23.38

It’s your turn now.

What did you think of the broadcast?  Was Bill funny?  Who was the best presenter?

What did you think of the nominees?  Did the right ones win?

23.37

No shocker – The Artist wins Best Picture.

So many other deserving pics.  But Tom Cruise is still looking pretty good for almost 50.

23.30

Well, hello Mr Firth!  How did I miss you on the red carpet?

Finally!  Meryl’s been overdue for another statue for a while.

23.21

Natalie Portman – you are looking good.

And Best Actor goes to (sigh) Jean Dujardin for The Artist.

I am tired of this.  Too many other deserving films other than The Artist.

23.07

In Memorium, well done.

22.54

Michael Douglas presents Best Director to Michel Hazanavicius for The Artist.

22.49

The Bridesmaid cast present Best Short Film to The Shore

And Best Short Animated Film  to The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore

And Best Documentary Short to Saving Face

22.41

And Best Original Screenplay to Woody Allen for Midnight in Paris

22.36

Angelina Jolie (work it work it) presents Best Adapted Screenplay to The Descendents.

Jim Rash – work it work it.

22.32

Thank you Will Ferrell and Zach Galifanaikis for doing what you do.

And for giving Figwit aka Bret McKenzie the Oscar for  Best Original Score.