Oscars Party

Posted by ryan / Friday, February 25th, 2011

(image: Oscars)

The entertainment industry will continue to pat itself on the back this Sunday evening, but awards season has all been leading up to this. The 83rd edition of the Academy Awards will reward the pinnacle of acting and film making throughout its four hour telecast. In other words, they’re going to honor the movies that were anything but mainstream for the most part. It’s up to the hosts James Franco and Anne Hathaway to make it somewhat entertaining, but their efforts will probably all be in vain at the half-way point. That’s when you’ll start wishing you’d ventured out of the house to watch it amongst friends.

You, yes you are cordially invited to the DC Film Society’s 19th Annual Oscars Viewing Party at the Arlington Drafthouse on Feb. 27. The broadcast will be projected on the big screen, while servers try to make your visit as pleasant and convenient as possible. Their menu features an extensive list of gourmet food and alcoholic beverages. Silent auctions, contests, and door prizes provide an added incentive. Signed movie posters, scripts, and DVD’s are up for grabs. Local film critics Joe Barber and Bill Henry are the hosts, offering their own unique insights and quirky commentary.

The doors open at 6:30 p.m. The Pre-show is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. and the actual ceremony gets underway at 8 p.m. Tickets nearly sold out last year, so it would be prudent to reserve them before you go. There will be a limited amount available at the door. The cost of admission is $20 for non-members. Call 703-486-2345 for more information.

The following are the nominees for Best Picture.

1. 127 Hours