I know the show producers were looking specifically for multi-cultural percussionists. A call went out in the art community a few weeks ago asking SPECIFICALLY for "multi-cultural percussionists for the Academy Awards Ceremony".

Well, they got them. I just don't understand using them in that context.

Yeah, I was a bit confused (and amused) by the request.

I thought the Oscars were a huge hit. So many moments that made me laugh - although Mr. Roboto might have been my favorite. Or Tina Fey's "that we made up" line that was nearly swallowed by the applause. The opener was great. I love that they focused on what the host does well and took out the awkward commentary bits through the rest of the show. After all, lately no matter what funny guy or gal they usually recruit to host ends up so toned down that it's pretty pointless.

As for the memorial number - today's paper had an interesting take on the song, noting that it made less obvious the differing applause levels for the various stars. Although I do feel that in a year where so many greats (as usual) were lost, it wasn't right to noticeably give considerably more time to one particular loss.

And, of course, the company was superb. What a treat after six weeks of hotels and airports! The company of friends made the night a true success.

Thanks for reminding me of that wonderful moment. Made me all misty-eyed when it happened. I can be such a sap.

Found this rather funny review of the show:

http://kenlevine.blogspot.com/2009/0...rs-review.html

Thanks Heidi and Tom for hosting! It was great. Best Show/Party ever.

Oh yes, and kudos to H&T for the genius menu for the evening. And Sorshah for yet another brilliant cake (and I don't want to hear any, "Oh, but it was so rushed" nonsense from you, it was fabulous).

Okay, at least I can see everyone in the In Memoriam, thanks youtube.

:( They skipped Anita Page, one of the last silent film stars.*



*Diana Serra Kerry is still here, though I've never seen a Baby Peggy film

Agreed. Bill Maher is a total douche. He can't help himself being a douche. And it's long since it stopped being funny. It wasn't even just whining about his fecking un-nominated douche-fest of a film (granted I haven't seen it, but if it's Bill Maher and he believes in it, it's a douche-fest), he couldn't help taking an open crack at religion while he was at it. I didn't even know about prior whining, and I still thought it was pretty douche-y.

The article reminded me of a Stupid Red Carpet Moment

Self-answering questions are amusing