Post-Oscars live chat noon Monday with Grant Butler, Kristi Turnquist
Monday February 25, 2013
10:37
The Oregonian: 
Hello everyone. Welcome to our post-Oscars live chat. Kristi Turnquist and Grant Butler will join us at noon. Until then, feel free to post your comments and questions. We'll add them to the live chat when Kristi and Grant arrive.
Monday February 25, 2013 10:37 The Oregonian
12:00
Kristi Turnquist: 
Hi everybody, Welcome to our live chat about last night's Oscar show. I don't know about you all, but I'm still recovering. Looking forward to dishing about the show with my colleague, Grant Butler, and whoever else wants to join in.
Monday February 25, 2013 12:00 Kristi Turnquist
12:01
[Comment From littlebird312littlebird312: ] 
Seth MacFarlane -- the worst. The boob song was both tasteless and not funny. Did anyone like that?
Monday February 25, 2013 12:01 littlebird312
12:02
Kristi Turnquist: 
My jaw was literally dropping at that number. You're so right that it was tasteless and not funny. Even today, I can't believe it happened.
Monday February 25, 2013 12:02 Kristi Turnquist
12:04
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
When they say 1 billion people watch the Oscars, is that true? How does the Academy come up with that number?
Monday February 25, 2013 12:04 Guest
12:04
Kristi Turnquist: 
I know Seth MacFarlane has a big following among young guys, but did he really think something that might knock 'em dead on 'Family Guy' was right for the Oscars?
Monday February 25, 2013 12:04 Kristi Turnquist
12:05
Kristi Turnquist: 
Hi there, Guest -- I don't know how the Oscars come up with the 1 billion number. It is watched all over the world, but I don't know if all those folks are hooked up to Nielsen ratings boxes. Kinda doubt it.
Monday February 25, 2013 12:05 Kristi Turnquist
12:05
Grant Butler: 
Every year I make the same case about hosting the Oscars. It's the worst gig in Hollywood.
Monday February 25, 2013 12:05 Grant Butler
12:05
[Comment From Ben R.Ben R.: ] 
So I've already read some negative accounts of Seth MacFarlane, what did you two think? I actually thought the "we saw your boobs" joke was funny, but was surprised with how much TED got away with when presenting with M. Wahlberg.
Monday February 25, 2013 12:05 Ben R.
12:05
Grant Butler: 
I think they need to stop treating it as a comedy gig, and just go for old-fashioned classiness.
Monday February 25, 2013 12:05 Grant Butler
12:05
Monday February 25, 2013 12:05 
12:06
Grant Butler: 
Have George Clooney host it!
Monday February 25, 2013 12:06 Grant Butler
12:06
Kristi Turnquist: 
Hi Ben R., I didn't care for the "we saw your boobs" bit. It's an awards show, not a roast.
Monday February 25, 2013 12:06 Kristi Turnquist
12:06
The Oregonian: 
But did you like Seth's dancing?
Monday February 25, 2013 12:06 The Oregonian
12:06
The Oregonian: 
and singing. He surprised me a bit there.
Monday February 25, 2013 12:06 The Oregonian
12:06
[Comment From Ben R.Ben R.: ] 
I felt like he was kind of imitating Ricky Gervais' style of hosting the Golden Globes, a lot of hard digs at various actors.
Monday February 25, 2013 12:06 Ben R.
12:06
Grant Butler: 
I think Seth did exactly what I thought he would do -- annoy the Hollywood establishment.
Monday February 25, 2013 12:06 Grant Butler
12:06
[Comment From Ben R.Ben R.: ] 
(RE: Kristi's comment) I am usually a Sunday night Fox viewer, so I guess he hit his target there. *laugh*
Monday February 25, 2013 12:06 Ben R.
12:07
Kristi Turnquist: 
Seth MacFarlane has recorded an album, and obviously loves old-style singing and dancing. If he had stuck with doing that, without the raunch bit, I'd have been happier.
Monday February 25, 2013 12:07 Kristi Turnquist
12:07
[Comment From amieamie: ] 
There aren't enough special brownies in the world to have made any of that funny.
Monday February 25, 2013 12:07 amie
12:07
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
Who do you think had the best acceptance speech? My vote goes to Daniel Day-Lewis, who seemed to ad-lib his bit about Meryl Streep.
