Red Carpet 2009 Thread

By Jeralyn, Section Media
Posted on Sun Feb 22, 2009 at 05:25:29 PM EST
Tags: Oscars (all tags)

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The Red Carpet is open at the Oscars. I think Miley Cyrus was the first to arrive. The male announcer at E! loved her dress, I didn't, it was too costume-y. His female counterpart called it "bold" but didn't sound crazy about it.The ABC folks didn't like it either.

The LA Times is live-blogging. At past awards shows, they've gotten the best pix up the fastest, we'll see if that continues.

I don't think the actual show will be that exciting -- too many of the nominees, like Slumdog Millionaire, seem certain. And Hugh Jackman as host? [Update: He was great.] For me, the Red Carpet is the main event. I'll be updating with thoughts and photos, hope you will join in. [Updates Below]

Update 5:00 pm (MT): The ABC show is not very good. It seems amateurish and too low key. The Randall Duke guy reminds me of Vincent Price and he's far too made up with a bad red dye job. E! is much better, unfortunately, it's not in HD here.

Update 5:10pm: ABC is getting lively. Mickey Rourke is wearing a white suit, he looks good --- for him. He's wearing a necklace with his dog's photo -- the dog died 6 days ago and they were together for 18 years. He lights a cigarette after he gets out of the limo. Ben Kingsley's wife is pretty in red.

The Slumdog kids look cute and the entire cast is ecstatic just to be here all together. I'm not knocked out by Heidi Klum's dress but the announcers are. (Photos to come as they become available.)

Diane Lane looks teriffic. I laughed just watching Seth Rogan and James Franco from Pineapple Express arrive, I guess I liked the movie more than I remembered.

Sara Jessica Parker looks like the fairy godmother in Cinderella but I like her anyway and the top half of the dress is cool. It's by Dior Haute Couture. She seems very happy.

Natlie Portman