Thoughts on the Oscars
- I miss River Phoenix. When he died, twelve years ago, I didn't understand that I would still notice his absence so long afterwards. I can't help thinking that Leonardo DiCaprio would be unnecessary if River had lived.
- Beyonce's got some pipes there. After Vois a ton chemin I actually found myself clapping her performance. Of course, by the time she got to Believe I was pretty bored with her, but the changing eye-shadow provided some variation.
- Kate Winslet wins my personal fashion contest. Love that color.
- Oprah was another notable standout. And hey, Julia, love those twins!
- Where were the seat-fillers? There were empty seats all over the place, even down in the orchestra section. When Laura Linney did her stand-up spot in front of the mezzanine, the four seats immediately behind her were all empty. Seemed like an odd change in policy, especially since they decided to film back there.
- Overall I found this one of the most boring shows they've done in a while. While I chuckled along with Chris Rock, this morning I can't recall a single thing he said. And no really notable fashion fox-paws--where was the swan dress? the ballerina? Cher? When the worst sin is "too much product" in Laura Linney's hair, that's a pretty tame year.
- Trends: mermaid trains, pale skin, goth eyes.
- Beyonce's got some pipes there. After Vois a ton chemin I actually found myself clapping her performance. Of course, by the time she got to Believe I was pretty bored with her, but the changing eye-shadow provided some variation.
- Kate Winslet wins my personal fashion contest. Love that color.
- Oprah was another notable standout. And hey, Julia, love those twins!
- Where were the seat-fillers? There were empty seats all over the place, even down in the orchestra section. When Laura Linney did her stand-up spot in front of the mezzanine, the four seats immediately behind her were all empty. Seemed like an odd change in policy, especially since they decided to film back there.
- Overall I found this one of the most boring shows they've done in a while. While I chuckled along with Chris Rock, this morning I can't recall a single thing he said. And no really notable fashion fox-paws--where was the swan dress? the ballerina? Cher? When the worst sin is "too much product" in Laura Linney's hair, that's a pretty tame year.
- Trends: mermaid trains, pale skin, goth eyes.