Oscar Thoughts
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smofbabe* Easy year to predict: Unlike the past few years, I got all of the top six awards (the acting awards, directing, and best picture), and both screenplay awards correct.
* Classy as Clint Eastwood is, I was surprised that he didn't even mention Martin Scorcese in his acceptance speech.
* Chris Rock: I'm sure everyone at ABC is breathing a sigh of relief, although I couldn't believe he actually commented negatively on the show itself while it was going on when he dissed the presenting of awards onstage. and dissing an actor by name like he did for Jude Law probably wasn't too popular with the honchos either. I thought the real Chris Rock moment, though, was when he pushed the envelope a bit with the Fahrenheit 9/11 remarks. Surprised they let it through although I of course agreed with him.
* Best comment in the press conferences: Cate Blanchett on being asked whether winning the Oscar is going to turn her into a diva: "Absolutely, you asshole!"
* Yo-yo Ma playing the cello while they ran the In Memoriam segment was a nice touch.
* Fashion: My award for the evening goes to Natalie Portman, who looked both original and stunning (unlike the Golden Globes where she looked godawful). Hillary Swank is a close second, losing out mainly because frankly, I don't think that visible nipples are very elegant. Melanie Griffith probably had the most intricate gown, which I really liked, but she looked so terrible otherwise that the overall effect was not flattering. She needs to realize that her boobs are no longer the display objects they once were. The woman from Maria Full of Grace wore a very nice white number with embroidered bands. I liked Kate Winslet's gown but it didn't inspire gasps or anything. Helen Mirren looked much better than usual - again, her gown was too busy to make the finals.
Nearly everyone else played it safe in pastel or red satin with mermaid skirts. One exception was a flouncy thing worn by Charlize Theron and if I had her figure I wouldn't hide it in a wide skirt, not to mention the impracticality of a long train on the red carpet. Very disappointed in Cate Blanchett's dress, despite the stunning shoulder brooch. Even Halle Berry, usually my favorite, was more tame than usual in a very nice but forgettable grey outfit. Least favorite of the night was worn by Scarlett Johanssen - not just too much going on in the dress but totally unflattering as well. However, even that wasn't particularly tragic.
My favorite jewelry of the night was the spidery thing that Barbra Streisand was wearing. Least favorite were the earrings and necklace Beyonce wore for her number, which overpowered the kleig lights and I thought might break through her ears!
* Coolness: Samuel L. Jackson and Morgan Freeman were born with it; P Diddy works too hard at it.
* Classy as Clint Eastwood is, I was surprised that he didn't even mention Martin Scorcese in his acceptance speech.
* Chris Rock: I'm sure everyone at ABC is breathing a sigh of relief, although I couldn't believe he actually commented negatively on the show itself while it was going on when he dissed the presenting of awards onstage. and dissing an actor by name like he did for Jude Law probably wasn't too popular with the honchos either. I thought the real Chris Rock moment, though, was when he pushed the envelope a bit with the Fahrenheit 9/11 remarks. Surprised they let it through although I of course agreed with him.
* Best comment in the press conferences: Cate Blanchett on being asked whether winning the Oscar is going to turn her into a diva: "Absolutely, you asshole!"
* Yo-yo Ma playing the cello while they ran the In Memoriam segment was a nice touch.
* Fashion: My award for the evening goes to Natalie Portman, who looked both original and stunning (unlike the Golden Globes where she looked godawful). Hillary Swank is a close second, losing out mainly because frankly, I don't think that visible nipples are very elegant. Melanie Griffith probably had the most intricate gown, which I really liked, but she looked so terrible otherwise that the overall effect was not flattering. She needs to realize that her boobs are no longer the display objects they once were. The woman from Maria Full of Grace wore a very nice white number with embroidered bands. I liked Kate Winslet's gown but it didn't inspire gasps or anything. Helen Mirren looked much better than usual - again, her gown was too busy to make the finals.
Nearly everyone else played it safe in pastel or red satin with mermaid skirts. One exception was a flouncy thing worn by Charlize Theron and if I had her figure I wouldn't hide it in a wide skirt, not to mention the impracticality of a long train on the red carpet. Very disappointed in Cate Blanchett's dress, despite the stunning shoulder brooch. Even Halle Berry, usually my favorite, was more tame than usual in a very nice but forgettable grey outfit. Least favorite of the night was worn by Scarlett Johanssen - not just too much going on in the dress but totally unflattering as well. However, even that wasn't particularly tragic.
My favorite jewelry of the night was the spidery thing that Barbra Streisand was wearing. Least favorite were the earrings and necklace Beyonce wore for her number, which overpowered the kleig lights and I thought might break through her ears!
* Coolness: Samuel L. Jackson and Morgan Freeman were born with it; P Diddy works too hard at it.
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Date: 2005-02-28 07:06 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2005-02-28 09:52 am (UTC)I thought the follow-up bit about the Gap declaring war on Banana Republic pretty much indicated where his sympathies were.
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Date: 2005-02-28 02:54 pm (UTC)Any idea what that was? Or are these all brand new Christians?
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Date: 2005-02-28 04:23 pm (UTC)What is it
Date: 2005-03-01 07:03 am (UTC)Oscars - yawn
Date: 2005-02-28 03:00 pm (UTC)Surprised? Why? He didn't use bad language, which all they are worried about.
Very disappointed in Cate Blanchett's dress, despite the stunning shoulder brooch.
Yes, what was up with that belt? It broke the line of the dress and did nothing for it.
Re: Oscars - yawn
Date: 2005-02-28 04:21 pm (UTC)I didn't think that profanity was all they were worried about - as it is, he said that he never curses in front of his mother and given that she was seated front-row center, there was never a possibility that he'd be cursing :-> Of course, I'm not sure that the censors would agree that "Sit your asses down" is exactly the Kings English, either.
I thought that "edginess" was another concern, and anti-Bush remarks, no matter how carefully worded, could be considered controversial, although I don't see how they could have bleeped the whole segment!
Re: Oscars - yawn
Date: 2005-03-01 07:12 am (UTC)Sorry, but edginess (aren't we tired of "edginess" yet??) has never been a concern. If that were the case, Saturday Night Live and The Daily Show (among others) would always be in trouble with the FCC.
The broadcast networks are smarting over the fines given out after Janet Jackson's peepshow and even NYPD Blue has dialed back on the butt shots and language.
Rock never mentioned his mother until after the broadcast, so that would not have been a factor.
Re: Oscars - yawn
Date: 2005-03-01 10:28 am (UTC)I was thinking more of the producers, actually...