Andy Levy is a writer and on-air personality for the late night Fox News Channel show, “Red Eye w/ Greg Gutfeld.” He serves as the show's ombudsman, and runs the "Halftime Report" and "Post Game Wrap-up" segments.
Levy is a graduate of Columbia University (with a BA in Political Science), and a veteran of the United States Army. He worked for three years at NBC News in Washington, DC before relocating to Los Angeles, where he was the publicist for the 69th Annual Academy Awards, and an executive with the Directors Guild of America. While in LA he also played keyboards for singer/songwriter Dalton Grant and the self-described “World’s Greatest Cover Band,” Suite 69.
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I’d like to thank the Academy
by Andy LevyI’d like to thank the Academy for reminding me that 2008 was not a great year for movies.
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Penn
by Andy LevyAdmit it – you’re all happy for the ammo!!
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Never have so many, who make so much, been described as so brave.
by Andy LevyNever have so many, who make so much, been described as so brave.
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by Andy Levy
At this point they should just give the Best Actress and Best Actor awards to “Slumdog.”
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Christian Bladt
by Andy LevyI don’t know that Boyle deserved the award – I think Fincher and the non-nominated Nolan were more deserving – but I agree that at least he’s not a hack like Howard.
Personally I thought the overlooked and underrated “Sunshine” was better than “Slumdog.”
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by Andy Levy
The WGA is gonna go apeshit over Reese Witherspoon’s description of directors.
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My 3rd attempt to stir up controversy
by Andy LevySo gays aren’t supposed to kiss because someone might have to explain to their kids how the world is?
This straight don’t get it.
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by Andy Levy
John Legend is no JFK. Or some such.
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I don’t like Bollywood stuff. Guess I’m a racist!
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I’m starting to think this “Slumdog Millionaire” picture may take home some awards tonite!
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by Andy Levy
The only non-acting award FROST/NIXON should be up for is Best Play. Ron Howard for best director? What a joke.
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My 2nd attempt to stir up some kind of controversy
by Andy LevySean Penn should win best actor. His performance was flawless.
Also, maybe he’ll say something incredibly stupid and liven this thing up. (Although Mickey Rourke will probably be entertaining..)
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by Andy Levy
So people don’t think I’m a hypocrite, my last post wasn’t trashing a movie for its politics, it was trashing a douchebag for his politics.
Actually, it wasn’t even doing that. It was trashing the producers for having a douchebag present an award.
BTW, Bill Maher is a douchebag.
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“Look, we’re afraid the show just won’t be liberal enough – we gotta do something.”
“I’ve got it – let’s get Bill Maher to present!”
“Brilliant!”
[actual transcript]
[of the voice in my head.]
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Here’s an idea
by Andy LevyInstead of DESCRIBING performances and movies, why not, y’know, SHOW MORE CLIPS of them?? Did somebody forget that movies (and television) are a visual medium??
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by Andy Levy
Let’s see, what can we do to ensure the ratings suck… I know – a big musical number!!
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by Andy Levy
Biffle just passed Jimmie Johnson for seventh. 12 laps to go.
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Response to Tim Slagle
by Andy LevyOnly three nominees for best makeup?
What about the guy who made Meryl Streep look like a woman?
Dude, that guy did a horrible job.
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Attempt to stir up controversy
by Andy Levy“Milk” was probably the best of the five nominees for best picture.
Trashing a movie because you don’t like its politics is as silly as liking a movie because you like its politics.
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Wall-E
by Andy LevyCongratulations to the best film of the year winning its ghettoized category.
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Ooh I hope Jack Black is “edgy”!!!!!
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by Andy Levy
There’s something a bit unseemly about a production this expensive pretending to be affected by the recession. Also, I don’t think Anne Hathaway was surprised at all about being brought on stage! What a phony!!
“Ladies and gentlemen, the real Nixon right here, Frank Langella.” Huh?? [Insert comment about Hollywood narcissism here.]
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Little known fact
by Andy LevyIn Hebrew, the movie “Milk” is called “Lactaid.”
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My greatest Oscar moment
by Andy LevyCan’t remember what year it was (late ’90s), but I was at the Oscars with my girlfriend, my sister and her husband, and two other people. They were really into being on the red carpet, so I told them to have fun and headed inside to get a drink. As I got to the door of the Shrine Auditorium, I saw Charlton Heston and his wife approaching, so I held up for a second til they were right behind me. I took out my NRA card, turned to Heston, and said, “I didn’t expect to see another one of us here.” He stared at me for a second, trying to decide whether I was some nutbag, then looked at the card, broke into a huge grin, clapped me on the shoulder, and said “There are more of us than you think.”
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My “To Don’t” List for the Right
by Andy LevyThe only thing worse than bad winners are sore losers, and we’ve had enough of them for the past eight years. So with that in mind, in the wake of today’s historic inauguration, here’s my Handbook For The Loyal Opposition, 2009 edition – a “To Don’t List,” if you will. Or even if you won’t.
