The Oscars...1/2 way through the show

I feel compelled to tell my views on this, before the professional reviewers pick it to death.  As an average watcher of EVERY Oscar broadcast of my lifetime, I am giving this one BIG THUMBS UP.  I love that they are bringing on stage 5 previous winners in a category.  This show has had so freaking many stars, it's unbelievable.

Movies are supposed to transport us to another time, show us something beyond our imagination, or bring our imaginations to life...whatever they do, at the end of the day, they should entertain you...so much so that you think about it again the next day, and perhaps provide witty commentary at the proverbial water cooler.  

Tonite's show has done so many things, but mostly brought tears to my eyes...like 3 times.  And I'm not just talking about when Heath Ledger won.  I was touched by the pain in so many people's eyes.  Sean Penn tears up, Brad Pitt has furrowed brow with pain, and Angelina had tears in her eyes, as well.  Kate Winslet did cry.  Robert Downey Jr. was sad.  It was just so moving to see real people show real pain.   And I had already cried with the Screenplay writer of MILK accepted his award.  What a sweet man.  What a powerful message.

And the funny shit with Pineapple Express dudes.  James Franco and Seth Rogan.  OMG.  I have loved the montages of Romance, Comedy, etc. through the night.  It's been so awesome. 

Hugh Jackman is so freaking talented.  Beyonce' and Hugh's number was unbelievable.  So terrific. 

Well, I'm back to the show, but I just wanted my opinion out there before I get told I am jumping on the bandwagon. 

I hope Slumdog wins, as it really was all the buzz about my office way before Oscar or award season.  I am sympathetic to a Hollywood comeback story, but Rourke is batshit crazy.  

Did you know that Marisa Tomei's win of an oscar for her role in My Cousin Vinny, has long been talked about as a "huh?" and it did nothing for her career (sort of like Mira Sorvino, if you ask me.)  And tonite she was up for another one.  Maybe she will lose the cousin vinny stink, even with a nomination.

John Mayer was sitting next to Jennifer Aniston in the audience.  So?  Why do we care?  Don't know.  She's so pretty, but no one is more beautiful than that little Penelope Cruz.  She's a tart, sort of like a taundry Holly Golightly.  

Gotta go back to show.

More later.