Oscar Luncheon Photos
By far the best thing about the Oscars luncheon is the group shot with all of the Oscar nominees. If I were a nominee I’d be damned sure I would be there just to get into the group shot. And here it is in all its glory.
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[...] Sasha Stone has a bunch of nice pics from yesterday’s nominees luncheon, including the Class of 2008 shot. Check ‘em out here. [...]
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[...] Posted in Academy Awards 08, Film Awards tagged 81st Oscar Nominee Luncheon at 5:08 pm by Nick Plowman One random thing I love about the Oscars are the nominee luncheon photos. Not sure why exactly, but there’s always been something about them that fascinated me. Perhaps it’s the sifting through a row of very ordinary faces to find that one gleaming star smile, seeing whose in attendance and who isn’t, and so on. It’s a time wasting thing. This year, Meryl Streep, Brad and Angelina and Philip Seymour Hoffman were not in attendance – for whatever reasons – and I think it stripped the photo of some of the qualities I love about them. Basically, what we have here is like the main photo of a high school yearbook where some of the most popular kids aren’t in it, and a bunch of nobodies are sort of spaced around one central popular kid. Regardless, can I just say how stunning Kate Winslet, Anne Hathaway and the support actress nominees look? You could say that makes up for those who are missing, more or less. It may be a boring Oscar race – even with the uncertainty surrounding the actress categories and who might win – but it sure offers some of the best looking nominated actresses in a while. [AwardsDaily] [...]
Meeza says:
Monday, February 2, 2009 at 8:02pm
Love it!!!!!!!!!
murtada says:
Monday, February 2, 2009 at 8:06pm
who is kate hugging?
Jeff B says:
Monday, February 2, 2009 at 8:09pm
I may be wrong, but I think Kate is hugging Ellen Kuras, the director of Doc nominee The Betrayal
Mr.F says:
Monday, February 2, 2009 at 8:13pm
Andrew Stanton is a lucky bastard
Cahiers says:
Monday, February 2, 2009 at 8:16pm
Ellen Kuras was also the D.P. for Eternal Sunshine, so that’d make sense.
Anna says:
Monday, February 2, 2009 at 8:17pm
I think Mickey Rourke holding a dainty tea cup is hilarious. Almost us funny as him holding his dainty dogs.
Noah says:
Monday, February 2, 2009 at 8:18pm
I love how Thomas Newman looks like he’s hiding behind people.
And the people who showed up just boosted their odds… well maybe not.
jsew says:
Monday, February 2, 2009 at 8:24pm
where is meryl streep?
Zinc says:
Monday, February 2, 2009 at 8:25pm
Where’s Heath? Come on man, even Penn came.
JK says:
Monday, February 2, 2009 at 8:26pm
Love this pics, simple love it…
They’re always the best part of the season
Thanks Sasha
Anna says:
Monday, February 2, 2009 at 8:29pm
That’s not very funny, Zinc.
daveylow says:
Monday, February 2, 2009 at 8:32pm
Kate looks absolutely gorgeous.
Paul Outlaw says:
Monday, February 2, 2009 at 8:37pm
Having a hard time locating Richard Jenkins. Help!
Melanie says:
Monday, February 2, 2009 at 8:48pm
Richard Jenkins is in the back row on the left side.
Noah R. says:
Monday, February 2, 2009 at 8:50pm
May I just comment on how awesome Werner Herzog looks next to Michael Shannon? I’m having a lot of fun trying to figure out what he is thinking. Martin McDonagh looks rather badass as well.
Melanie says:
Monday, February 2, 2009 at 8:51pm
Richard Jenkins is in the back row on the left side, slightly obscured by someone in front of him.
Paul Outlaw says:
Monday, February 2, 2009 at 8:56pm
Thanks, Melanie.
I think Herzog is thinking about his post-luncheon nap.
Also: please note who is in the “We don’t need no stinkin’ name badges” group.
Antoinette says:
Monday, February 2, 2009 at 9:11pm
They all look so happy.
Homero says:
Monday, February 2, 2009 at 9:22pm
Wow, Henson looks gorgeous…and could you ask for a better list of Supporting Actresses?
