Monthly Archives: February 2008

Comedy, costumes and historic clips

Posted on February 24, 2008 by Erin McCracken

After a super-cheesy cut-and-paste opening montage, comedian John Stewart took the stage for his monologue. It was on-point, not too long, got several laughs and was easy to swallow. He talked about the writer’s strike, the best movie and actor … Continue reading →

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Fashionably late

Posted on February 24, 2008 by Erin McCracken

Everyone always arrives in droves about ten minutes before the event begins. Katherine Heigl looks amazing, even if she’s also wearing red. Johnny Depp is sporting his signature look with glasses and bow-tie. Cate Blanchett looks great in a royal … Continue reading →

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Think spring

Posted on February 24, 2008 by Erin McCracken

Some actresses are keeping it light and wearing muted neutrals and pastels. Kerry Russell and Cameron Diaz are sporting gray and blush tones. Jennifer Hudson looks cute in a white gown. Marion Cotillard looks like a best actress winner in … Continue reading →

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Seeing red

Posted on February 24, 2008 by Erin McCracken

Red seems to be the color of the night. Ruby Dee, Miley Cyrus and Jillian Fink (Patrick Dempsey’s wife) are matching the carpet as well. I enjoy the other colors on display. Amy Ryan is wearing a deep emerald satin … Continue reading →

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Just asking

Posted on February 24, 2008 by Erin McCracken

The red carpet is rolled out and the stars are beginning to show up for the 80th Annual Academy Awards in Hollywood. The weather on the West Coast is windy and cool with scattered showers, which is not good news … Continue reading →

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Oscars 2008

Posted on February 22, 2008 by Erin McCracken

Only a few more days until the glitz and glamour of the 80th Annual Academy Awards. Log onto the FlipSide blog Sunday for red carpet commentary and reaction to who wins the gold statues.

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Vh1: The land of guilty pleasures

Posted on February 22, 2008 by susan jennings

I’m not proud of it, but I’ve started watching a lot more Vh1 (blame it on the writer’s strike). I’ve been sucked into the world of celebreality with shows like “Celebrity Rehab,” which chronicles a bunch of B-list celebrities recovering … Continue reading →

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What the blog?

Posted on February 20, 2008 by Erin McCracken

NBC is doing away with its TV seasons and switching to a schedule with staggered program debuts throughout the year. Lindsay Lohan’s racy pictorial in New York Magazine is causing quite a ruckus. I’m not sure if being dubbed the … Continue reading →

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Weekend roundup

Posted on February 18, 2008 by Erin McCracken

This weekend marked a lull in the whirlwind season of award shows. Next weekend is the big one. Get your picks in now for the York Daily Record 2008 Oscar Predictions Contest. For now though, the new action flick “Jumper” … Continue reading →

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Still waiting

Posted on February 14, 2008 by Erin McCracken

Okay, so now we know what shows are returning, but when? Click here to find out when your favorite series will be back on the air. The bad news is that most don’t start up again until April.

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