The Oscars - Best Picture

[Motorboat Cruiser]

I thought Clooney gave a fine acceptance speech. It's refreshing to hear someone accept an Oscar and not thank everyone including their plumber. I also appreciated his point that, while Hollywood may be "out of touch with the mainstream", sometimes that's a good thing. I couldn't agree more. I have little faith in mainstream America to do what is best for the country.

I thought Stewart was great but I understand that if you aren't a fan of his already, he can take a little time to warm up to. I remember not linking the Daily Show the first few times I watched it but gradually growing to love Stewart as time went on.

I loved the opening, including the gay cowboy montage. And it was great to here Colbert doing the voice overs. I also loved when Stewart, talking about the popularity or remakes, mentioned "Walk the Line" as being "Ray" with white people. Jamie Fox got a good laugh out of that.

Overall, I wasn't surprised by any of the awards. I had previously heard that the SAG awards suggested that Crash was going to win. I was glad to see BBM get the awards that it did. Overall, not the worst Acadamy Awards I have seen.

[The Shadoe]

Originally Posted by Motorboat Cruiser

I also appreciated his point that, while Hollywood may be "out of touch with the mainstream", sometimes that's a good thing. I couldn't agree more. I have little faith in mainstream America to do what is best for the country.

I personally have no faith in Hollywood elites to do what is right for America. Politically, it seems like all of the Hollywood celebrities are simpletons.

• Cameron Diaz saying that the election of President Bush would lead to the legalization of rape?
• Michael Moore saying that Americans are the stupidest people on the planet?
• Sean Penn stating that Bill O'Reilly and Howard Stern are greater threats to America than Osama Bin Ladin?

Michelle Malkin wrote a book about all these unhinged people. I trust mainstream America more than Hollywood. Far more. Hollywood is in a dream world. I want Hollywood to entertain me. Not to spew moronic statements about political situations which fans then buy in to.

Oh well. I guess in a way their child-like political statements do entertain me. For a good laugh, I like to read the Barbra Streisand "Truth Alerts".

But I'd be happier if they'd just Shut Up And Sing!

[Not Afraid]

Originally Posted by The Shadoe

But I'd be happier if they'd just Shut Up And Sing!

I'd be happier if we talked about the films and the clothes and not about the political leaning of actors following an awards show.