Oscar Bits & Pieces

Oscar movie checklist

Have you seen all of the Oscar-nominated movies yet? Download our Excel spreadsheet to keep track of your progress in seeing all of the nominees. Displays the films alphabetically and by award, with a Dashboard to tally your progress. [CosmiqueMovies]

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The swankiest Oscar party in San Francisco

If you’re in our hometown of San Francisco, the Academy of Friends will be throwing the Ruby Red Gala in honor of their 40th anniversary. It’s guaranteed to be the swankiest place to watch the Oscars. [SFGayLife.com]

What’s the Academy of Friends?

Wait, you haven’t heard of the Academy of Friends before? They started as a private Oscars party in 1980 but grew to become one of the preeminent Oscar-related fundraising events in the world. Check out a brief history. [SFGayHistory.com]

Oscar swag bags

Every year, Oscar nominees – win or lose – are given gift bags that are completely independent of the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts & Sciences. This year’s swag includes a 12-day Scenic Eclipse cruise (worth $78,190), a $10,000 certificate for a cannabis-infused chocolate tasting menu from Coda Signature, a voucher for a bullet-resistant door, and more. [CNBC]

Mr. Man’s Peeper Choice Awards

Are the Oscars a little too high-brow for your tastes? Check out Mr. Man and vote for the best male nudity in 2019 films in categories like Best Nudecomer and Best Gay Scene.

Warning: NSFW! [MrMan.com]