James Franco blabbed the most boring backstage banter in recent history at the Indie Spirit Awards, where he won Best Actor for “127 Hours.” Let’s hope he loosens up a bit to host the Oscars tomorrow or it’s going to be a very, very long show.
After seeing Ashton Kutcher and Demi Moore present a Career Achievement Award — in tandem — to esteemed eccentric costume designer Julie Weiss at the Costume Designers Guild Awards last night, I had a light bulb of an idea.
Call me crazy (so many have) but I kinda think Ashton and Demi would make perfect Oscar cohosts next year. Nothing against James Franco and Anne Hathaway. I’m sure they will do just fine on Sunday (Feb. 27). Even though the released promos have us a little worried.
But Ash and Demi seem to have a natural chemistry and a flirty familiarity that could totally work. Plus they are serious fashionistas to boot. Think of the costume changes!
Watch the video and see what you think. If you’re in favor, I will contact the Academy toute suite and put a bug in their ears. By the way, I’ve sat on Julie’s love seat with the actual love letters from her grandfather to her grandmother. It’s real. Check out my story on the amazing Julie that ran on the TheEnvelope.com a few years ago.
James Franco and Anne Hathaway‘s latest Oscar 2011 promo has just been released. We really liked their first Oscar training video, pumping iron with the gold statues, etc.
But somehow this one feels a little bit .. how to put this politely.. slow, painfully awkward, unfunny and yes, we’ll say it, downright boring. Except for the part about Anne planning to break a toe for their Black Swan skit.
What do you think? Does this promo make you want to watch the Oscars? Or does it make you want to DVR it so you can fast forward through for the winner’s speeches?