Monday February 25, 2013 12:07 Guest
12:07
Grant Butler: 
Ben R. -- I think that's a fair assessment. But this is a different show and what works for the Globes doesn't work for Oscars.
Monday February 25, 2013 12:07 Grant Butler
12:07
Monday February 25, 2013 12:07 
12:08
Grant Butler: 
I loved Daniel Day Lewis' speech, but was moved by what Ang Lee had to say, too.
Monday February 25, 2013 12:08 Grant Butler
12:08
Kristi Turnquist: 
HI Guest, Daniel Day-Lewis has been giving great acceptance speeches at every awards show. Since he always wins, he's got to come up with new material. And he does -- he comes across as sincere, grateful, but with a sense of humor.
Monday February 25, 2013 12:08 Kristi Turnquist
12:08
The Oregonian: 
What did you all think of Jennifer Lawrence's speech?
Monday February 25, 2013 12:08 The Oregonian
12:08
Grant Butler: 
Regarding Ang Lee ... has their ever been a director who has won twice without his film winning best picture?
Monday February 25, 2013 12:08 Grant Butler
12:08
The Oregonian: 
littlebird offers the backstage Q&A with Lawrence.
Monday February 25, 2013 12:08 The Oregonian
12:09
[Comment From littlebird312littlebird312: ] 
This though -- awesome. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wQNj-gF9bfE
Monday February 25, 2013 12:09 littlebird312
12:09
Kristi Turnquist: 
Jennifer Lawrence was a hoot. She's more straightforward than most stars at these things.
Monday February 25, 2013 12:09 Kristi Turnquist
12:09
Grant Butler: 
I thought Jennifer Lawrence recovered nicely from her stumble up the stairs. She's had lots of practice giving speeches this season, that's for sure.
Monday February 25, 2013 12:09 Grant Butler
12:09
Monday February 25, 2013 12:09 
12:10
Grant Butler: 
And she looked pretty stunning in that Dior Haute Couture.
Monday February 25, 2013 12:10 Grant Butler
12:10
Kristi Turnquist: 
Hey Grant, I think I was typing during Ang Lee's speech and didn't hear most of what he said. What impressed you about his remarks?
Monday February 25, 2013 12:10 Kristi Turnquist
12:10
Grant Butler: 
But the stumble proves even high fashion can be your downfall.
Monday February 25, 2013 12:10 Grant Butler
12:10
Grant Butler: 
He paid tribute to Taiwan. Nice props to his background.
Monday February 25, 2013 12:10 Grant Butler
12:11
Kristi Turnquist: 
Grant, so true! These celebs deserve hazard pay for walking in those dresses, not to mention the sky-high heels.
Monday February 25, 2013 12:11 Kristi Turnquist
12:11
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
Do you think there were any actors or actresses who were 'robbed' of a win last night?
Monday February 25, 2013 12:11 Guest
12:11
Grant Butler: 
Overall, I was surprised by how even-handed these Oscars were.
Monday February 25, 2013 12:11 Grant Butler
12:11
Monday February 25, 2013 12:11 
12:12
Kristi Turnquist: 
Hi Guest, good question. I'm surprised by how little momentum "Lincoln" had as we got to the Oscars. I was very impressed with the script, and with Spielberg's direction. But it's hard to think of Spielberg as an underdog.
Monday February 25, 2013 12:12 Kristi Turnquist
12:12
Grant Butler: 
In the six top categories, six different films were honored ("Argo," "Life of Pi," "Lincoln," "Silver Linings Playbook," "Django Unchained," and "Les Mis").
Monday February 25, 2013 12:12 Grant Butler
12:12
The Oregonian: 
What about Ben Affleck? No nomination for director....
Monday February 25, 2013 12:12 The Oregonian
12:12
Grant Butler: 
The biggest winner of the night was "Life of Pi," with only 4 awards.
Monday February 25, 2013 12:12 Grant Butler
12:13
Monday February 25, 2013 12:13 
12:13
Grant Butler: 
Of course Ben Affleck should have been nominated. He would have won, too, if he had been nominated.
Monday February 25, 2013 12:13 Grant Butler
12:13
Kristi Turnquist: 
Yes, "Argo" winning Best Picture was considered a consolation prize for Affleck not being nominated for director.
Monday February 25, 2013 12:13 Kristi Turnquist
12:13
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
Do you know why the Academy asked Michelle Obama to announce the Best Picture winner? I don't care politically one way or the other, but it seems an odd choice.
