I’m not an avid moviegoer, but I enjoyed a few shows this year. Watching television is not a big part of my
routine either, so I was unfamiliar with some of the ‘big’ stars.
Speaking of big, it appeared that the majority of the actresses were
six feet tall or over. Amazing because
they don’t appear to be that tall in the movies. Initially, I thought the interviewer was
extraordinarily short but then noticed that the celebrities dwarfed most of the
network people. These women were amazons
standing next to them. Even many of the wives
and girlfriends towered over their celebrity husbands/dates.
The majority of the female stars were in incredibly fit condition. How do they stay so slim?? They emitted stunning Hollywood glamour in
their sleek body moulding dresses. To
me, movie star glamour is what it’s all about.
Naomi Watts got a thumbs up from me on her stunning design. Fashion gurus gave her dress a thumbs
down. No accounting for taste. Some of the fashions were definite hits and, unfortunately,
others left a lot to be desired.
I’m glad I caught the red carpet segment because, in my opinion, that
was the best part of the show.
Seth MacFarlane’s opening was so bizarre –so distasteful – it took restraint
not to turn off the television before a single winner was announced. William Shatner was the best part of the
opening, but even he couldn’t save it. Did
the in-house audience really expect something that off-the-wall? I expected everyone – or at least a few – to get
up and walk out.
The show didn’t really improve much.
Shirley Bassie’s performance was an embarrassment. Goldfinger
will never be the same. I cringed. Yes, watching the show was one long and
uncomfortable squirm.
I can’t comment on much else because at that point I decided that
hearing Affleck’s acceptance speech wasn’t worth the torture. Speaking of torture, Ben Affleck must have
had some awkward moments after the movie Argo was released. Canadians are nice guys, but even nice guys
speak up when they are misrepresented.
I had seen the movie Argo, but hadn’t realized how Affleck twisted history
until I heard interviews with Ken Taylor and other Canadians involved in the
rescue of the Americans. I found it incredible
that Affleck had not spoken to Ken Taylor, or to my knowledge any of the
Canadians involved, before the movie was made.
Ben Affleck, shame on you.
Even former President Carter chastised the movie’s depiction of events
saying, “90
percent of the contributions to the ideas and the consummation of the plan was
Canadian. And the movie gives almost
full credit to the American CIA.” Way to
go, Carter!
Because of the hoopla when the movie was released, I wondered if
Affleck would say something during the acceptance speech – if he won – as an
apology to the Canadians. Not much
Affleck can do about this injustice after the fact. It’s too bad because it will always reflect poorly
on his work. Well, maybe just from the
Canadian viewpoint.
The whole Oscar evening was a wash for me. Thankfully, I didn’t have company over to
watch the show with me, as was my original intention. I was able to shut off the TV and go to
bed.
To think, I could have been curled up with a good book!!