Things we know: I love award shows. And the Academy Awards are the pinnacle of them all, the night to end all nights. To celebrate, I hosted a little viewing party last night, complete with hor d'oeuvres, prediction ballots and (forthcoming) prizes. Impressively, everyone stayed through the entire show, a testament primarily to the fact that the 81st Oscars were the best in years. Really, really great.
My favorite Oscar moments/quotes/people/etc, in no particular order:
- HUGH JACKMAN. Dancing with the Craigs List dancers, speaking with that adorable Aussie accent, a great duet with Anne Hathaway ("Frank Langella was sitting right next to me!")... I was a big fan.
- Kate Winslet's dad whistling
- "Domo arigoto Mr Roboto"
- Tribute to musicals featuring Beyonce, Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens. To echo @jimmyfallon, "Best Tony's ever!!!"
- Tina Fey and Steve Martin as the most charming presenters of the night
- Sean Penn's speech, including "I want to be very clear that I do know how hard I make it to appreciate me often." And of course calling everyone Commies.
- The five-actor presenter thingy for the best actor/actress awards. Though it dragged at first, and I was really hoping for a Javier Bardem/Penelope Cruz Oscar hand-off, I was a teary-eyed fan by Best Actress. It was very moving to see five great actors/actresses emerge together and speak personal messages to each of the nominees.
- The James Franco/Seth Rogen Pineapple Express spoof. Hilarious.
- Anything involving Slumdog Millionaire
As for the red carpet looks... Let me just say that I loved the white dress trend. And I thought everyone looked beautiful in an Old Hollywood kind of way. Thank God weird and provokative are out (at least for a while).
My Best and Worst of the night:
BEST: Sarah Jessica Parker. Stunning couture dress, and, I'm just gonna throw it out there - her boobs looked great.
WORST: Beyonce. Weird silhouette, neckline and pattern, and hair that looked like she just stepped out of the pool.
2 comments:
I LOVED the show last night! I thought they really stepped it up, and I was grateful for the earlier start/end, too. Hugh Jackman was amazing and I loved his interview with Baba Wawa that aired afterward, too. Good wrap-up!
I have to say that I agree with everything. Although Angelina would have to make the top of my best dressed list. True, she's my girl crush, but that is probably the best I have ever seen her look. Period.
And yay for Slumdog!
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