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I have to say that for the first time in a long time, I actually enjoyed the Oscars last night. The overwhelming feeling I had was that the entertainment community was issuing a collective protest against the cultural tail waggers and religious moralists who constantly complain that Hollywood is out of touch. George Clooney set the evening's tone in his acceptance speech, admitting to being out of touch--but also said, "but we're right to be, and you're wrong." It was a united front last night. Defensive? Nah. It was, "we're mad as hell and we're not gonna take it anymore!" And about damn time, too.
How refreshing that we didn't have to suffer through an endless parade of bombastic, sugary pop songs sung by Beyonce and Celine Dion. Jon Stewart did an excellent job, his political and cultural references balanced by his venue and the reality that the Oscars play to an international audience.
And as for plunging neckliines: did you see Salma Hayek's dress?
Nope, I normally agree with Salon's reviewers but not this time, not by a long shot.
