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I am a big Oscar fan. I never fail to cry at the inspired speeches even if they are few and far between (commericials and stupid banter). The whole dare-to-dream thing always gets me. This year, not so much. Almost every presenter was stilted and robotic. Stewart was beyond boring...the giving away a "baby" to the pregnant women didn't even make sense. Worse it was insulting. Pregnant women do not enjoy being singled out. And on TV? At the Oscars? Those beautiful women should have pelted him with their pre-natals. I just imagine him snickering backstage writing this drivel. Oh where has the real Jon Stewart gone?
The montages were so inane I actually thought the editors were on strike now.
The speeches were totally uninspired. The Coen brothers are my favorite modern directors but their speeches? Ethan actually beggged off speaking when he won best writer. How about thanking the wife and kids? How about a little dare-to-dream? I agree, America hates itself and I hated the Oscars. Just wait till I get up there...
