Doug Benson — stand-up comedian, BWE Panelist, Last Comic Standing vet, and proprietor of the I Love Movies podcast, probably my favorite podcast on the ‘Tunes — recently swung by the VH1 offices and answered some questions about his recent comedy exploits and offered his thoughts on the 2009 pop culture year thusfar.
I’ve listed my questions below followed by Doug’s responses, so it’s like we’re talking to one another on the screen right in front of you! Enjoy.
It’s already November — Have you picked out your 10 Best Picture Nominees yet?
No, because most of the award bait films haven’t come out yet. Like OLD DOGS, for one.
What if you were forced to limit your list to just 8?
Like at gunpoint? That would be a weird thing to force somebody to do.
Favorite movie this year that definitely won’t get nominated for anything?
A tie between DRAG ME TO HELL and ZOMBIELAND.
Any recent eight-words-or-less movie reviews you want to get off your chest?
THE BOX – It’s like Deal or No Deal, sans Howie.
What tv shows have you been keeping up with this season?
30 Rock, The Office, Parks and Rec – I only have time for 22 minute bursts of entertainment. I don’t even have time to say “recreation”!
Most pleasant surprise of the tv season? Biggest disappointment?
That Flash Forward hasn’t been canceled yet. And that Flash Forward hasn’t been canceled yet.
Quick programming note: Comedian Pat Dixon takes over new episodes of Best Day Ever starting at 11pm tonight and tomorrow night. (Here he is on the right moments before cameras rolled today). 
