With the Academy Awards right around the corner, people across the country will be throwing bashes to celebrate the best in film.  Here are some tips to host a great Oscar viewing party:

• Place friendly wagers on each of the categories. Create a spreadsheet with each award and have your guests pick winners. Whoever gets the most right, wins!
• Serve popcorn. An awards show about the movies should have all the feeling of the theater experience.
• Give your party a little glitz and glamour. Encourage guests to dress up and roll out a red carpet -- they’ll be the ones who feel like stars for the night.