Category Archives: Industry stuff

The Fighter.  Both Christian Bale and Melissa Leo won Oscars for their supporting roles.  Although it isn’t exactly clear who they’re supporting, it doesn’t seem to be Mark Wahlberg. Winter’s Bone.  Hillbilly noir or one of last year’s better films? … Continue reading →

For your listening pleasure, a special episode we hesitate to call “a bonus.” But really, how bad can this year’s Academy Awards show be? The 83rd time’s a charm, right? If you missed the live telecast (or just happen to be a masochist), listen and decide for yourself. Hey, our version has this going for it– it’s less than a third of the original running time. Continue reading →

Join the Misfits for an evening at the Oscars — or anyway in front of a big screen TV, watching the Oscars. All the predictability and tedium of the original three and a half hour show in less than a third of the time. It’s a show Lou enthusiastically describes as “nice.” Continue reading →