I gotta love Ellen. Not only is her first name my middle name, but she brings a certain je ne sais qua to the whole Oscar proceedings. I loved her handing a script to Marty Scorcese (remember that the next time you try to slip an editor an ms under the bathroom stall) and the picture with Clint Eastwood.
But please, what was with that first frumpy outfit? Now you know it must have been a hot mess if I’m complaining about something RED. Next time, give me a call. I’ll hook you up with something decent.
Also loved the three wild and crazy guys (no, not Lucas, Spielberg and Coppola) who did the bit about comedies never making it to the Oscars. Incidentally, if you haven’t seen Jack Black in School of Rock, you’re missing a treat. Here’s my favorite pre-made moment. And no, you are not imagining things, there’s an actual ad before the clip airs.
I was glad to see that several people I was rooting for won–First and foremost, Jennifer Hudson. I’m all for the big girl winning (and speaking of the big girl, did Latifa not look divine?) Anyhoo, was it me, or for a while there didn’t it look like Beyonce and the other girl were singing background for Jennifer during their Patience number? I admit it, I haven’t seen Dreamgirls yet. If it hasn’t come out on Netflix yet, I probably haven’t seen it. I can’t do crowded movie theaters any more. So I was surprised that the other girl, her name escapes me at the moment, could sing so well.
Poor Eddie Murphy. He gets one shot at an Oscar and it goes to older-than-dirt Alan Arkin. Sorry, but I never got past Arkin’s shenanigans in The Russians are Coming! The Russians are Coming! to admire him much as an actor.
When did Al Gore grow a personality? His little skit about making a presidential announcement was overacted, but there was a genuine smile on his face when he walked back stage with Leo DiCaprio (he even whacked Leo with the card he was carrying). It must be proof that all that Google/Apple money is making somebody happy.
Though my favorite face of the night belonged to Forrest Whitaker who took the best actor Oscar for his turn in the Last King of Scotland. He looked thunderstruck from the instant they called his name to the moment he walked off the stage.
All in all, an enjoyable night at the movies just the way I like it–without having to leave the comforts of my own house. Next up on the movie watching agenda: who cares? 24 is on tonight!!!
FW gave the best speech! I cried gurl! Seriously!!!
Dee -
what a funny post, so tongue-in-cheek…I love that. I was pleased for Forest and Jennifer but I was really rooting for Eddie, I am not sure why but I wanted him to win more than anyone. He will certainly not be considered for his latest movie…Lord..
angelia
Sylvia,
Me too. I wasn’t going to tell anybody til you said that, though. But pass the tissues, hon.
All the best,
Dee
Thanks Angelia,
Eddie looked wounded by that loss. I know that’s why I felt sorry for him. Maybe his latest movie does play some roll in that, since who wants to give someone an Oscar whose next effort is the lowest, broadest form of comedy. I know I wouldn’t.
Well, given the fact that Arkin won and Scorcese finally got a little respect (lol), Eddie has years and years and years of movie-making and Oscar-worthy performances left in him if he looks for the right scripts.
If not, he can join Jack Black, Will Ferrell and guy whose name I don’t remember but I do enjoy (heh heh) in smacking Leo and the other award winners…
Oh wait, my husband Leo DID NOT win. Boo hoo! I saw both the Departed and KoS and though I was happy for FW – Leo is my man. *sniffle*
Personally I was delighted Eddie didn’t win. I really, really, really don’t like that man. Besides, I loved Alan Arkin in Little Miss. I’m not really a Jack Black fan, but School of Rock is an awesome movie. Love FW, and knew he would win.
Alan Arkin deserved it, and so did the others, including Eddie Murphy. Everyone nominated was great! I attended a screening of Little Miss Sunshine in Santa Fe, New Mexico (Arkin’s home) with Mr. Arkin himself, who stayed afterwards to answer questions from the theater audience and chat with fans. (I don’t think Eddie Murphy has done that yet. Further, I heard that Eddie stormed out during the awards when he lost, got into limo, and peeled off in a pout. But he shouldn’t worry, next year he’ll be nominated for Norbit or Dr. Doolittle VII, probably.)
BTW, when I was a kid, I loved The Russians…
Alan Arkin deserved it, and so did the others, including Eddie Murphy. Everyone nominated was great! I attended a screening of Little Miss Sunshine in Santa Fe, New Mexico (Arkin’s home) with Mr. Arkin himself, who stayed afterwards to answer questions from the theater audience and chat with fans. (I don’t think Eddie Murphy has done that yet. Further, I heard that Eddie stormed out during the awards when he lost, got into limo, and peeled off in a pout. But he shouldn’t worry, next year he’ll be nominated for Norbit or Dr. Doolittle VII, probably.)
BTW, when I was a kid, I loved The Russians…
Further, I heard that Eddie stormed out during the awards when he lost, got into limo, and peeled off in a pout. But he shouldn’t worry, next year he’ll be nominated for Norbit or Dr. Doolittle VII, probably.)
Ha ha ha. You are so bad, RAC. You made me spit out my non-smoker’s gum. I did love The Russians, etc. I’ve watched it many times. That’s why I’m an authority on how badly most of it is overacted. Hey, I still watch the Ten Commandments every year like I’m ten years old.
So let it be written. So let it be done.
I had tears of joy when Jennifer Hudson won. I was disappointed that Eddie Murphy didn’t win. He’s such a skillful actor that hopefully it won’t take the Academy years to acknowledge him again.