So...it took me some pretty extreme research skills to find a place in Auckland to watch the Oscars. I guess it isn't as big a deal in NZ as it is in NA. I eventually found a random cafe that had the channel and agreed to let me and my friend Ginny watch for the entire 6 hours. We even took over the remote, because we were making so many demands about volume control etc.
What did I think of the show? Well, as happy as I was to watch it (it is my fave event of the year after all) and despite the efforts of the Oscars to make it more young and fun, I thought it was pretty brutal.
The beginning bit? Hasn't the MTV Movie awards done that shtick every year for the past decade?
And Franco? Jesus, Franco, why don't you know how to make eye contact with the camera? And why did you smoke so much weed before the show? His awfulness only made Anne Hathaway overcompensate and try really hard. Way too hard. And god love er, she's very charming, and perhaps paired with a different co-host would have been amazing, but her unbridled enthusiasm made me feel awkward and uncomfortable.
Speeches? Melissa Leo needs to GO AWAY. Sweetheart, you knew you were going to win, because you campaigned like a beast, so don't pretend to be shocked and surprised. Also, don't drop the f bomb to try and be"bad" and current! Her speech lasted about 5 minutes too long. Sit down. Bale's speech was better than his speech at the Globes, but did he forget his wife's name momentarily? Also, we all know he's an asshole, so, just sit down.
The best speech of the night I think was the screen-writter who won for The Kings Speech. Heartfelt, humble, not too long, and with something interesting to say. That's what makes a good Oscar speech. Portman on the other hand (and I almost died when her loser fiancee walked up with her b/c I thought he was going to go on stage! he was just helping her up the stairs though, fair enough, she's pregnant) thanked her make-up person and craft services and everyone she's ever worked with. I understand that these are the people that don't always get the recognition they deserve, but perhaps a nice thank you card, or lunch would be a better way to thank them because honestly, the 1 billion people watching you win don't give a care about your hair dresser or the person who did the lighting on a movie you did in 1992. Say something important!
Colin Firth, as to be expected was amazing. Articulate, humble, charming, amazing. God I love him. He can do no wrong.
I thought the best parts of the show were actually Kirk Douglas and Billy Crystal. There is something to be said about bringing out some old timers who know how to do what they need to do. Worst? Most of the rest of the show, esp. how the show seemed to have no theme or flow to what they were doing. Yes, we all know that Gone with the Wind was the first film to win best picture, and that Bob Hope hosted the Oscars a bunch of times, but do we need to see extended clips of both?
And the songs. Oh god, the songs. I so wished that Brad and Ang could have been in the front row to judge Gwyneth! She was awful. And the songs are just awkward. Can't they just show an 8 second clip like they do for best Actor and Actress which is a much more prestigious award?
Let's talk fashion. Hands down the best of the night for me: Cate Blanchett. She can do no wrong. Amazing.
Who I thought was awful: Jennifer Hudson. Her breasts were vulgar. Halle Berry. I've seen that dress a million times and its not good. Marissa Tome. Awful. Annette Bening. Awful. Nicole Kidman! AWFUL!
My Mum and I disagree about Gwyneth. My Mum loved it. I liked it b/c it was different and a bit of a risk, but I don't think it showed off her stellar body. Scar Jo looked good, but I hated the hair.
One more thing I have to say: Sandy Bullock. Love her to death, and I loved her presentation of Best Actor because she is charming, funny, and doesn't take herself seriously. But, is it just me, or did she look AWFUL? Like she had been run over by a truck. Can we blame it on new motherhood, stress? I don't know, but I hope she gets it back together!
As for the winners, I got 19 out of 24 correct in the pool because of 3 upsets (Director, Art Director and Cinematography) and because I foolishly listened to my brother about the Shorts and changed my pic from the correct choice to something different! Ah, always go with your gut!
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