Monday February 25, 2013 12:13 Guest
12:13
Monday February 25, 2013 12:13 
12:13
Grant Butler: 
That's the problem with not limiting Best Picture to five nominations. People are going to get unjustly snubbed.
Monday February 25, 2013 12:13 Grant Butler
12:14
The Oregonian: 
Her gown was amazing.
Monday February 25, 2013 12:14 The Oregonian
12:14
Kristi Turnquist: 
Hi Guest, I was surprised as heck to see Michelle Obama. I'm not quite sure how or why that happened. Maybe they were thinking of the big hand Bill Clinton got when he showed up as a surprise guest at the Golden Globes to introduce a clip from "Lincoln."
Monday February 25, 2013 12:14 Kristi Turnquist
12:14
[Comment From Ben R.Ben R.: ] 
I wish I would have seen more of the spotlighted movies, I'd only seen "Argo" in best pictures, I think. I wonder if any non-Pixar animated film will ever win animated feature again.
Monday February 25, 2013 12:14 Ben R.
12:14
Grant Butler: 
I'm not sure why the First Lady announced best picture. It felt odd that it was on video. She had a White House dinner last night with governors, which is why she couldn't be in L.A.
Monday February 25, 2013 12:14 Grant Butler
12:15
[Comment From Ben R.Ben R.: ] 
My friend thought that was odd for the first lady, but I did remind him that three of the nine films involved some form of cabinet-level action (Lincoln, Zero Dark 30, Argo). :-)
Monday February 25, 2013 12:15 Ben R.
12:15
The Oregonian: 
I had the same thought, Ben R.
Monday February 25, 2013 12:15 The Oregonian
12:15
Grant Butler: 
The First Lady was wearing a silver dress by American designer Naeem Khan.
Monday February 25, 2013 12:15 Grant Butler
12:16
Kristi Turnquist: 
Hi Ben R., Interesting thought about the political bent of so many of the films. As to non-Pixar animated films, it's an uphill battle. I haven't seen "Brave," but I heard it was really disappointing. Yet it won.
Monday February 25, 2013 12:16 Kristi Turnquist
12:16
Grant Butler: 
"Brave" was one of my biggest disappointments of the film year.
Monday February 25, 2013 12:16 Grant Butler
12:17
The Oregonian: 
Was anyone rooting for our local effort, "ParaNorman"?
Monday February 25, 2013 12:17 The Oregonian
12:17
Grant Butler: 
I definitely wanted "ParaNorman" to beat "Brave."
Monday February 25, 2013 12:17 Grant Butler
12:17
Kristi Turnquist: 
It was too bad that Laika's "ParaNorman," got passed over. Our local studio does high-quality work.
Monday February 25, 2013 12:17 Kristi Turnquist
12:17
The Oregonian: 
Let's talk about the musical numbers for a moment. What did you think of the performances?
Monday February 25, 2013 12:17 The Oregonian
12:17
Grant Butler: 
It sent a much better message than "Brave," hands down!
Monday February 25, 2013 12:17 Grant Butler
12:17
[Comment From Love my musicalsLove my musicals: ] 
Still trying to figure out why we needed the "Chicago" and "Dream Girls" performances. "Les Mis" performance came off better than I thought it would, though.
Monday February 25, 2013 12:17 Love my musicals
12:17
Kristi Turnquist: 
There were too many musical performances!
Monday February 25, 2013 12:17 Kristi Turnquist
12:18
Grant Butler: 
Overall, I was thrilled that music was back as part of the Oscars, though the opening numbers weren't necessary.
Monday February 25, 2013 12:18 Grant Butler
12:18
[Comment From Love my musicalsLove my musicals: ] 
What was with the sound mixing last night? Even Adele was drowned out by the orchestra at times. Loved seeing Streisand, but you can hear her voice aging, can't you?
Monday February 25, 2013 12:18 Love my musicals
12:18
Kristi Turnquist: 
The producers of the Oscars telecast also produced the movie "Chicago," so it seemed like they were paying tribute to themselves. What a time waster.
Monday February 25, 2013 12:18 Kristi Turnquist
12:18
Grant Butler: 
We had Shirley Bassey, Jennifer Hudson, Adele and Barbra Streisand, for crying out loud. How great of a lineup is that.
Monday February 25, 2013 12:18 Grant Butler
12:19
The Oregonian: 
Do you think the performances were really "live"?
