"Kate Winslet — still teary-eyed and emotional — told friends and well-wishers, "All I need right now is one good nap." She frequently took mini kitten naps as she held court on a couch in a back area — periodically resting her head on her dad's and husband Sam Mendes' shoulders.
Most awkward moment? Ryan Phillippe and girlfriend Abbe Cornish walking — or shall we say sprinting — right past Ryan's ex-wife, Reese Witherspoon, and her current love, Jake Gyllenhaal. No, neither couple stopped to exchange pleasantries. Ouch. This must make child visitation really fun.
Writer Fran Lebowitz, a VF party regular — her feet sprawled on the ottoman — sat on a sofa with her pal Mick Jagger and his posse. Nearby were Dylan McDermott and Tilda Swinton — doing their own thing on the same long couch.
Funniest moment? Mick struggling to carry four champagne glasses while walking back to the couch, then handing him to his longtime gal pal L’Wren Scott and their friends. Then he belted out "Happy Birthday" to a pal while Fran, Dylan and Tilda completely ignored a rock legend singing the Happy Birthday song.
Only in super-jaded Hollywood. Or maybe he sings it every year. Maybe it's like Mick's annual "lampshade on the head" VF party moment.
Oscar winner Sean Penn was being unusually gracious. But he seemed more proud of his son — and introducing him to his pals — than his gold Oscar statue. When Penn was asked what was in his future, he replied, "Speaking out — never stopping."
Did we mention that Penn's pal Mickey Rourke was there to congratulate him on his Oscar win? And Rourke was wearing a cowboy hat. As if he didn't already stand out like a sore thumb.Romantic moments: Jennifer Aniston was glued to boyfriend John Mayer all night". Source: latimesblogs.latimes.com
"Action/war drama based on the best-selling book detailing a near-disastrous mission in Somalia on October 3, 1993 where nearly 100 U.S. Army Rangers, commanded by Capt. Mike Steele, were dropped by helicopter deep into the capital city of Mogadishu to capture two top lieutenants of a Somali warlord which lead to a large and drawn-out firefight between the Rangers and hundreds of Somali gunmen which led to the destruction of two U.S. Black Hawk helicopters in Mogadishu, and the heroic efforts by various Rangers to get to them, centering on Sgt. Eversmann, commanding one Ranger unit named Chalk Four, leading Rangers to the first black hawk crash site, to Warrant Officer Durant who was only survivor of the second black hawk crash site and whom was captured, to Col". "Day After Tomorrow, The" [2004, USA ]
"This movie takes a big-budget, special-effects-filled look at what the world would look like if the greenhouse effect and global warming continued at such levels that they resulted in worldwide catastrophe and disaster, including multiple hurricanes, tornadoes, tidal waves, floods and the beginning of the next Ice Age. At the center of the story is a paleoclimatologist (a scientist who studies the ways weather patterns changed in the past), Professor Jack Hall (Quaid), who tries to save the world from the effects of global warming while also trying to get to his son, Sam (Gyllenhaal), who was in New York City as part of a scholastic competition, when the city was overwhelmed by the chilling beginnings of the new Ice Age. In addition to all of the other challenges Dr. Hall faces, he's also going against the flow as humanity races south to warmer climes, and he's nearly the only one going north" Lonely Are the Brave [1962, USA ]
"In order to free his best friend Bondi, Jack Burns lets himself be imprisoned only to find out that Bondi does not want to escape. Thus Burns breaks out on his own and is afterwards being chased by sheriff Johnson with helicopters and jeeps".
Q: Can you talk about working with Chris Nolan? Maggie: "I wanted to be able to make sure she was going to be a real thinking woman and she was going to be able to be fierce and feisty and care as much about honor and justice and the community she was in as much as any of these guys did. And Chris seemed to so completely agree with me about that. It felt to me as though the thing that was most important to me was just as important to him. Even so, I even thought, ‘OK, great, good. At least I know he agrees with me". Source: www.collider.com
The Day After Tomorrow helicopters clip:
Trivia for "The Day After Tomorrow" (2004):
"The US Army loaned several UH-60 Blackhawk helicopters for the rescue scene at the end, prompting the Canadian authorities to reassure the people of Montreal that they weren't being invaded by the USA".