Is Pitt in there? I’m assuming he’s back on the set of Inglourious Basterds.
Afrika says:
Monday, February 2, 2009 at 9:23pm
awww, look at my black sistas graciously frolicking and looking drop deap gorgeous. I’m so proud of Taraji, she has come a long way. She delivered stunning after stunning performances in all her movies, regardless of how small her roles were.
I hope Davis and Henson find more good work. One can only hope.
…as for Rourke, what is he drinking? tea? I doubt
amanda says:
Monday, February 2, 2009 at 9:23pm
That group pic of Best supporting actress is weird. Poor cruz had to sit on the statue.
THE Alfredo says:
Monday, February 2, 2009 at 9:24pm
I don’t see Brangelina…and Andrew Stanton is one lucky Bastard! You can tell by his smile that he is really really happy to be standing next to Cruz.
Ryan says:
Monday, February 2, 2009 at 9:26pm
Hee Danny Boyle looks so great. Like a little kid the night before Christmas and he’s anticipating Santa Claus giving him lots and lots of toys.
And whew, Kate is looking gorgeous. Then again all of the actress nominees are bringing in the hotness.
Evan says:
Monday, February 2, 2009 at 9:39pm
I wish Heath were there.
Di says:
Monday, February 2, 2009 at 9:47pm
WHERE IS MERYL????????????
Gentle Benj says:
Monday, February 2, 2009 at 10:16pm
YES!!!!! Supporting actress picture!
Adam says:
Monday, February 2, 2009 at 10:17pm
I’m pretty sure Amy Adams descended from Heaven to grace us all with her utmost loveliness.
PabloH says:
Monday, February 2, 2009 at 10:18pm
Meryl & Brangelina were too busy to go… apparently…
HaroldsMaude says:
Monday, February 2, 2009 at 10:22pm
Viola Davis can not take a bad picture. Same with Frank Langella. These two always look fabulous.
Tufas says:
Monday, February 2, 2009 at 10:22pm
Pfff no Pitt and Jolie = fail
brainypirate says:
Monday, February 2, 2009 at 10:39pm
Goldderby.com told us a few days back that Streep, Brangelina and Hoffman wouldn’t be in attendance. Pay attention!!!!
ThermosDay says:
Monday, February 2, 2009 at 10:59pm
I don’t find Josh Brolin. Is he missing?
Didn’t know Michael Shannon was so tall.
The Natural says:
Monday, February 2, 2009 at 11:18pm
Brolin is right next to Van Sant, above the luminescent Amy Adams in that sky blue dress.
Marty-O says:
Monday, February 2, 2009 at 11:21pm
Heh, Werner Herzog for the win.
Josh Brolin is between Gus Van Sant and Danny Elfman, second row from the top, to the right of Oscar (four people to the right, to be exact). : )
It took me a while to spot Penn, simply because of the reflex of looking for someone with a scowl. : ) The smile sure throws a scowl-searcher for a loop.
I think Langella, Penn, and Robert Downey Jr is a great line up, mostly because you can totally make thought-bubbles for each of them. For instance, Downey Jr looks like he just pulled a prank that no one discovered yet, like loosening the salt-shaker at the luncheon or something. : D
Ryan says:
Monday, February 2, 2009 at 11:27pm
Watching Jay Leno right now. Kate Winslet was just on. And now Danny Boyle is on being his awesome charming self.
Ryan Hoffman says:
Monday, February 2, 2009 at 11:27pm
Um is everyone else just ignoring the most hilarious looking person I’ve seen in a long time. Front row on the right about 3 people diagonal to Boyle?
Neel Mehta says:
Monday, February 2, 2009 at 11:27pm
Simplistic thoughts:
1. Michael Shannon is tall.
2. A.R. Rahman is not.
3. Brian Grazer is a strange looking man.
4. Diggin’ the girl power section of Cruz, Hathaway, and Henson. They’d totally hang out together in high school. (Beige Ladies?)
5. Can’t tell which is the gold centerpiece: the Oscar or Robert Downey Jr’s tie.
Pierre de Plume says:
Monday, February 2, 2009 at 11:44pm
Where’s Heath? Come on man, even Penn came.