Monday February 25, 2013 12:19 The Oregonian
12:19
Grant Butler: 
Of course, I'll go back to wanting the Oscars to have no music at all the next time Randy Newman gets nominated.
Monday February 25, 2013 12:19 Grant Butler
12:19
Kristi Turnquist: 
But I was disappointed in the orchestra (which was in a separate building, right?) was too loud, drowning out the singers.
Monday February 25, 2013 12:19 Kristi Turnquist
12:20
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
Why did they move the orchestra to a different site?
Monday February 25, 2013 12:20 Guest
12:20
Grant Butler: 
I don't know if Catherine Zeta-Jones was live, but J-Hud and Shirley Bassey definitely were.
Monday February 25, 2013 12:20 Grant Butler
12:20
Kristi Turnquist: 
Catherine Zeta-Jones was obviously lip-synching. Everyone else sounded live.
Monday February 25, 2013 12:20 Kristi Turnquist
12:20
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
I was surprised to learn that no one had won best actor more than twice before Day-Lewis' win last night. Who would each of you say is the actor who hasn't ever won best actor but should have? (I vote for Peter O'Toole.)
Monday February 25, 2013 12:20 Guest
12:21
Kristi Turnquist: 
Hi Guest, I agree Peter O'Toole has deserved to win Best Actor. He did win a special career award a few years back, but I loved his performance in "My Favorite Year." But comedy roles have a tough time battle when it comes to winning.
Monday February 25, 2013 12:21 Kristi Turnquist
12:21
Grant Butler: 
Good question! I agree on Peter O'Toole.
Monday February 25, 2013 12:21 Grant Butler
12:22
The Oregonian: 
Good question! Readers, who would you say should have one best actor but hasn't?
Monday February 25, 2013 12:22 The Oregonian
12:22
Kristi Turnquist: 
Cary Grant never won, either. Robbed!
Monday February 25, 2013 12:22 Kristi Turnquist
12:22
Kristi Turnquist: 
Richard Burton never won, either, and I thought he was great in "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf"?
Monday February 25, 2013 12:22 Kristi Turnquist
12:23
The Oregonian: 
Shall we talk fashion now? Who made your best-dressed list? Readers, please feel free to chime in too!
Monday February 25, 2013 12:23 The Oregonian
12:24
Kristi Turnquist: 
I thought Charlize Theron was breathtaking in that simple, architectural white gown, which set off her short hair beautifully. (She had cut her hair off for a role in a new "Mad Max" movie.)
Monday February 25, 2013 12:24 Kristi Turnquist
12:24
Monday February 25, 2013 12:24 
12:24
Grant Butler: 
The solution with actors who have been ignored by Oscar, unfortunately, are the consolation "wins" for less-worthy work. Think of Henry Fonda's "On Golden Pond" Oscar, or Paul Newman's win for "The Color of Money." Not bad performances, but not their career high points by any measure.
Monday February 25, 2013 12:24 Grant Butler
12:24
Grant Butler: 
Yes, fashion!
Monday February 25, 2013 12:24 Grant Butler
12:24
Kristi Turnquist: 
Grant, you're right about those consolation wins for Fonda and Newman.
Monday February 25, 2013 12:24 Kristi Turnquist
12:25
The Oregonian: 
Grant, who makes your best-dressed list?
Monday February 25, 2013 12:25 The Oregonian
12:25
Grant Butler: 
I loved Charlize Theron's hair and Dior Couture gown. A best-dressed contender, for sure.
Monday February 25, 2013 12:25 Grant Butler
12:25
The Oregonian: 
And Anne Hathaway's gown?
Monday February 25, 2013 12:25 The Oregonian
12:25
Kristi Turnquist: 
I hated Anne Hathaway's dress. Didn't fit, and the way it made her, er, chest look was ghastly.
Monday February 25, 2013 12:25 Kristi Turnquist
12:25
Monday February 25, 2013 12:25 
12:26
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
There's a new Mad Max movie? Dear God. Please tell me Mel Gibson isn't in it.
Monday February 25, 2013 12:26 Guest
12:26
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
I think Quvenzhane Wallis' dress was too old and matronly for her. I mean, she's 9 - did she need a shawl? However, the puppy purse was awesome.
Monday February 25, 2013 12:26 Guest
12:26
Grant Butler: 
I also loved Jennifer Lawrence in Dior Couture, Jennifer Hudson in Roberto Cavalli, and Reese Witherspoon was a knock-out in Louis Vuitton.
