WHAT DID YOU THINK OF THE OSCARS?

POST OSCAR SUMMATION

Since I wrote about the Grammy’s, I feel it is incumbent upon me to write about the Oscars – though there isn’t much to say.

First, the positives. The dresses really were lovely this year. Everyone looked rather classy – no ostrich heads peaking out from underneath someone’s crotch. The stunner of the night for me was Kathryn Heigl. She looked fabulous, and such a tiny waist (must have had a couple of ribs pulled out). Nicole Kidman could have done without that necklace – but still classy. Renee Zellweger looked fabulous in a most elegant dress. She was walking rather slowly across the stage, however. I’m sure any fast moves and her skin tight attire, though very attractive, could have resulted in an amusing fashion faux pas.

I loved Kristin Chenowith's number. Of course, I must be her number one fan, so she can do no wrong.

Now, I am not sure what to say about Oscar winner, Marion Cotillard's dress. Was she a fish or not a fish? I was waiting for the song from The Little Mermaid to accompany her walk to the podium.

The other side of positives: Was this any good?? The bit between Seth Rogen (Dame Judi Dench) and Jonah Hill (Halle Berry) was pretty stupid. Harrison Ford sounded like he had been hitting the sauce before he got to the stage. Tilda Swinton definitely needs to spend a little money on eye make-up before appearing in public.

Absolutely nothing else is memorable – oh, except I never knew Scott Rudin was gay.

Overall, the night was rather boring. I kept switching channels immediately after they announced the winners so as to avoid any annoying speeches. And, since so many of them were accent laden, it made it even more annoying. I think more awards were given to foreigners than at the Golden Globes.

The best part was that there was not a lot of predictability this year – that’s a plus. Jon Stewart, whom I really like, is just not a Billy Crystal. He was okay, but nothing special. Sort of a blase stand up. Thank heavens the writers are back! Can you imagine what it would have been like without them????

The Grammy’s were much more exciting to watch. For an 80th birthday party, it was pretty bland. My mother’s 80th was more fun.

Maybe next year, they could entice Billy Crystal to return. Then there might be a chance for a really memorable Oscar night.

So, tell me what you thought about the Oscars this year.