Yes, to me it's mostly the fun of the film contest. It's a silly contest, but it gets you to think about a bunch of mostly good movies (
the nominees are mostly worthy, the winners not really "the best" and, of course, there are tons of other great films that don't get nominated).
The rituals of the show I've come to watch for 45 years thru my lifelong movie-fandom have also taken on some fun of their own. Critiquing the acceptance speeches, the women's gowns, and the host's banter is snarky good times.
It's all become great fun, and i love making an event of watching it with friends. Thanks LSPoorEeyoirk and (
in Cherny-speak) LSPoorTom!
(oooh, please send an evite to
szlick@msn.com, pretty please)