And The Winner Is...
Me!
I went 6-for-7 with my fearless, yet completely uninformed Oscar predictions. It played out almost exactly as I thought it would. One of my buddies in Hollywood sent me a Facebook message during the ceremony:
"Isn't it nice to know that the High School popularity contest continues well into adulthood?"
That's why it's so easy to pick the winners. My only miscalculation was Best Picture. I thought the Academy would reward the innovation of "Avatar" with the big award, but instead they gave it to "The Hurt Locker". Maybe it has to do with James Cameron's massive ego, and his "party 'til dawn!" decree that was widely derided after his win for "Titanic". It may have been. Seriously. Seems like the Academy penalizes folks for stuff like that. You have to behave yourself, or the cool kids won't have you back. The Academy loves an underdog, as evidenced in the past by Best Picture winners that I felt were undeserving, such as "Crash", and "Shakespeare in Love". The night "Shakespeare in Love" won Best Picture over "Saving Private Ryan" was when I first realized that the Oscars are nothing but a sham.
After the Oscar telecast, I watched "The Hurt Locker". Not that impressed. An actual plot and cohesive narrative would be a nice thing to throw in there for a Best Picture winner. Just sayin'.
I went 6-for-7 with my fearless, yet completely uninformed Oscar predictions. It played out almost exactly as I thought it would. One of my buddies in Hollywood sent me a Facebook message during the ceremony:
"Isn't it nice to know that the High School popularity contest continues well into adulthood?"
That's why it's so easy to pick the winners. My only miscalculation was Best Picture. I thought the Academy would reward the innovation of "Avatar" with the big award, but instead they gave it to "The Hurt Locker". Maybe it has to do with James Cameron's massive ego, and his "party 'til dawn!" decree that was widely derided after his win for "Titanic". It may have been. Seriously. Seems like the Academy penalizes folks for stuff like that. You have to behave yourself, or the cool kids won't have you back. The Academy loves an underdog, as evidenced in the past by Best Picture winners that I felt were undeserving, such as "Crash", and "Shakespeare in Love". The night "Shakespeare in Love" won Best Picture over "Saving Private Ryan" was when I first realized that the Oscars are nothing but a sham.
After the Oscar telecast, I watched "The Hurt Locker". Not that impressed. An actual plot and cohesive narrative would be a nice thing to throw in there for a Best Picture winner. Just sayin'.
You did a great job in predicting and I agree with you whole heartily. Good Job.
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I loved the Oscars -- start to finish - thought they were very professional with NO political agenda (finally!). I thought THE HURT LOCKER was well deserving of the win. We all need to be better informed of what our servicemen are doing to protect our country. Bill - I am so sorry to have to say this, but your last 3 blog messages are so negative. I'm wondering if you are still stopping to smell the roses ....being as you were close to death -- I would think that would alter you somewhat. The blog on your trip w/your family to the Olympics was very sad to me (your traffic ticket and what you said the the police officer) I'm a 12 year cancer survivor and I feel sorry that you sound so unhappy ~ you need to be grateful for your beautiful blessings! Arrow prayers will continue for you. Stay healthy friend!
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