Oscar

I don't know about you,but I happen to be a huge fan of the Oscar's and have never missed a show since I can remember. From childhood dreams of walking the red carpet with my leading man to wearing the most beautiful gown on the planet and having hundreds of cheering fans applaud my nomination and then the moment...the speech!

I live for public speaking,nothing about it freaks me out. I would imagine first witnessing my category being announced and smilingly graciously as my fellow nominees are mentioned,then the tearing of the envelope...'And the Oscar for Outstanding Performance by and actress in a Lead Role goes to....". Silence. My name has just been announced and as I try and take it all in,overwhelmed by emotion and still trying to pull it all off with the elegance only Grace Kelly would,I am ushered to the podium where I deliver a speech that will forever be embedded in the minds of those that witnessed such an historic moment...

But that was just a childhood dream. Not to say it wouldn't be,borrowing from pop culture,cool...but my dreams now go beyond that. I however still dream of the leading man,the gown,the speech and the admiration..but in a different arena. I am no actress,nor do I aim for such. But I still love how every time I watch the Academy Awards,the same zeal that I felt as I child comes rushing back as if it's all new.

The press on the other hand always have an opinion about the show. Every year it gets worse and as much as the men and women who accept the coveted gold-plated man,I can't help but ask myself,'I haven't seen any of the nominated movies'.

It seems to me that movies these days are all about big-budgets,messages to deliver,biopics,period pieces and anything outside these genres hardly stand a chance. I on the other hand view film as a canvas that allows me to escape and imagine myself in the characters taking over the screen.

This is mostly of the romantic comedy kind,and such movies a very rarely nominated for the actors talents. I find it quite unfortunate really,because such movies are the reason why I pay $14 dollars on tight-arse Tuesday. I don't line up for films like 'The Reader','The Wrestler','The Curious Case of Benjamin Button' or 'Changeling'. As remarkable and Oscar worthy as the performances may have been,I like to feel good after a film,not asking more questions. That's the point of going in the first place to escape the sadness of the world.

So,fellow readers of thy humble blog,what say you?




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