Come for the design, stay for the Oscar Coverage

Remember the good ol' days? When movies I've seen won major awards? I miss Return of the King, and Chicago, and you know other movies I have heard. Heck, I'd even settle for Gladiator or, gasp, even Titanic. I like to think I am a movie buff, but this year I felt like I was watching the Source Awards, I didn't have a clue what was going on. The award I cared the most about was Best Animated Picture, and thankfully I was not disappointed. Lisa was equally non-informed about this year's major contenders, but that didn't stop her from choosing her picks from the 4 seconds of footage she was exposed to. I kid, but she ended up doing pretty good, she had an eye for Million Dollar Baby, as did the Academy apparently.

I also miss Billy Crystal. What happened to flashy openings and seeing Billy in Pirates of the Caribbean? Chris Rock didn't put himself in any movies, he just made jokes, and I guess it was okay. If anyone could make fun of so many stars, it would be Chris Rock. Sean Penn didn't like it very much, which did make it a bit more worth it. But really, was it just me or was Jamie Foxx the only one laughing? He did have a lot to smile about it, I'd be happy if I could pull off a purple pin striped suit in a formal event.

So even though I didn't have a lot invested in the races, I enjoyed the show overall. The songs this year were presented quite well. Who knew Beyonce was talented? I'm sure landing the gig to perform three of the five songs will bump up her career, but for me all it did was remind me how much the music she usually sings sucks ass.

Oh and there was a new format designed to save time. Chris Rock had it right, drive through Oscars indeed. For all of the flak that Michael Moore got for inviting all of his fellow nominees on stage, the Academy stole his idea. I didn't like it. What, were the technical award winners not house trained?

Other random observations:

• Why did they use the Star Trek and Terminator music for segues and such?
  
• Drew Barrymore did look hot in her role as Goth Chick , but why did she get to present anything?
• According to Lisa, Pierce Brosnan is still hot, just FYI.
• Sadly Natalie Portman did not when an award for playing a stripper, but for her fans, Natalie Portman playing a stripper is a special award in itself...
• Kirsten Dunst stole Legolas's hair, it looked better on Orlando Bloom.
  
• Okay, insert the obligatory comment about the lead singer from Counting Crows' hair, but did you see the drummer? He looked like Ted Danson on a bender...
• Best performance by a presenter in a Hot Red Dress: Emmy Rossum
• What in God's name did Prince win and Oscar for?
  

I'd Like to thank the Academy (the Jedi Academy, that is)
Sancho