Okay, I'll spare you the editorial and cut straight to the highlights:
Counterpoint provided in italics below: For the sake of a second editorial opinion from the WeightStaff, I'll be providing a counterpoint from my own perspective of the Oscar telecast last night.
1) Kate Winslet is really English?!? Who would have thought...
2) George Lucas. Was that a 'coonskin cap or is he still sporting that ridiculous bouffant from the Star Wars' premiere 30 years ago?
3) Beyonce. Cheers to the Academy for completely snubbing Beyonce and her blob of narcissism.
Counterpoint: I am not a fan of Beyonce either. She clearly tried to step up her singing, so as to not be outdone by Jennifer Hudson. I give her props for that, but even with the extra effort, Hudson still blew her away vocally. Jennifer makes it look easy.
4) Leo DiCaprio. Okay, he's cool. I get it...
Counterpoint: This guy is already a classic actor. He has reached a level that no other contemporary actor his age, other than maybe Johnny Depp, has acheived. He's come a long way from Growing Pains and he deserves all the credit for making cool look easy.
5) Jennifer Hudson. Who?
Counterpoint: What a story Jennifer Hudson has become. She didnt even place in the Top 3 on her season of Idol and she now has an Academy Award to her credit. She tried out for her role in Dreamgirls just like anyone else. She has earned this the hard way. Much respect to Jennifer Hudson.
6) Anne Hathaway. Vomit!
Counterpoint: I thought she looked ok. Why so harsh?
7) James Taylor. Learn the song before performing in front of millions of viewers worldwide. Shame, shame...
Counterpoint: Couldnt agree more. Did they even rehearse this song once? This was an awful performance from the usually professional JT.
8) Watching Clint Eastwood bullshit...i mean, translate Ennio Morricone's acceptance speech (done entirely in Italian). Now THAT is what I call acting. Way to go, Clint!
Counterpoint: So the guy doesn't speak English. I thought the translation bit was executed well enough. Short of subtitles, this is the only way it could have been done.
9) Forest Whitaker. Congrats to the first time Oscar winner. If you thought his role as Idi Amin was larger than life, check out his portrayal of Agent Rawlins in the acclaimed 1989 Jean Claude flick, Bloodsport. Even Donald Gibb's performance (Ogre from Revenge of the Nerds fame) is guaranteed to shed a tear...
Counterpoint: Big up to Forest Whitaker! This guy has paid his dues for a long long time. He's come a long way from Fast Times at Ridgemont High.
10) Penelope Cruz. Learn to speak your age for God's sake and some English lessons wouldn't kill...
Counterpoint: She's hot and the accent only increases her attractiveness. Why so angry?
11) Al Gore + Hollywood = IRRESISTABLE!
Counterpoint: I like Al Gore. At least he's trying to be hip and current, eventhough he is still a stiff.
12) Marty Scorcese. Bravo, it's about time! Sure, The Departed was the best of the bunch, but being in the same category as United 93 couldn't have hurt...
Counterpoint: Marty is amazing. Nothing else to say.
And finally, unlike Britney, Jack Nicholson pulled of the cue ball and shades
masterfully. What does Jack have up his sleeve? Maybe Col. Kurtz in a remake of Apocalypse Now? I'll keep my fingers crossed...
Counterpoint: Jack shaved his head for an upcoming role alongside Morgan Freeman as a cancer patient who tries his best to live out his last days. He did look pretty cool.
Well then, I suppose I'm entitled to a short reply:
1) Hudson did blow Beyonce out of the water, I agree with you there. However, her Oscar was for best supporting actress -- if I'm not mistaken, the Grammy's were 2 weeks ago...
2) Leo is cool. Period.
3) Anne Hathaway. Vomit and WHO CARES!
4) Penelope Cruz. Sure, we all enjoyed seeing her topless in Vanilla Sky, but that's about it. Not sure what all the fuss is about...
5) Jack Nicholson. Thanks for clarifying his next role, but I would still rather hear him whisper, "The horror, the horror" alongside Mark Walhberg as Captain Willard...
