Trying to decide if I should bother watching them tomorrow. I usually pass, but I was a bit mad that I didn't get to catch the musical numbers. Was last year just special, and normall they are dull, or is there some hidden entertainment in there. Jon Stewart is hosting, so I'm thinking it can't be that bad.

Well, the lead up and all the red carpet bs is typically boring as fuck. But if you have some emotional stake in the flicks or are generally interested in more than one film it's often worth watching.

This year with Jon Stewart hosting it should be worth watching for me.

It can be entertaining as long as you have the fast forward button close at hand.

You know, you can always turn it off if you find you're not enjoying yourself.

Yes they are

Generally they have entertainment value, but once in a while it's a bit like staring and a train wreck - mesemerizing in a sick sort of way. It's one of the only awards shows I watch (the others are the Independent Spirit Awards and the Tonys), especially to spot the worst dressed.

Nah

Me and my fiance always have a blast eyeing how horrible some look on the red carpet. She made me suffer during the pre-show one time when she had no interest in any of the movies - just so she'd watch it with me. After that, we've made it a tradition and have fun with it. I've watched the Oscars every year since '98.

Also, I always have some vested interest in all the categories - just so certain individuals receive the recognition that they deserve *coughcough Paul Giamatti coughcough* Also, I always enjoy pushing for the unexpected great actors/actresses/films to get awards. In the end, the politics always end up pissing me off ... but oh well. We still have fun with it. Decent host of flicks are nominated this year, as well.

Make that a double "Nah"

I've never watched the oscars. Ever.

On the radio last night, they were talking about how the Oscars telecast is considered the Gay Super Bowl in terms of the large percentage of gays who tune in to watch the Oscars.

I haven't watched the Oscars in over a decade. The red carpet is pretty cool though to see what the babes like Charlize Theron and Angelina Jolie are wearing.

And Scarlett Johansson always looks smokin'. She's definitely aged well.

I watch every second of them every year. This year will be better because there are alot more films I'm rooting for. Plus, this year has a better group of movies represented.

i love the Oscars...(and im not gay...i dont think) my love scale varies though on the host Jon Stewart should be good....in the past its been up and down:

Chris Rock: so-so
Letterman: Actually very good (Uma Oprah rap aside)
Whoopi: Bad
Billy Crystal: good, but he gets a tiresome (the musical numbers get old real fast)
Johnny Carson: Great
who am i missing? didnt they have rotating hosts one time? anyway i still love the show...even if there are some boring moments

Funny, I always thought the Gay Super Bowl was THE SUPER BOWL.

Anyhow, I watch the Oscars every year. Probably because I'm a movie fanatic, have seen all the nominees every year and am always rooting for my favourites. They always provide a high level of entertainment, and as far as award shows go, they are the best. Not to mention that this year, with Jon Stewart hosting, I don't see how you can go wrong.

MATT

haven't watched it for years since it's all fixed and there is a huge amount of backroom deals and politics for votes

I only watch for the cleavage. I love film but I coudn't care less which films wins what. My superior knowledge and taste in film does not require validation.

I'm going to record it, and fast foward through all the boring stuff, and get right into the awards & performances.

I just watch it to see whos wearing what. My Parents normally just call me when they start announcing the big stuff

I usually watch them every year as there is something I want to see win or what not, but this year doesnt do much for me. That being said, Ill probably have it on in the background and keep an eye on it.

Aged well? She's only 21.

True, but she's definitely gotten more attractive from Ghost World to Lost in Translation and then to The Island.

Don't go looking for Scarlett what she going to wear since she is not going to the show.

At least she does'nt have to worry about her boob being groped by that idiot Mizrahi.

No, of course not.

I'm watching in HD -- can't wait!