Introducing: 'Ben vs. The Dark Knight,' The Blog Category

The LA Times blog is reporting that AMPAS has reversed its decision to disqualify The Dark Knight's original music score for the 2009 Oscars.

The music, for me, was one of the most compelling bits of The Dark Knight, but I think--at this point--I can safely say that I HATE The Dark Knight, and every time I see it mentioned in print, I want to bludgeon the writer. Also, The Dark Knight, The Dark Knight, The Dark Knight.

The Best Thing About The End of the Writers' Strike

The chance for Once stars Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova to perform their Oscar-nominated song "Falling Slowly" live on-stage at the Academy Awards.

Oscar-Themed Food!

The folks over at Epicurious.com have done exactly what I was too lazy to do: They've assembled an Oscar-night menu with foods themed around the Best Picture nominees! So while you're watching No Country for Old Men sweep through the ceremony, you could be munching Texas-Style Chili and Sage & Honey Skillet Cornbread (make sure to wash it down with an adequately Tex-Mex beer like Negra Modelo!). If you're rooting for crowd-favorite Juno, you could be enjoying Waffled Ham & Cheese Sandwiches and Frozen Chocolate Bananas. If high-minded political pretentiousness is more your style (or if, like me, "upscale" food still sounds just as delicious), you could opt for a Michael Clayton-inspired Filet Mignon with Merlot Sauce

As a novice foodie, I don't know if I'll want to go this far out of my way to please my Oscar party invitees, but it's a cool idea, and it all looks and sounds delectable.

Warning: It's just the Best Pic nominees, so no, you don't get to make human meat pies with Sweeney Todd.