Some Brief Oscar Thoughts

I don't usually watch the Academy Awards.  I usually don't give a rat's balls about a group of people kissing each others' asses.  But since 2010 was the "Year I Got Back To The Movies" I figured I'd give it a go.  Even though it was to be hosted by James "Overexposure" Franco and that bland chick from those movies.  Besides, even though it's ultimately a waste of time, I still like to see people I like get some sort of recognition.  Like when Jeff Bridges won last year.  Guy's the coolest actor in Hollywood, so yeah, it was great to see his speech.  The Dude's Speech.  Somebody should make that parody.  Not it!

Anyway, I really don't have much to say, but here's a few musings-

1. I now like James Franco.  Dude turned phoning-it-in into an art form.  And those faces he made every time what's-her-name ad-libbed stuff were priceless.  Also, how HIGH was he?

2. Melissa Leo won Best Supporting Actress for The Fighter and then gave the worst performance of her career with her fake surprise and excitement.  Seriously, how long did she rehearse that response?  If she lost I think she would have pulled a Zoolander and hit the stage anyway.  Oh, and it should have gone to Hailee Steinfeld.

3. Christian Bale may have a rep for being "difficult" on set, but that guy is one class act.  That fact that Dicky & Micky were there was awesome.

4. Justin Timberlake should win an award for his obscure Banksy "controversy" shout-out.  AND for his callback to Kirk Douglas's schtick.

5. Were those barnacles on Cate Blanchett's gown?

6. Annette Bening, repeat after me:  "I'm Mr. Green Christmas, I'm Mr. Sun/ I'm Mr. Heat Blister, I'm Mr. Hundred-And-One..."

7. Aaron Sorkin is the man.

8. Was what's-her-name Annie Half-a-wit auditioning for Wicked, or something?  Boo.  Yes, you can sing... but it just made you come across as desperate.

9. Sad that Deakins didn't get the Cinematography award, but at the same time not sad that it went to Pfister.  Actually, I would have been OK with it going to anything but The King's Speech.  Speaking of which...

10. The King's Speech.  Really, really great movie.  Can't wait to watch it again, especially after seeing all those clips.  However, Best Picture AND Best Director?  First of all, Best Director- no way.  Sorry.  Of the choices we were given, that one should have gone to Aranofsky or Fincher.  Or Nolan, if he were up for it, AND HE SHOULD HAVE BEEN.  Best Picture I can almost see... but The Social Network should have won.  My favorite movie of the year was Black Swan.  I would have loved to have seen TSN walk away with Best Pic and Aranofsky get Best Director.  Or the other way around.  Whichever.

11. No remembrance love for Corey Haim?  HOW DARE YOU.  Also, who was the last one they showed?  There was no name attached to it.

12. Trent Reznor even looks badass in a tux.  Or, especially looks badass in a tux.

13.  I really dug The Wolfman, but was it me, or were all the shots they showed for its "Best Makeup" nomination CGI?  Great to see Rick Baker up there 30 years later for his work on another werewolf, though.  Even if he looks like Bob from Twin Peaks.

14. That God Of Love dude was awesome.

15. That Denmark lady should have used some Dry Idea.

16. Hey, Jennifer Hudson- there's an "S" in the word "Lyrics."  Learn English.  Kirk Douglas was more eloquent.

17. Hey, Harvey Weinstein:

ra·zor

 [rey-zer] –noun
1. a sharp-edged instrument used especially for shaving the face or trimming the hair.
2. an electrically powered instrument used for the same purpose.

18. Hey, Oprah:  WHY ARE YOU HERE?  Also, I thought Moby Dick was white.

19.  Once again, Jeff Bridges is the coolest guy in town.  His little intros for each of the Best Actress noms proved it.

20.  The show started at 8:30 and was over at 11:30-ish.  Nice and short, Oscar-wise.  Perfect.  Let's hope this is the start of a new trend.

ADDENDUM, 3/1/11:  Forgot to mention- the music during that F. F. Coppola tribute thing was from the score to Branagh's Henry V- the St. Crispin's Day speech!  SHAKESPEARE NERD ALERT!