"In the scene of the British helicopters crashing, producer Mark Gordon plays the pilot being instantly frozen".
"During filming of the scene at the US Consulate in Mexico (actually filmed on the US/Mexico border in El Paso, Texas) local residents were concerned about the military-appearing helicopters landing and flying low over residential neighborhoods, and the streets closed by the police for the filming, and some actually called the local authorities fearing that something was happening in the area".Source: www.imdb.com
Jake Gyllenhaal and Reese Witherspoon attend the 2009 Vanity Fair Oscar party hosted by Graydon Carter at the Sunset Tower Hotel on February 22, 2009 in West Hollywood, California. More pictures of Jake with Reese in Gyllenbabble.blogspot.com
"I was left with some questions. Here they are: 1. Why hasn't Hugh Jackman been hosting this event for the past ten years (humma-humma-humma) . . . and why can't I do him? (That's not really two questions; one is rhetorical.) 2. Am I the only person who thinks the whole premise of Slumdog Millionaire is a monstrous copout . . . and wonders if any Dell employees served as extras in the movie? 3. Why the hell was Heidi Klum in the audience? 4. Who will remember any of the winners a year from now? 5. How badly do people sweat and/or itch and/or gasp for breath in those clothes? 6. Who paid for this shindig? 7. Am I the only person creeped out by that Benjamin Button movie? And Brad Pitt? 8. Why did documentaries with less than provocative subject matter (a tightrope walker and a girl with a cleft palate) win awards? 9. Who picked the clothes for a.) the presenter chick who looked like a 1960s tube of pallid pink lipstick, b.) the doofus with the skewed tie whose suitcoat was ready to pop a button into the camera, c.) the presenter chick whose dress looked like a bad case of corn smut? 10. Did that kiss they showed from Milk only seem like a squeamishly off-center smooch between two straight guys . . . or was it really? 11. Do attendees lust after people who aren't their dates? 12. Why can't I stomach Ben Stiller, and why won't he go away?13. How did a spud like Reese Witherspoon ever score with Jake Gyllenhaal . . . and why can't I do him? 14. Who could dispute the fact that Sean Penn gave the best acceptance speech ever, which began with "You commie, homo-loving sons of guns" and swung into "I want you to know that I know how hard I make it for you to appreciate me"? 15. Why did Heath Ledger have to die?" Source: kzsnow.blogspot.com Jake with Sean Penn at the Vanity Fair’s 15th Oscar party.
"You commie homo-loving sons of guns. I did not expect this, and I want it to be very clear that I do know how hard I make it to appreciate me, often, but I am touched by the appreciation.... For those who saw the signs of hatred as our cars drove in tonight, I think that it is a good time for those who voted for the ban against gay marriage to sit and reflect, and anticipate their great shame, and the shame in their grandchildren's eyes if they continue that way of support. We've got to have equal rights for everyone". —Sean Penn, accepting the best actor Oscar for his role in "Milk".
"I'd be lying if I said I haven't made a version of this speech before. I think I was probably 8 years old and staring into the bathroom mirror, and this would have been a shampoo bottle. Well, it's not a shampoo bottle now". —Kate Winslet, holding the Oscar she won as best actress in "The Reader".
Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role Winner: Heath Ledger for The Dark Knight (2008).
This is the award that I've been specially waiting for tonight, weirdos, I'm happy for Heath Ledger, for his memory, for his family and for Michelle and their daughter Matilda. Congrats to all of them and us fans that loved Heath Ledger's talent and his unforgettable Joker.
