I did not see or like enough of the movies to do a preview this year, but I'm happy to do a review.

  • All I keep hearing this morning are complaints about how long the show was.  Get a DVR people...
  • The horror montage included frightening films like Edward Scissorhands (a sad drama), Beetlejuice (a comedy) and Little Shop of Horrors (a musical).  They also included Twilight: New Moon, which was horror-ble, so maybe the theme was wider ranging than I thought.
  • "Suck it James Cameron" is actually the name of Katherine Bigelow's post-party.  She is 59!  MILF and cougar don't cover it.  She deserves her own word.
  • Meryl Streep is 2-14 in her Oscar career.  She cannot win the big one.
  • The Oscars have become a "proof of life" for forgotten and reclusive stars.  Barbara Streisand is apparently still alive and the John Hughes crew led by Molly Ringwald, Ally Sheedy and Judd Nelson did not age well.  Actually, the Hughes montage was my favorite part of the show.
  • "The Dude" won an Oscar.  White Russians for everyone!!!    
  • Barbara Walters and Mo'Nique got into some crazy $h!t in the aftershow (pre-show for the East coasters).  First, Mo'Nique broke down in hypothetical detail how her brother molested her as a child.  Second, she discussed her open marriage, which apparently is the term she uses to rationalize her husband cheating on her.  I believe Elin Woods calls hers a "Grand Canyon marriage."  Lastly, we got a wonderful shot of Mo'Nique's hairy legs as she proudly described how she does not shave them.  At least we know why her husband cheats on her now...
  • 500 Days of Summer and The Hangover were the best two movies that I saw this year.  In their absence, I'm happy The Hurt Locker won the night.
  • On to sports, Villanova and West Virginia played the game of the weekend.  I still don't like either team in two weeks.
  • Notre Dame welcomed back Luke Harangody in their "Dance" card punching OT win at Marquette.  By welcomed, I mean he played 11 minutes and was told that he'll be coming off the bench the rest of the year.  I know exactly how the Irish season will end.  Harangody will score 20+ in a losing effort in the tournament.  No coach can resist the temptation of an all-time scorer sitting on the pine, while his teammates struggle for baskets.  Mark it down...
  • John Wall is shooting just 41% in SEC play, which is hardly the best competition in the nation.  He's had a good season (16.8 ppg, 6.2 apg and 4.0 rpg), but he has not set college aflame like Michael Beasley or Kevin Durant did.  Yet, I think he's the best pro prospect to play college ball since Chris Paul. 
  • Syracuse has lost three games all season and two of them were to an average Louisville team.  The Orange have singlehandedly gifted Rick Pitino's squad a spot in the tournament.  I still like Cuse to make the Final Four and cut down the nets if the match-ups are right.
  • South Carolina's Devan Downey will be the steal of the 2010 NBA Draft.  Are you listening to me Donnie?
  • Texas will head to the postseason out of the Top 25.  Rick Barnes, Coach of the Year!!!
  • Landon Donovan is a soccer diplomat.  He marked his Everton bow with a goal and an assist this weekend coming off the bench.  Upon his entry into the game, the crowd chanted "U-S-A!".  When he scored, his teammates lifted him up to the crowd like a trophy.  Even the condescending British broadcasters remarked how far American soccer had come considering three Yanks were on the field at the same time.  Donovan did all this in 10 weeks.  Of course, he'll be hung in effigy if he bags the winner against England this Summer. 
  • Ben Roethlisberger is either rough in bed or hanging out with the wrong women.  One or the other is fine, but getting rough with the wrong women will get your name in the police blotter.
  • Brandon Marshall is Terrell Owens in his prime.  He'll get you in the end zone, but talk you out of the playoffs.  Is that worth a first round pick?  Maybe for Seattle, which needs to win now under Pete Carroll, but not the Bengals, who discovered the joys of team chemistry last season.
  • The Lakers have lost three straight for the first time since Pau Gasol donned the purple and gold.  In other meaningless news...
  • My burger quest took me to "Lucky Devil's" Friday night.  They're famous for their Kobe beef, which was delicious, but I was too distracted by the six dudes sitting at the table to our right.  Five of six wore blue blazers, one with a pin on the lapel and I swear to God when they got their drinks one of them said, "Put her there gents!" and they all clinked glasses.  After dinner, they went and sacrificed a virgin at their skull and bones meeting.

You have no idea how happy you are that Northern Iowa made the Dance.  Meet Lucas O'Rear and his sideburns!