Oscar notes
Yes, I’m a geek. I took notes.
- Steve Martin did his best impersonation of Don Rickles, with a put down for every occasion.
- Martin got it right when he said about removing the traditional red carpet: “That’ll show ‘em!” It was a basically meaningless gesture in an attempt to add solemnity to what in all reality is a very trivial affair.
- Keanu Reeves was spotted reading from a teleprompter which was rather surprising. I wasn’t aware that he’d learned to read. (Sorry, a little Steve must have rubbed off.)
- ABCNews broke into the telecast to let us know that nothing had really changed in Iraq over the 30 minutes the telecast had been in progress. I guess they wanted us to know they were still on the job.
- Whoever is doing the voice for Mickey Mouse these days really needs to be replaced. It was absolutely painful.
- Julianne Moore’s dress looked like it ripped down the middle 10 minutes before the show began, and was hurriedly stitched up by a Home-Ec dropout. (Sorry, Steve again)
- Adrien Brody nailed it in his acceptance speech. Who could argue with that? And if I had been up there, I would have grabbed the chance to kiss Halle Barry too.
- To Barbra Streisand, who said she was thankful to live in a country where everyone was granted the freedom to express their beliefs, I say I agree completely, and further, I am grateful that within a short time, Iraqi people will have that same freedom for the first time in decades.
- Eminem? Yeesh.
- My Favorite Year is one of my favorite movies. So is Creator. Peter O’Toole rules.
- I loved the audience reaction when Polanski won for Best Director. They all looked around as if they expected him to pop up out of the audience.
- Kirk Douglas may have slowed down a bit, but he’s still as sharp as a tack.
- To Susan Sarandon, and all the others who oppose the war, I say thank you for demonstrating your convictions in a way that was not divisive, mean spirited, or contentious. You showed grace and class by framing your opinions in such a positive way. I agree with you all that peace is a thing to be desired whole-heartedly. I too hope for a speedy end to the war, and a rapid return of our forces.
Posted by Rich at March 24, 2003 2:29 PM
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