OSCAR ACCEPTANCE SPEECH IN MEMORY OF HEATH LEDGER TRANSCRIPTION:
Kim Ledger: "First of all, I have to say this is ever so humbling. Just being amongst such wonderful people, such a wonderful industry. Firstly, I'd like to thank the Academy for recognizing our son's amazing work, Warner Bros. and Christopher Nolan in particular, for allowing Heath the creative license to develop and explore this crazy Joker character. To Steve Alexander, Heath's mentor, special friend and agent for 10 years. We love you, Steve.
This award tonight would've humbly validated Heath's quiet determination to be truly accepted by you all here, his peers, within an industry he so loved. Thank you".
Sally Bell:
"Heath was such a compassionate and generous soul who added so much excitement and inspiration to our lives. We have been truly overwhelmed by the honor and respect being bestowed upon him with this award. Tonight, we are choosing to celebrate and be happy for what he has achieved".
Kate Ledger: "Heath, we both knew what you had created in the Joker was extraordinarily special and had even talked about being here on this very day. We really wish you were, but we proudly accept this award on behalf of your beautiful Matilda. Thank you".
Oscars 2009: Dustin Lance Black gives his Acceptance Speech when he receives the Oscar to Best Original Screenplay for "Milk".
""Oh my God. This was, um, this was not an easy film to make. First off, I have to thank Cleve Jones and Anne Kronenberg and all the real-life people who shared their stories with me. And, um, Gus Van Sant, Sean Penn, Emile Hirsch, Josh Brolin, James Franco and our entire cast, my producers Dan Jinks and Bruce Cohen, everyone at Groundswell and Focus for taking on the challenge of telling this life-saving story. When I was 13 years old, my beautiful mother and my father moved me from a conservative Mormon home in San Antonio, Texas to California, and I heard the story of Harvey Milk. And it gave me hope. It gave me the hope to live my life. It gave me the hope one day I could live my life openly as who I am and then maybe even I could even fall in love and one day get married.
I wanna thank my mom, who has always loved me for who I am even when there was pressure not to. But most of all, if Harvey had not been taken from us 30 years ago, I think he'd want me to say to all of the gay and lesbian kids out there tonight who have been told that they are less than by their churches, by the government or by their families, that you are beautiful, wonderful creatures of value and that no matter what anyone tells you, God does love you and that very soon, I promise you, you will have equal rights federally, across this great nation of ours. Thank you. Thank you. And thank you, God, for giving us Harvey Milk"." -Dustin Lance Black's acceptance speech.
Dustin Lance Black Oscar Acceptance - Gay Marriage
Sean Penn with Jake Gyllenhaal.
Kate Winslet and Reese Witherspoon at 81st Annual Academy Awards, Hollywood.
Jessica Biel at 1st Annual Night To Make A Difference at Mr. Chow, Beverly Hills, 22nd February.
Anna Paquin arriving at the Vanity Fair Oscar party.
Hugh Jackman holding Anne Hathaway.
Emile Hirsch and his girlfriend Brianna Domont at Vanity Fair Oscar Party.
Marion Cotillard and Penélope Cruz at the 81st Annual Academy Awards.
Evan Rachel Wood and her Edgar Allan Poe's tattoo.
Jake being coquetish with Penélope Cruz and Salma Hayek at Vanity Oscar party.
WATCH THIS VIDEO FEATURING SOME OF THE BEST MOMENT AT OSCAR NIGHT, INCLUDING POSTHUMOUS BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR WIN.
"Kate Winslet — still teary-eyed and emotional — told friends and well-wishers, "All I need right now is one good nap." She frequently took mini kitten naps as she held court on a couch in a back area — periodically resting her head on her dad's and husband Sam Mendes' shoulders.
And Rourke was wearing a cowboy hat. As if he didn't already stand out like a sore thumb.
Romantic moments: Jennifer Aniston was glued to boyfriend John Mayer all night". 
