This was the first time in many years that I watched the Academy Awards show from beginning to end, but I found myself checking what was on The Simpsons and The Family Guy toward the end of the show. I didn't think Ellen was too bad of a host, but the show followed form for recent years by having the host pulling a disappearing act for most of the second half -- this makes the show feel somewhat disjointed to me.
Highlights: Michael Mann's montage, Martin Scorcese's win, the Dreamgirls medley
Lowlights: Nothing really stood out as a lowlight, just the overall length
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I thought Ellen did a good job. It was gentle humor. My favorite part was Ellen asking Steven Spielberg to take her photo with Clint Eastwood for MySpace. I also liked Spielberg, Lucas, and Coppola presenting Scorcese with best director Oscar. (Of all the interviews Becky has conducted with movie people she has only asked for one autograph--Martin Scorcese).
I had seen all of the best picture nominees. I am adding "Pan's Labyrinth," & "Last King of Scotland" to my Netflix list. I have always liked Forest Whitaker and Helen Mirren, so happy that they won.
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