Monday February 25, 2013 12:26 Grant Butler
12:26
Monday February 25, 2013 12:26 
12:27
Grant Butler: 
Quvenzhane was wearing Armani Junior. Loved the "doggie bag."
Monday February 25, 2013 12:27 Grant Butler
12:27
Grant Butler: 
That young lady has star power.
Monday February 25, 2013 12:27 Grant Butler
12:27
Grant Butler: 
We will definitely be seeing a lot more of her.
Monday February 25, 2013 12:27 Grant Butler
12:27
Kristi Turnquist: 
Guest, I know what you mean about Quvenzhane's dress. She has looked so pretty in dresses at other awards shows. She was adorable last night, but it was pretty darn formal for a little girl. Maybe she wanted to show respect for the Oscars. Which is a classy move.
Monday February 25, 2013 12:27 Kristi Turnquist
12:27
The Oregonian: 
The dress looked more age-appropriate minus the wrap, as seen from the audience.
Monday February 25, 2013 12:27 The Oregonian
12:27
The Oregonian: 
And we must talk about worst-dressed....
Monday February 25, 2013 12:27 The Oregonian
12:28
Grant Butler: 
Let's start with Anne Hathaway in Prada.
Monday February 25, 2013 12:28 Grant Butler
12:28
Kristi Turnquist: 
For worst-dressed, I'm still horrified by Anne Hathaway!
Monday February 25, 2013 12:28 Kristi Turnquist
12:28
Grant Butler: 
She said on the Red Carpet that she picked the dress out 3 hours before the show. It looked that way.
Monday February 25, 2013 12:28 Grant Butler
12:29
Grant Butler: 
This was her big night. I can't imagine waiting that late to make a big decision, when she knew she was more or less guaranteed to win.
Monday February 25, 2013 12:29 Grant Butler
12:29
Kristi Turnquist: 
I must say Halle Berry has also looked better. In her stripey sparkly number, she looked like a clown going to a fancy-dress gala.
Monday February 25, 2013 12:29 Kristi Turnquist
12:29
The Oregonian: 
The lack of color last night was notable. So many neutrals, golds and skin tones.
Monday February 25, 2013 12:29 The Oregonian
12:29
Monday February 25, 2013 12:29 
12:30
Grant Butler: 
Halle's dress was designed for her by Donnatella Versace, specifically to pay tribute to Bond girls. That's kinda cool, though it looked severe on camera.
Monday February 25, 2013 12:30 Grant Butler
12:30
Grant Butler: 
Ack! Amanda Seyfried!
Monday February 25, 2013 12:30 Grant Butler
12:30
Kristi Turnquist: 
Grant, I know neither of us liked Amanda Seyfried's look. Way too old for her.
Monday February 25, 2013 12:30 Kristi Turnquist
12:31
Grant Butler: 
Amanda Seyfried wore Alexander McQueen, and it didn't fit. Too loose in the front, too tight in the back. It makes her look like she has back fat.
Monday February 25, 2013 12:31 Grant Butler
12:31
Kristi Turnquist: 
What did people think of Jane Fonda's canary yellow dress? On twitter everyone said she looked like Alexis Carrington, from "Dynasty."
Monday February 25, 2013 12:31 Kristi Turnquist
12:31
Grant Butler: 
And look closely at that photo. It pushes her back together to give her plumber's crack. So unfortunate.
Monday February 25, 2013 12:31 Grant Butler
12:31
The Oregonian: 
Lots of structure and shoulder pads. "Dynasty" flashbacks, big time.
Monday February 25, 2013 12:31 The Oregonian
12:31
Kristi Turnquist: 
I know. Shoulder pads? Who knew they'd made a comeback?
Monday February 25, 2013 12:31 Kristi Turnquist
12:31
Grant Butler: 
The other thing about Amanda Seyfried's dress. She said it was three months in the making. Really? Then why wasn't it fitted correctly.
Monday February 25, 2013 12:31 Grant Butler
12:32
The Oregonian: 
What about the men?
Monday February 25, 2013 12:32 The Oregonian
12:32
Grant Butler: 
One last ding on Amanda Seyfried's Alexander McQueen dress. What's with the collar? That's what drag queens use to hide their Adam's apples.
