Oscars Guide: Your Ticket to the Red Carpet
Even if you haven’t seen all the nominated movies, there’s a good chance that you’ll tune in for some, or all, of the Academy Awards show. You may watch to admire (or mock) the fashions, to root for your favorite actor or because you’re hoping to win the office pool. Read on for a guide to maximizing your Oscar experience.
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Watching the Oscars
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Oscar Pools
If you read Isaac Mizrahi’s Oscar party hints in the “Watching the Oscars” section, you know he’s a big fan of a little friendly competition at an Oscar party. Below, find sites that can help you spark debate with friends, coworkers or other Internet users.
Dulcinea's Insight
- Hone your decision-making skills by reviewing the sites in the Oscar News and Research section of this guide.
- If you’re having an Oscar party, consider printing out Oscar ballots for all your guests. Have little prizes for winners to spice things up.
Dulcinea's Picks
For Oscar pool basics …
The Star Tribune
published a guide to setting up—and winning—an Oscar pool. Read the article for site recommendations, organizational tips and a healthy dose of humor.
To join an Oscar pool …
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
has a “Predict The Winners” game. Sign up on the site, enter your predictions and get the chance to win prizes.
Entertainment Weekly
, noted previously for its excellent Oscar coverage, also has an online Oscar game where you can pick winners and play against others.
To win an Oscar pool …
Cinemoose.com
, a filmmaker’s blog, shares an insider’s perspective on how to win your office’s Oscar pool. The post provides solid information on how voting is done, and the research you’ll need to do to win.
BetFirms
, a blog for gambling pros, offers Oscar odds and predictions. If you’re intent on winning your Oscar pool, you’ll want to see how serious bettors view the nominees.
To make your own Oscar pool …
Defective Yeti
is the blog of a self-described “Pretty Okay Guy.” He offers a make- your-own Oscar pool section on his site, allowing you and your friends to start placing bets online.
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