Yes, it does feel good when someone you admire gets such an award. And, when someone you admire does not get an award, well, what do "they" know? It's just part of a publicity machine anyway.
I heard Barbra Streisand being introduced and got distracted by something else so missed her comments. Sorry, Vince, can't help you there. I find it hard to pay close and unwavering attention to tv, especially awards shows. Maybe it'll be rebroadcast on cable or maybe someone else was paying close attention. And Frida got an award only for music? Salma Hayek's going to be steaming. I'd hoped it wouldn't, but I figured frivolous (what, there's a war on?) Chicago would get best picture because Academy voters usually go for the glitzy "feel good" shows, but what's with all those other awards for Chicago? And no best director for Scorsese? Big mistake there, I think. Adrien Brody's comments were very moving. Thanks for writing them out. It surprised me that he was willing to fight through the persistent music for more time to speak. Good thing he then came up with something impressively heartfelt. Debra Shea vince wrote: > > Thanks Debra for understanding my joy for Eminem - just so stunned still > and Streisand announced it (what bliss) and I loved the way she gasped > when she opened the envelope - did she say "oh my" or "oh my God" or > what, do you remember? Especially after they wouldn't let him perform- > > [snip] > > You know my experiences in making this film made me very aware of the > sadness and the dehumanization of people at times of war and the > repercussions of war. Whether you believe in God or Allah, may he watch > over you and let's pray for a peaceful and swift resolution"
