Rick wrote: > Just got it from a little Oscar soiree here in >LA hosted by a new pal of mine that's up for >a big, big award.
Oh do tell! I was so excited about this particular Oscars because of it being brough back almost to its original location on Hollywood Blvd. The new Kodak Theater and complex is so wonderful and all part of an incredible revitalization of the area going on in recent years. I got up early this morning to wact the pre-pre shows and I usually never get up early on weekend or watch the "E" channel. On one of the pre-shows, which I don't know if it was shown nationally or internationally, Jennifer Connelly, who was up for and one best supporting actress for Beautiful Mind, was pulled over and asked if she was nervous. She got a radiant look on her face and said (paraphrasing) "no, I listened to a Joni Mitchell album on the way over and it was wonderful - she is such a wonderful songwriter - and I'm just happy to be here and enjoying it all." She seemed to be indicating that listening to Joni could positively transcend any situation. The Oscars - did anyone else notice that Ian McKellan and several associates of the LOTR's contingent were wearing Maori stone necklaces just like the ones Hell gave as gifts at Jonifest last year? I was very happy with all the winning choices and thought they were all well-deserved. Halle Berry might have gone on a little long, but hey, and tears were streaming down my face right along with her. Sidney Poitier was magnificent. Whoopi was pretty funny and thank goodness Randy Newman finally won after 16 tries! I thought it was a sweet night in a very beautiful new theater. Kakki