Monday February 25, 2013 12:32 Grant Butler
12:32
Kristi Turnquist: 
Zzzzzzzz... oh yeah, the men. Would it kill Quentin Tarantino to tie his tie?
Monday February 25, 2013 12:32 Kristi Turnquist
12:33
Grant Butler: 
The men were sorta flat, but there was plenty of facial hair. George Clooney, Bradley Cooper, Hugh Jackman, Ben Affleck and even Tommy Lee Jones all wore beards.
Monday February 25, 2013 12:33 Grant Butler
12:34
Kristi Turnquist: 
Daniel Day Lewis always looks good. He's tall and lean and he can really wear clothes.
Monday February 25, 2013 12:34 Kristi Turnquist
12:34
The Oregonian: 
And some crazy wizard hair.
Monday February 25, 2013 12:34 The Oregonian
12:34
Grant Butler: 
Can we please talk about Jane Fonda?
Monday February 25, 2013 12:34 Grant Butler
12:34
The Oregonian: 
Of course!
Monday February 25, 2013 12:34 The Oregonian
12:34
Kristi Turnquist: 
Absolutely. So many winners of tech awards who looked like Gandalf.
Monday February 25, 2013 12:34 Kristi Turnquist
12:35
Kristi Turnquist: 
Grant, I was just dishing about Jane Fonda looking like something out of "Dynasty."
Monday February 25, 2013 12:35 Kristi Turnquist
12:35
Grant Butler: 
Everyone was focused on her stone face. But her Versace gown showed off what great shape she is in. If only it wasn't the color of a Rubbermaid mop bucket.
Monday February 25, 2013 12:35 Grant Butler
12:35
Kristi Turnquist: 
Zing!
Monday February 25, 2013 12:35 Kristi Turnquist
12:35
The Oregonian: 
All right, all right. Back to the show...
Monday February 25, 2013 12:35 The Oregonian
12:35
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
Back to Seth McFarland as host. Is Billy Crystal not asked back because the Oscars wants to appeal to a younger audience?
Monday February 25, 2013 12:35 Guest
12:36
Should Seth MacFarlane be invited to return as host of next year's Oscars?
Yes
 ( 0% )
No
 ( 75% )
Maybe
 ( 25% )

Monday February 25, 2013 12:36 
12:36
Grant Butler: 
I think Billy Crystal wasn't asked back this year because he does the same tired stuff every time he hosts.
Monday February 25, 2013 12:36 Grant Butler
12:36
The Oregonian: 
Readers, we have about 10 more minutes. What else do you have to say about last night's show?
Monday February 25, 2013 12:36 The Oregonian
12:36
Kristi Turnquist: 
Hi Guest, yes the Oscars keep chasing the younger audience and they wind up tripping all over themselves. Not that I'm dying to see Billy Crystal again. I wish they'd have George Clooney host, or Robert Downey Jr. or Tina Fey and Amy Poehler who were hilarious at the Golden Globes.
Monday February 25, 2013 12:36 Kristi Turnquist
12:37
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
Who would you say is the best Oscar host ever? Carson?
Monday February 25, 2013 12:37 Guest
12:37
Grant Butler: 
He only hosted last year, it's worth remembering, because Eddie Murphy dropped out.
Monday February 25, 2013 12:37 Grant Butler
12:37
Kristi Turnquist: 
Hi Guest, I'm a Johnny Carson fan from way back, so he gets my vote. Bob Hope did it for ages, but he was before my time.
Monday February 25, 2013 12:37 Kristi Turnquist
12:37
Grant Butler: 
Carson was a great host -- he knew the room, and was Hollywood royalty.
Monday February 25, 2013 12:37 Grant Butler
12:38
The Oregonian: 
And lest we forget the William Shatner bit...
Monday February 25, 2013 12:38 The Oregonian
12:38
Monday February 25, 2013 12:38 
12:38
Kristi Turnquist: 
Please! I've been trying to forget, but the trauma is still too fresh.
Monday February 25, 2013 12:38 Kristi Turnquist
12:38
Grant Butler: 
As far as worst host goes, I still think Ellen Degeneres was the rock bottom. They had her vacuuming the carpet as a bit. Ouch.
Monday February 25, 2013 12:38 Grant Butler
12:39
The Oregonian: 
And what about the closing song with Kristin Chenoweth?
Monday February 25, 2013 12:39 The Oregonian
12:39
Monday February 25, 2013 12:39 
12:39
Kristi Turnquist: 
I think we can all agree William Shatner won't be asked to host.
