I found the whole show about the same as it always is on the tedium level; which is to say quite high. But I also think that's almost inevitable in any awards show, whether it's the Oscars or your local Jaycee's Young Entrepreneurs of the Year.
No matter what, they just can't get away from reading lists of names, then naming a winner who makes a speech that usually only means something to themselves and their immediate family. That's the nature of the beast. That said, I found this year's "innovations" kind of laughable, consisting mainly of even more self-congratulation, like there isn't already enough of that. The big salute to musicals was a disaster; overblown, confusing and totally soulless (btw, Beyonce, who we already see waaaay too much of, lip-synced through it while most, if not all, the other performers sang live, not that I was watching all that closely). Then I found out it was produced by Baz Luhrmann and that explained everything. And I agree with whoever was disappointed with the In Memorium segment. With all the swooping camera shots of the screen on the stage, half the time I couldn't make out the names of those being honored, which is REALLY unfair to those whose faces we might not recognize, like screenwriters. But basically, as I said, tedious. A corporate industry event that just happens to include celebrities. But of course I watched (nearly) every minute. It's a guilty pleasure. Dave www.posteropolis.com ----- Original Message ----- From: jim To: [email protected] Sent: Monday, February 23, 2009 10:43 AM Subject: Re: [MOPO] OSCARS I actually enjoyed the oscars forthe first time in many years.Jackman was better than most the idea of five past winners in a catorgory, presenting that catagory, recognizes the continuity of the academy. The roundup synopsis at the beginning of some of the catorgories was well done.And finally the majority of the acceptance speeches were both short and non political. -----Original Message----- From: MoPo List [mailto:[email protected]]on Behalf Of [email protected] Sent: Sunday, February 22, 2009 8:49 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [MOPO] OSCARS STAGE DOOR has just started on TCM! After hearing the interminable intros of each supporting actress by past winners .............I promise you Kate, Adolph, Lucy, Ginger and cast will be far more entertaining...................BTW this movie buries THE WOMEN my guess its because of the calla lilies. FREEMAN ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Need a job? Find an employment agency near you. Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___________________________________________________________________ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: [email protected] In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content. Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___________________________________________________________________ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: [email protected] In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content. Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___________________________________________________________________ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: [email protected] In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content.
