The red carpet is a chance for Hollywood’s finest to tell the public what kind of dress they cannot afford. Who was the conductor to this parade, Regis Philban, who has not aged in 20 yrs and looks as though he lives in a tanning bed. In hearing Regis Philban was hosting the red carpet one probably though, “Oh great another boring Oscars!” However, if one was able to make it through the red carpet they were pleasantly surprised.
John Stewart should have not only hosted the Oscars but delivered every award, and booted Philban from the red carpet. Stewart made the Oscars fun this year with constant remarks on how long and drab it normally is.
He also made light on the writers strike, which gave a much needed closure. Prior to Stewarts comments the strike seemed like a touchy subject, but with comments like, "I'm happy to say the fight is over - so tonight, welcome to the make-up sex;" it is now just history. He then did a clip on, the Oscars if the writers would have still been on strike, it involved a salute to binoculars and bad dreams, both were hilarious.
Aside from Stewart’s humor the Oscars showed viewers that actors are real people. Viewers saw George Clooney and Hilary Swank stumble on their introductions as if they had just joined the business. On the other hand they saw Jonna Hill and Seth Rogan put on a flawless performance as if they were seasoned veterans.
Marion Cotillard’s acceptance was as moving an experience as one can see on T.V. She was shaking uncontrollably and choking on tears during her whole speech. Her acceptance really captured what the Oscars still mean to many actors.
The best Oscar given was the honorary Oscar given to Robert Doyle. Doyle is 98yrs. old, and has been in the movie industry for countless decades. In a touching speech Doyle talked about the Arts in this century and that movies are the bright spot. He said, “I have had a great fortune of being a part of films, moving pictures.” Doyle’s speech captured the magic of the Oscars, a deep passion for movies and movie making. Doyle is just one man who has dedicated his life to movies and made them better for all of us.
As usual awards went to the expected recipients with the same movies coming up in every category. Best Picture went to, No Country for Old Men and best actor went to Daniel Day Lewis for, There Will be Blood, as expected.
This years Oscars was not one to miss, the four hour event seemed only to last two hours, where years passed it seemed to last two days. John Stewart as a host was, spot on, especially with his remarks on the writers strike. The Oscars shows that movies are an art form, and viewers only see the final product; before that final product many individuals put their countless days and weeks into making movies. The Oscars is their night to be recognized.
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