Monday February 25, 2013 12:39 Kristi Turnquist
12:39
Grant Butler: 
Kristen Chenoweth kills every show she appears on.
Monday February 25, 2013 12:39 Grant Butler
12:40
Grant Butler: 
She's the typhoid Mary of cancelled TV shows. But last night's show was dead before she got to the closing number.
Monday February 25, 2013 12:40 Grant Butler
12:40
Kristi Turnquist: 
Kristin Chenoweth has a lot of talent. I think she's a terrific singer. But her red carpet interviews and that number won her the booby prize. (And not the one Seth was singing about.)
Monday February 25, 2013 12:40 Kristi Turnquist
12:40
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
What has happened to Kristin Chenoweth's face?
Monday February 25, 2013 12:40 Guest
12:40
[Comment From Love my musicalsLove my musicals: ] 
Ouch! I usually love Kristin Chenoweth. So funny on "Glee" and "Pushing Daisies" but last night was killer.
Monday February 25, 2013 12:40 Love my musicals
12:40
[Comment From Ben R.Ben R.: ] 
Love KC. Still miss Pushing Daisies.
Monday February 25, 2013 12:40 Ben R.
12:41
Grant Butler: 
Kristi, please share your thoughts about the ABC red carpet coverage. I know you aren't a fan.
Monday February 25, 2013 12:41 Grant Butler
12:41
Kristi Turnquist: 
Ben R. and Love my musicals, I also loved Chenoweth on "Pushing Daisies" and "Glee." But last night she was just painful to watch.
Monday February 25, 2013 12:41 Kristi Turnquist
12:42
Kristi Turnquist: 
Grant, you're so right about my thoughts about the ABC red carpet. They make the folks on E! look like intellectual giants. I never thought Ryan Seacrest would come off as the smart one. The ABC carpet interviews are always terribly dull.
Monday February 25, 2013 12:42 Kristi Turnquist
12:42
The Oregonian: 
Nice to see Robin Roberts, though.
Monday February 25, 2013 12:42 The Oregonian
12:43
Grant Butler: 
Then there's ABC's post Oscar show, where they yell at stars as they leave the theater. Desperation time!
Monday February 25, 2013 12:43 Grant Butler
12:43
Kristi Turnquist: 
It was nice to see her. Robin Roberts is a classy lady. She looked great,too.
Monday February 25, 2013 12:43 Kristi Turnquist
12:44
The Oregonian: 
Last call, folks. Any closing thoughts before we go?
Monday February 25, 2013 12:44 The Oregonian
12:44
Kristi Turnquist: 
Grant, I couldn't bring myself to watch any of the post-Oscars stuff. Not after staring at red carpet coverage from 3 p.m. on. It was Oscar Overload.
Monday February 25, 2013 12:44 Kristi Turnquist
12:44
The Oregonian: 
How was the Twitter feed changed your Oscar-viewing experience?
Monday February 25, 2013 12:44 The Oregonian
12:44
Grant Butler: 
Even though it wasn't a great ceremony, I thought the fashions were great overall, and it was nice to have music back.
Monday February 25, 2013 12:44 Grant Butler
12:45
Kristi Turnquist: 
It's pretty overwhelming to see the avalanche of Tweets about the show. They just never stop or slow down.
Monday February 25, 2013 12:45 Kristi Turnquist
12:46
[Comment From Love my musicalsLove my musicals: ] 
As a viewer, the Twitter feed can be great. Especially for the red carpet. Skip the blah, blah, blah and cut to the good stuff.
Monday February 25, 2013 12:46 Love my musicals
12:46
The Oregonian: 
So I think it's time to wrap things up. Grant and Kristi, time to say goodbye.
Monday February 25, 2013 12:46 The Oregonian
12:47
Kristi Turnquist: 
I'll say goodbye, and thanks for joining us. Grant, shall we team up for a farewell duet? OK, maybe not such a good idea.
Monday February 25, 2013 12:47 Kristi Turnquist
12:47
Grant Butler: 
So long! And we only have 364 days to wait for the next one!
Monday February 25, 2013 12:47 Grant Butler
12:47
The Oregonian: 
Thanks to all for a great chat. This has been a lot of fun. Keep up with our movie coverage at www.oregonlive.com/movies
Monday February 25, 2013 12:47 The Oregonian
12:47
 

 
 
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