DON’T question the motives – question the policy. When you disagree with Obama’s policies, say so, and make it clear why. But remember that President Obama is doing what he thinks is best for the country, as President Bush did. Both men love America and want what’s best for her. End of story.
DON’T make it personal. We don’t need another Derangement Syndrome. We don’t need people doing things like emphasizing Obama’s middle name in a derogatory fashion. How anyone would think that’s beneficial to their cause, or to the country as a whole, is beyond me. Also, it’s not even clever. Neither are smushwords like BusHitler, or sillywords like Rethuglicans and Dhimmicrats.
DON’T cozy up to and champion foreign dictators and despots. Sean Penn is an ass. No reason to be like him. ‘Nuff said. (Corollary: Don’t cozy up to and champion foreign dictators and despots and then act outraged when people question your patriotism.) (more…)
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If I Wrote For The Huffington Post – Give Geese A Chance
by Andy LevyDear Arianna,
I’m looking for a job. What do you think?
In the wake of the events of 1-15, in which a wedge of Geese brought down a US Airways aircraft, here’s what you won’t be hearing about from the so-called “Mainstream Media”: We brought this on ourselves.
After an event such as this one, it’s important to look at the root causes: Why did the Geese attack us? Well, the truth is, for years we have been oppressing the Geese, using them for the fuel they provide for our bodies.
Boneless Goose Breast, Brandied Roast Goose, Roast Goose with Cumberland Sauce and Apricot Stuffing. And of course, the Christmas Goose. In the name of religion, we have been engaged in what can only be called a Crusade against the Geese. Is it any wonder that a few brave suicide Geese would seek revenge?
Under the neocon/neofascist Cheney-Bush administration, Goose consumption is up 1541%. Geese have been systematically deprived of their rights at a level never seen before. (Look around your workplace: do you see any Geese? Wouldn’t you be nervous if you did?) Reports of shameful anti-Goose activity are at an all-time high, mainly in the South and Midwest, of course.
The fact is, WE (and, of course, Israel) are responsible for the rise of militant Gooslam. Given our actions, is it any wonder that gaggles of Goslings would reject the teachings of moderate Goose leaders, when those leaders are perceived as being in the pocket of the West? Given our actions, is it any wonder that these young Gooslamists would flock to more assertive leaders, leaders whose commitment to their cause cannot be questioned? Given our actions, the rise of a “Goosama” was inevitable. We have only ourselves to blame. (Does anyone doubt that somewhere there’s a photo of Donald Rumsfeld shaking hands with a Goose?)
In the moments right after 1-15, many have been quick to praise the actions of the US Airways pilot. But the TRUTH is that our pilots have been instruments of the BUSHITLER illegal war against the Geese. I know the Repuglicans will attack me for saying this, but speaking TRUTH TO POWER of course makes me a true PATRIOT. And very brave.
Right now America’s relationship with other species couldn’t be worse. Like most Americans, often when I’m hiking I find myself apologizing to woodland creatures for the actions of our illegitimate government. And like the rest of the world, I’m hopeful that once President Obama takes office, things will change, and that we will end our imperialistic attempts at hegemony over the rest of the planet. After all, if he can sit down with Iran and Hezbollah, he can sit down with the Geese.
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Your Not-So-Ultimate Golden Globes Wrap-up
by Andy LevySome quick thoughts on the snoozefest known as the Golden Globes:
The big question, of course, is always how the Globes will affect the Oscar voters. My guess – somewhere ranging from “not at all,” to “completely and utterly.” And I’m kind of an expert on these things, so you can quote me on that.
There was pretty much no political posturing, except for Laura Dern, who bless her heart just couldn’t help herself. Dern of course won Best Supporting Actress for the HBO film Republicans Bad, Democrats Good. Or some such.
Kate Winslet winning two acting awards is pretty damn impressive, if you’re the kind of person who finds that sort of thing impressive. If you’re not, you probably weren’t impressed at all.
Slumdog Millionaire director Danny Boyle looks an awful lot like Bradley Whitford as Danny Tripp in Studio 60 On The Sunset Strip. (Other than the five of you who actually watched Studio 60, you’ll have to google to see just how dead on I am here.) (Sorry, the four of you. I’m actually the fifth.)
After American Beauty and Revolutionary Road, I think it’s fair to ask: what the hell did the suburbs ever do to Sam Mendes?
Shouldn’t Indiana Jones And The Kingdom Of The Crystal Skull disqualify Steven Spielberg from receiving any lifetime achievement awards for awhile?
Ricky Gervais should be hosting every awards show Hollywood produces.
How much hell to pay will there be for The Wrestler director Darren Aronofsky flipping off Mickey Rourke? And I guess we’re now saying “balls” on network prime time television!
It was nice to see Mickey Rourke win Best Actor. Which I guess was the whole point of giving him the award.
Colin Farrell was a jittery winner. Question of the day: nerves, or meth?
Farrell also said – with all the fake modesty he could muster – that the votes must have been counted in Florida. Nothing like an eight-year-old callback!
And lastly: For this I missed 24?
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