Sunday, Feb 22, 2009
Personally, I really don't care. I used to look forward to watching the Oscars when I was younger but over the years it seems as though the winners are selected more by popularity with the academy than talent. So Hugh Jackman is hosting the show this year. Oh, and he may even sing and dance. Well, judging from his singing in his brief show, Viva Las Vegas, I'll turn the channel temporarily.
To be perfectly honest, I really am looking forward to seeing who wins Best Supporting Actor and Best Actor. I have my fingers crossed that Heath Ledger wins the best supporting actor Oscar posthumously. His portrayal of The Joker was mesmerizing and flawless. The only other actor in recent history to do so was the late Peter Finch died two weeks after completing the film, Network (which gave us the famous phrase, "I'm mad as hell and I'm not going to take it anymore!'
Finch ended up winning the Best Actor Oscar posthumously for his portrayal of a disgruntled Newsman.
So now on to Best Actor. My personal favorite is Mickey Rourke. Critics are raving about his performance in The Wrestler-he has already won the BAFTA and Golden Globe for his portrayel of Randy so one would naturally assume the Oscar would follow. Rourke himself fully realizes that he's burned enough bridges in Hollywood with his divaesque ways and explosive temper that he thinks many of the voters remember that. He thinks Sean Penn will win. God, he had such talent back in the 80"s and a handsome face to match. Two of Roarkes films that really stood out were The Pope of Greenwhich Village and Diner(the latter being my favorite). He quit acting to concentrate on a boxing career and acquired enough plastic surgery to get the freak of the year award but he did make a comback in the film Sin City ( I have it on video) and is getting rave reviews for The Wrestler. The academy loves a good comeback so I don't think Mickey should count himself out.
If Sean Penn walks away with the Best Actor Award for Gay Rights Activist Harvey Milk, I'm happy with that. Whether or not one likes Sean Penn as a person, he does give 150% to a performance (check out Mystic River-his performace as a grieving father was unforgettable) and his performace as Harvey Milk (yes, I did see the film a few weeks ago and I can't stop raving about it.) Seans performance was dead on and was quite moving. So with that, I'm off to do a bit of reading before I tune in to what has been promised as a rather low budget ceremony. May the best PERFORMANCE win.
To be perfectly honest, I really am looking forward to seeing who wins Best Supporting Actor and Best Actor. I have my fingers crossed that Heath Ledger wins the best supporting actor Oscar posthumously. His portrayal of The Joker was mesmerizing and flawless. The only other actor in recent history to do so was the late Peter Finch died two weeks after completing the film, Network (which gave us the famous phrase, "I'm mad as hell and I'm not going to take it anymore!'
Finch ended up winning the Best Actor Oscar posthumously for his portrayal of a disgruntled Newsman. So now on to Best Actor. My personal favorite is Mickey Rourke. Critics are raving about his performance in The Wrestler-he has already won the BAFTA and Golden Globe for his portrayel of Randy so one would naturally assume the Oscar would follow. Rourke himself fully realizes that he's burned enough bridges in Hollywood with his divaesque ways and explosive temper that he thinks many of the voters remember that. He thinks Sean Penn will win. God, he had such talent back in the 80"s and a handsome face to match. Two of Roarkes films that really stood out were The Pope of Greenwhich Village and Diner(the latter being my favorite). He quit acting to concentrate on a boxing career and acquired enough plastic surgery to get the freak of the year award but he did make a comback in the film Sin City ( I have it on video) and is getting rave reviews for The Wrestler. The academy loves a good comeback so I don't think Mickey should count himself out.
If Sean Penn walks away with the Best Actor Award for Gay Rights Activist Harvey Milk, I'm happy with that. Whether or not one likes Sean Penn as a person, he does give 150% to a performance (check out Mystic River-his performace as a grieving father was unforgettable) and his performace as Harvey Milk (yes, I did see the film a few weeks ago and I can't stop raving about it.) Seans performance was dead on and was quite moving. So with that, I'm off to do a bit of reading before I tune in to what has been promised as a rather low budget ceremony. May the best PERFORMANCE win.
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Posted Feb 22, 2009 5:27 pm PT
Wow - you haven't written a blog in almost a year!!
Posted Feb 22, 2009 5:28 pm PT
Wouldn't surprise me if, Heath did win. As he is grabbing all the awards!
Posted Feb 22, 2009 6:55 pm PT
I dont really care that much either about the Oscars for your same reasons, as Penelope winning it proves 
She has certainly know who to date to climb the ladder, but she is so NOT a great actress. I still watch them though, even if we have to stay up overnight in old Europe. I love the gossip of the red carpet and the jokes of the show host when they do a great job. I used to love Billy Cristal and Whoopie Goldberg, they were really good at it.
See? I’m not sure Heath Ledger won it because of his acting (I havent watched The Dark Night and I couldnt care less) or because he died prematurely. I think that question will always remain unanswered, and I tend to believe its more of the later than of the sooner.
As for the rest, I think it was ok. Huuuuuuge hugs, so good to see you back!
She has certainly know who to date to climb the ladder, but she is so NOT a great actress. I still watch them though, even if we have to stay up overnight in old Europe. I love the gossip of the red carpet and the jokes of the show host when they do a great job. I used to love Billy Cristal and Whoopie Goldberg, they were really good at it.See? I’m not sure Heath Ledger won it because of his acting (I havent watched The Dark Night and I couldnt care less) or because he died prematurely. I think that question will always remain unanswered, and I tend to believe its more of the later than of the sooner.
As for the rest, I think it was ok. Huuuuuuge hugs, so good to see you back!
Posted Feb 23, 2009 12:45 am PT
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