Oscars

[qos]

Hollywood has always been one of my favorite fantasy worlds, and each year I watch the Oscars whether I've seen the nominated films or not -- and I usually enjoy it.

Tonight's show was a real yawner. There were moments, of course. Chris Rock got in some good zingers. I enjoyed Jamie Foxx's acceptance speech, Cate Blanchett, Morgan Freeman. . .

But the very best part of the evening was the duet by Santana and Antonio Banderas performing the first Spanish-language song to be nominated for an Oscar. There was more energy and life in those few minutes than the rest of the evening put together.

I'm hoping I can get a recording. . .

Comments

[athenian-abroad.livejournal.com]

duet by Santana and Antonio Banderas performing the first Spanish-language song to be nominated for an Oscar.

A quiz: name the first Latin-language song to be nominated for an Oscar. ;-)

[blessed-harlot.livejournal.com]

I agree it was a yawner. I had it on mute most of the time.

The best part for me was Hilary Swank's dress.

[qos.livejournal.com]

Yes! She looked fabulous: the dress was unusual and classic at the same time. And her earrings were perfect.