Blogging the Oscars: Early Magic Seems to be Wearing Off

The show got off to such a great, intimate beginning. Hugh Jackman, Anne Hathaway, and those incredible actresses speaking directly to the nominated supporting actresses.

Now it feels like the same old show. Hope something good happens. Hugh is busy trying to get his Skype account to work as Sarah Jessica Parker is announceing the costume design noms.

My guess: Curious Case of Benjamin Button
Winner: The Duchess (the Academy loves those British period drams).

Hugh's computer is facing the TV screen. Are they getting video in Kingston. It says the video is disabled. Trying again…

They're getting the sound, they're getting an overly cropped picture…