Topic: Melissa Leo

Your Guide to 9/11 Memorial Programming and How Much You’ll Cry

Your Guide to 9/11 Memorial Programming and How Much You'll Cry

This is going to be a tough week — everywhere you turn, there’s a 9/11 special about those who died, those who survived, and all who grieve the over 3,000 lives lost in the attacks on the World Trade Center ten years ago Sunday. The number and kinds of specials are pretty staggering, so we’ve put together a completely non-glib listings guide — thanks to The Futon Critic — of which specials air which night, and how many boxes of tissues they’ll have you reaching for. (All times are EST.) More »

Oscars Photo Gallery: Who Invited Kirk Douglas?

Oscars Photo Gallery: Who Invited Kirk Douglas?

We’re not quite sure whose idea it was to invite Kirk Douglas to present at the Oscars this year, but his time on stage during the Best Supporting Actress Oscar was definitely the most memorable performance so far.

The question is this: Was his stand up bit on stage tonight a long plotted method of getting back at the Academy for not giving him a real Oscar any of the three times he got nominated? Let’s find out! More »