Actually, I think Zinc’s comment is hilarious — bad taste, maybe, but wildly funny.
What I’m wondering is how did Penelope get to be the one to sit?
William Katt says:
Tuesday, February 3, 2009 at 12:04am
It’s fun to imagine a bucket of pig’s blood hanging over Ron Howard’s head, and Piper Laurie’s voice scolding:
“They’re all going to laugh at you!
They’re all going to laugh at you!”
(Yes, that’s me, William Katt, age 55.
Back row, 6th from the left.
The one wearing the blond earmuffs.)
Christy says:
Tuesday, February 3, 2009 at 12:09am
Where’s Heath? Come on man, even Penn came.
- That was kinda mean, but I laughed out loud. Funny as hell.
- Penn looking cool as usual.
- I just love Frank Langella. Too bad the season has been unkind to him.
- Amy Adams looking great. And I’m not even a fan.
- Can’t stand Anne Hathaway. She’s the real Joker to me. Have you seen her mouth when she smiles? Ehh, creepy.
- No Brangelina. Thank God. How I wish they wouldn’t attend the awards too!
- Michael Sheen had to be there. He deserved a nomitation. I can’t get over this.
- RDJ *drooling insanely* is just too awesome for words…
- Mickey Rourke = no taste. Scary.
- Marisa Tomei looks weird. There’s something in her face…I noticed that in the SAGs too. Maybe some plastic surgery?
- Penelope looks regal. Never thought this chick would make it so big…
- Wow, Gus Von Sant was looking quite decent. Well, it doesn’t matter anyway. The man is one of my personal idols.
- I like Ron Howard for some random reason. He reminds me of my uncle! hahahaha
- Kate Winslet looking like a winner! ha!
- I miss Meryl.
- I miss Philip Seymour Hoffmann.
- I miss Stephen Daldry (I don’t see him in the pic. Is he there?)
Zach says:
Tuesday, February 3, 2009 at 12:35am
Loving Taraji Henson groping that Oscar…you can tell she wants it!
adit says:
Tuesday, February 3, 2009 at 12:37am
who is chinsse man in the right front line??
so weird.
miss stephen daldry.
Paul Outlaw says:
Tuesday, February 3, 2009 at 12:42am
Is Steven Daldry possibly the man standing at the end of the row in the blue suit to the right of Winslet? It doesn’t really look like him, but maybe it’s just the photo.
Zach says:
Tuesday, February 3, 2009 at 12:54am
I really don’t think so.
Christy says:
Tuesday, February 3, 2009 at 1:00am
No, the man is not Stephen. It would be nice to see him there. I just love the guy. Even though people seem to hate his movie. Random thought: he’s got such a rich voice. Guess I’m weird! hahahahah
Hey, I’m digging RDJ’s yellow tie. hahahahaha
mag says:
Tuesday, February 3, 2009 at 1:09am
I’m most excited to see Herzog in that mix. How odd he must think it all is.
Brolin is hot.
Ryan Adams says:
Tuesday, February 3, 2009 at 1:18am
“who is chinsse man in the right front line??”
Ra’s al Ghul
kat says:
Tuesday, February 3, 2009 at 1:19am
That Heath comment was funny!
Maybe Penelope got to sit because she was wearing pants? Wouldn’t have been comfy for the women in tight skirts.
Whoever said Hathaway was creepy is right! And her round table? So annoying and a bit pretentious.
Kate and Taraji were radiant. P looked sexy.
Alan of Montreal says:
Tuesday, February 3, 2009 at 1:28am
I heard that Brangel and Meryl weren’t going to be there, but where’s Philip Seymour?
Christy says:
Tuesday, February 3, 2009 at 1:30am
I said she was creepy. And I mean it. She’s the real Joker. Put some make up and she’ll ace both Heath and Jack! She’s got the natural looks for the part. Just check her mouth! And she was soooo bitchy and self important in the round table! I never liked her and probably never will.
I only noticed Herzog now. I’m such a dummy. I probably spent too much time looking for Mr. Daldry and didn’t pay attention to the rest…
Frank Langella’s expression is priceless. It seems like he wanted to laugh so hard! LOL!