Well, for once, the Oscars lived up to the hype: this was easily the most boring telecast I've ever seen, and I've seen them all since I was eight years old. (My first Oscar prediction, I remember vividly, was that Martin Scorsese would win for The Last Temptation of Christ. As you can see, Marty and I have been waiting for a long time.)

In other news, Deadly Mantis will relaunch as a dedicated Emmy Rossum fan site beginning next week. Check back soon for updates.