Counterpoint provided in italics below: For the sake of a second editorial opinion from the WeightStaff, I'll be providing a counterpoint from my own perspective of the Oscar telecast last night.
1) Kate Winslet is really English?!? Who would have thought...
2) George Lucas. Was that a 'coonskin cap or is he still sporting that ridiculous bouffant from the Star Wars' premiere 30 years ago?
3) Beyonce. Cheers to the Academy for completely snubbing Beyonce and her blob of narcissism.
Counterpoint: I am not a fan of Beyonce either. She clearly tried to step up her singing, so as to not be outdone by Jennifer Hudson. I give her props for that, but even with the extra effort, Hudson still blew her away vocally. Jennifer makes it look easy.
4) Leo DiCaprio. Okay, he's cool. I get it...
Counterpoint: This guy is already a classic actor. He has reached a level that no other contemporary actor his age, other than maybe Johnny Depp, has acheived. He's come a long way from Growing Pains and he deserves all the credit for making cool look easy.
5) Jennifer Hudson. Who?
Counterpoint: What a story Jennifer Hudson has become. She didnt even place in the Top 3 on her season of Idol and she now has an Academy Award to her credit. She tried out for her role in Dreamgirls just like anyone else. She has earned this the hard way. Much respect to Jennifer Hudson.
6) Anne Hathaway. Vomit!
Counterpoint: I thought she looked ok. Why so harsh?
7) James Taylor. Learn the song before performing in front of millions of viewers worldwide. Shame, shame...
Counterpoint: Couldnt agree more. Did they even rehearse this song once? This was an awful performance from the usually professional JT.
8) Watching Clint Eastwood bullshit...i mean, translate Ennio Morricone's acceptance speech (done entirely in Italian). Now THAT is what I call acting. Way to go, Clint!
Counterpoint: So the guy doesn't speak English. I thought the translation bit was executed well enough. Short of subtitles, this is the only way it could have been done.
9) Forest Whitaker. Congrats to the first time Oscar winner. If you thought his role as Idi Amin was larger than life, check out his portrayal of Agent Rawlins in the acclaimed 1989 Jean Claude flick, Bloodsport. Even Donald Gibb's performance (Ogre from Revenge of the Nerds fame) is guaranteed to shed a tear...
Counterpoint: Big up to Forest Whitaker! This guy has paid his dues for a long long time. He's come a long way from Fast Times at Ridgemont High.
10) Penelope Cruz. Learn to speak your age for God's sake and some English lessons wouldn't kill...
Counterpoint: She's hot and the accent only increases her attractiveness. Why so angry?
11) Al Gore + Hollywood = IRRESISTABLE!
Counterpoint: I like Al Gore. At least he's trying to be hip and current, eventhough he is still a stiff.
12) Marty Scorcese. Bravo, it's about time! Sure, The Departed was the best of the bunch, but being in the same category as United 93 couldn't have hurt...
Counterpoint: Marty is amazing. Nothing else to say.
And finally, unlike Britney, Jack Nicholson pulled of the cue ball and shades
masterfully. What does Jack have up his sleeve? Maybe Col. Kurtz in a remake of Apocalypse Now? I'll keep my fingers crossed...
Counterpoint: Jack shaved his head for an upcoming role alongside Morgan Freeman as a cancer patient who tries his best to live out his last days. He did look pretty cool.
Well then, I suppose I'm entitled to a short reply:
1) Hudson did blow Beyonce out of the water, I agree with you there. However, her Oscar was for best supporting actress -- if I'm not mistaken, the Grammy's were 2 weeks ago...
2) Leo is cool. Period.
3) Anne Hathaway. Vomit and WHO CARES!
4) Penelope Cruz. Sure, we all enjoyed seeing her topless in Vanilla Sky, but that's about it. Not sure what all the fuss is about...
5) Jack Nicholson. Thanks for clarifying his next role, but I would still rather hear him whisper, "The horror, the horror" alongside Mark Walhberg as Captain Willard...
the epitome of cool...
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