving the best for last

Posted on February 24, 2008 by Erin McCracken

Daniel Day-Lewis won the Oscar for Best Actor. There was no question that he was going to win. He deserved it. Best Director went to the Coen brothers for “No Country For Old Men” and Best Picture also went to … Continue reading →

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Troops steal the show

Posted on February 24, 2008 by Erin McCracken

“There Will Be Blood” nabbed the Oscar for Best Cinematography. After a look back at Academy members who passed away, troops from Baghdad announced the Oscar for Best Documentary Short Film. Hmmm. The Oscar for Best Original Screenplay went to … Continue reading →

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Music and memories

Posted on February 24, 2008 by Erin McCracken

After seeing all 79 films that won Best Picture over the years, 98-year-old Robert Boyle was given an honorary Oscar for his seven decades of work in art production. Than there was another song from “Enchanted,” but Best Song went … Continue reading →

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The first really big one

Posted on February 24, 2008 by Erin McCracken

Marion Cotillard won the Oscar for Best Actress. In her teary-eyed, French-accented speech, she said a line that will most likely go down in history: “It is true that there are some angels in this city.” “The Bourne Ultimatum” won … Continue reading →

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‘No Country’s’ first Oscar

Posted on February 24, 2008 by Erin McCracken

“No Country for Old Men” won Best Adapted Screenplay. It’s probably not the only Oscar the movie will win tonight. Then another best song nominee from “Enchanted” was performed by a woman in ridiculously high heels. A lot of this … Continue reading →

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The next big one

Posted on February 24, 2008 by Erin McCracken

Tilda Swinton won the Oscar for Best Actress in a Supporting Role. Everyone thought Amy Ryan would win. This is certainly not the last upset of the evening. Swinton’s acceptance speech was funny, though. On a related note, there’s been … Continue reading →

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The first big one

Posted on February 24, 2008 by Erin McCracken

Javier Bardem takes the Oscar for Best Actor in a Supporting Role. No surprise there. Earlier, Amy Adams was cute as a button while performing “Happy Working Song” from “Enchanted.” “The Golden Compass” won best visual effects and “Sweeney Todd” … Continue reading →

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