We were young pups with only a handful of readers when the Oscars came around last year yet reading through the transcript from discussion made me giggle with glee. It was fantastic fun and we thought it would be great to jump into the action again in 2009. And why not? Though around these parts we may not agree with the nominees, it will just mean more fodder for discussion (though secretly, I know you’re all just tunning in for the fashions and to swoon at the sight of Penélope Cruz).

So if you haven’t done so yet, be sure to enter our Oscar Pool DVD Giveaway, mark your calendar, grab a pen and get ready to see how you measure up. The chat will get started approximately 30 minutes before the show starts to give everyone a chance to get settled in, comfortable and ready for action. I will, once again, be “hosting” the discussion though a few of the other Row Three staff will be around to share in the talk and the few kool kids that have parties to attend have committed to dropping in whenever they can. If, like the kool kids, you’re out a party but still want to chime in, you can do so via Twitter. Simply include the hashtag #r3oscar at the end of your tweet and your comment will automatically be incorporated into the action. It’s a bit one sided but we understand – it just means we can pick on you since you’re not following along.

So come by tomorrow at 4:30PT/7:30ET and join us in appreciation of 2008’s year in film!