23
Feb
Oscars
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I adore awards shows.
I love the glamour of it all. I liked how they put on an old-school show this year, complete with dreamy singing and dancing host. It makes me happy when the little indie film (Slumdog Millionaire) wins. I appreciate when there’s obvious emotion: Heath Ledger’s family sweetly accepting his award on behalf of Mathilda; pugnacious little Sean Penn admitting he makes it hard to like him; the screenwriter for Milk encouraging gay children to be themselves; Anne Hathaway tearing up at Shirley MacLaine’s tribute to her. I enjoyed how they brought out past winners to congratulate the nomineees.
And I love the fashion. This year I was a little bored with the plethora of silver and white dresses. What’s up with all these pale, skinny-mini actresses wearing white? They disappear into it, and it’s so boring! I loved Nicole Kidman when she had some curves and wild red hair. My favorite (favorite of all) was Taraji P. Henson. Thought she was letter-perfect: hair, makeup, dress, statement necklace. Jennifer Aniston looked pretty too. And Tina Fey was a knockout in that plunging silver dress. Funny and sexy. My favorite black dress was actually Vanessa Hudgens’. At first I wasn’t sure about the detail on the bodice and the fishtail hem, but it was fun and she’s young. Diane Lane was a close second. I liked Angelina Jolie’s emerald earrings, but otherwise? Meh. I usually really like Kate Winslet and Reese Witherspoon, and obviously they’re beautiful women, but their dresses did nothing for me. Just not a fan of the weird overlays and fussiness. In the realm of color, Amy Adams was adorable. I’m biased toward anything red, and I really covet her necklace. Thought it looked better in person on her (well, on TV) than in the pictures. Liked Alicia Keyes’ plum number, too.
