Also, instead of having the one person (Jeff Bridges, Sandra Bullock in this situation), they should revert to past years and have 5 people who know the actors come out and say nice things about the nominees - it just adds a personal touch to them.

That was ONE thing I was glad they dropped. They should have just showed the clips, but I found the whole big 10 minute presentations from the last two years so pretentious and just an ego-bloating session. Hated it.

Pretty predictable list of winners...

But really, I wasn't totally crazy about any of the films up for Best Picture this year, but I won't begrudge The King's Speech winning Best Picture, out of most of the films, I thought it was the one with probably the most heart and honesty.

I also thought Tom Hooper gave the best speech when he won Best Director. I love the stuff about thanking his mother and how she was the catalyst for him directing the film.

As for the acting speeches, wasn't crazy about most of them, but I guess Natalie Portman was my most favourite, and her speech was really thorough.

Anne and James did the best they could, but they aren't charismatic enough to host such a big award show. It really looked like the audience was longing for Billy Crystal's peak years when he came out to present. They need to hand the hosting duties back over to a seasoned comedian, though I guess it would depend on who they pick.

The ending was the best part of the ceremony, and this year's stage has to be one of the best they've ever had.

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Love love love! James and Anne were great IMO. The beginning inception themed montage was fabulous. Franco in a dress was priceless. Anne singing to Hugh Jackman was marvelous. The dig at Charlie Sheen was great.

I felt very bad for Kirk Douglas. I am a huge, huge fan. But the man has suffered many, many medical problems to the point of being unrecognizeable. I thought it was a bit mean for them to send him out alone. I would have preferred if they had sent him out with Michael. That would have been nice.

I've always wondered what it would be like if they chopped it down to two hours. Cut the televised portion to the four main acting awards, best director, best song and best picture. Really glammed up the performances and the hosts monologues.

It would probably move faster and less people would whine about it being "boring".

I personally like the full awards show. But I wouldn't mind focusing more on big awards and performances. But then, that would take away from everyone elses hardwork...

Free promotion for GH! They must be loving this.

I missed it. What happened?

Morgon freeman referred to James as "that guy from general hospital"

Then sandra bullock said james was...

"The number one reason kids were late being pickedup from School because their moms were at home watching him on General Hospital"

I felt very bad for Kirk Douglas. I am a huge, huge fan. But the man has suffered many, many medical problems to the point of being unrecognizeable. I thought it was a bit mean for them to send him out alone. I would have preferred if they had sent him out with Michael. That would have been nice.

I know some had a good laugh at it, but seeing Kirk was just sad to me. It reminded me of an obviously senile and medicated Liz Taylor (who I hope is recovering well!) at the Golden Globes about a decade ago when she was a presenter. I agree, he should have been a co-presenter with someone else.

Morgon freeman referred to James as "that guy from general hospital"

Then sandra bullock said james was...

"The number one reason kids were late being pickedup from School because their moms were at home watching him on General Hospital"

Oh I saw that then. I really didnt think that was anything big and I doubt a bunch of people are going to start watching GH tomorrow bc of it. I thought there was a promo or clip that airead that I missed

Ooof, Jimmy Kimmel just made a Dick Clark joke re: Kirk. I agree, it would have been nice if Michael was there with him, I think they're in London right there (did you all see the thing about the paparazzo punching CZJ in the face?). I think the hosts are handicapped by not great jokes too. That's where a really funny comedian with a flare for improv comes in handy.

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I know some had a good laugh at it, but seeing Kirk was just sad to me. It reminded me of an obviously senile and medicated Liz Taylor (who I hope is recovering well!) at the Golden Globes about a decade ago when she was a presenter. I agree, he should have been a co-presenter with someone else.

I agree it was sad and made my heart sink a little. It just symbolizes the end of an era to me. And I really would have rather he watched happily from the audience than to be a bunch of immature and cruel internet bloggers jokes.

This Mike Tyson/Bush skit is funnier than anything on the Schloscars[/Plucky Duck].

"Sir Mike Tyson... Tyler Perry's The President's Speech" LMAO!

"Tyler Perry's The President's Speech" LMAO!

Is it bad that this makes me envision barbecue smoke coming from the White House lawn with The Gap Band's Greatest Hits playing on a boom box hotwired to those big early 90s speakers?

Franco caused a ratings drop when he was on GH, so I'm not sure if this will do anything better for them.

I love Melissa Leo and I have ever since Homicide but why was she dressed like a Tim Burton spoof of Elvis?

I know this is way back but was anyone else a little annoyed with all the "this is how long it takes to get up the red-carpet" business in the pre-show? It seemed like Monk was writing the script.

I was hoping Tim Gunn would make a few bitchy remarks.

This Mike Tyson/Bush skit is funnier than anything on the Schloscars[/Plucky Duck].

"Sir Mike Tyson... Tyler Perry's The President's Speech" LMAO!

I agree - that was definitely the most amusing thing of the evening. In fact, Jimmy's show tonight is pretty amusing. Maybe he can host the Oscars next year - he already works for ABC - Johnny Carson did it for years, Letterman has done it, John Stewart has done it - why not Jimmy?

So, I guess The Social Network was the film that lost the most momentum this award season, while The King's Speech was the one that gained the most momentum...

Though, really, I can't say I'm too surprised at the way things turned out...

Franco caused a ratings drop when he was on GH, so I'm not sure if this will do anything better for them

No bad writing did that.......