The Brighter Side of the 94th Academy Awards

[VinnyMac]

Regardless of what anyone thinks about The Oscars or the controversial slap; Regardless of what anyone thinks about The Oscars or the controversial slap; there are 24 categories that the oscars are presented to. It's a real shame that the news, social media, among other sources are heavily focusing on when Will Smith went on stage and slapped Chris Rock. I hope that one event will not overshadow all the other awards and historic accomplishments.

☆ Coda won 3 of the 6 Oscar nominations, winning for best Picture, best adapted screen play and best supporting actor. It was the first movie to be nominated from a streaming service, Apple TV+. Troy Kotsur is the 2nd deaf actor to win an Oscar after his wife who won in 1986. It is also the first movie in 89 years to win Best Picture with less than 4 nominations. Coda means: children of deaf adults. I read that "90 percent of children born to deaf parents can hear normally." I haven't seen the film yet, but I really think it would be a good one for anyone to watch.

☆ Dune was nominated for 10 Oscars and won 6: cinematography, editing, score, visual effects, production design and sound.

☆ At 20 years old Billie Eilish is the 2nd youngest actress to have won an Oscar. She and her brother took home the Oscar for best song, No Time to Die.

☆ Bond celebrated It's 60th Anniversary.

☆ The Godfather celebrated It's 50th Anniversary .

☆ Samuel Jackson was awarded an honory Oscar for lifetime achievement in film and humanitarian effort (I read online that Elaine May & Liv Ullman also recieved honory Oscars and Danny Glover received the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award.

These are only a few highlights and there's so many more. It's a pretty big deal for anyone who is nominated for an Oscar, wins one, presents one or is able to attend.

I didn't fully watch the show until the following day; I'd seen about a quarter of it and it was crazy to wake up and hear everyone mainly talking about the slap. I was tempted to not even watch the rest because I figured that news kind of overshadowed everything else.

When I did watch it in it's entirety I found that there were some great moments. Kevin Costner was a real classic act when he delivered one of the best speeches I have ever heard. As I was watching, it really struck me how eloquent he is and impeccable with his words.

I thought it was really sweet when Lady Ga Ga helped Liza Minnelli present the Best Picture Academy Award (whispering "I got you"). There were many great acceptance speeches like from Troy Kotsur, Jessica Chastain, Ariana Debose and even Will Smith.

I think it was good that Will Smith apologized for his actions both to all his fellow nominees and the Academy. An apology is only sincere though if the person apologizing is able to take responsibility for their actions, learn from it and prove that they have through their actions and behaviors in the future.

Over the years the Oscars have changed dramatically from their initial roots, these changes have greatly effected how many now view the Oscars. There's always going to be pros and cons to everything. Not everyone is going to agree about certain stuff, but the end of the day I think it all really boils down to treating oneanother the way we would like to be treated. The world is a better place when people are able to be kind and respectful to oneanother.

Here are the a list of the winners from the 94th Academy Awards (info from New York Times -Gabe Cohn) :

Best Picture - Coda

Best Director - Jane Campion, "The Power of the Dog"

Best Actor - Will Smith, "King Richard"

Best Actress - Jessica Chastain, "The Eyes of Tammy Faye"

Best Supporting Actor - Troy Kotsur, "Coda"

Best Supporting Actress - Ariana DeBose, "West Side Story"

Original Screenplay - "Belfast"

Adapted Screenplay - "Coda"

Animated Feature - "Encanto"

Production Design - "Dune"

Costume Design - "Cruella"

Cinematography - "Dune"

Editing - "Dune"

Makeup and Hairstyling - "The Eyes of Tammy Faye"

Sound - "Dune"

Visual Effects - "Dune"

Score - "Dune"

Song - "No Time to Die," Billie Eilish and Finneas. For "No Time to Die"

Documentary Feature - "Summer of Soul"

International Feature - "Drive my Car," Japan

Animated Short - "The Windshield Wiper"

Documentary Short - "The Queen of Basketball"

Live-Action Short - "The Long Goodbye"

[virtue2332]

I think it could be looked at positively with the right spin. For one it opened the lines of communication that allowed people to discuss the difference of opinion. It opened my eyes a great deal. When I heard about it the reason and story why it happened had already taken on a life of its own. Initially I side with Will who I am a fan of. You disrespect someone's wife it's on sight. Handle that shit Will. This was based on what I heard. When I actually saw what happened there was zero luster and hero was done. The way Chris took it in stride and maintained his composure and finished like a mother fucken G. If I was Will I would have been shook because the ones that can pull of shit like that. Didn't check his lip fix his collar those are the ones you watch out for real talk. Chris could just show up wherever Will was just sit there in silence in the back psychological warfare. To be 100 percent real with all the water works from Will and how shook he looked I would have thought he got slapped.

[Jersey2]

It doesn’t matter how good the show was or Costner’s speech. It is all overshadowed by “The Slap”. It will be talked about for years and makes the Oscar’s a joke. Will Smith will get a slap on the hand as a consequence in two weeks. They will likely wait for a busy news day to slip it in and announce whatever minor consequence they have for him and will say it’s a lot and that he is sorry. But, next year it will be rehashed, and the year after that etc.

[Daniela1982]

I haven't watched the awards for some 15 years. Most of those awards shows are for show. These people already make $millions from the movies / shows. Now they want awards too? All it is for is like a high school reunion. To see what others are doing or what they are wearing. I guess they don't get enough attention on Instagram.

[AviatorTom]

I gave up on the Oscars, and award shows in general, several years ago, after I realized that they were really just advertisements for their craft, and gave TV networks a way of charging more for their commercials. I have nothing against acknowledging good work and positive achievements, but why not do that in private?

[josephinelcajon]

The fact that the entire Oscar staff is now black and their mishandling of this Will incident I am completely done with them, and their opinions do not matter to me. I really never have paid much attention to it.

[Redhead999]

[lightbulb27]

gaga is really awsome and minelli. otherwise, I didn't notice anything...

[bolverk]

A side from hearing about \will Smith blowing a gasket, nothing, I've never watched them, They are irrelevant to me.

[Waldoe]

I never watch or read about them, if a story appears on the News I change the cannel. Real life is enough Drama for me

[DARKCLOUD1945X]

Thank God that waste of time energy and money is over with. It has been in decline since the 1950's

[msc545]

I live in Hollywood - it just clogs up the streets and is generally a waste of time.

[noohair]

The bright side is it is only once a year.

[EzNamirimEzDibirim]

Good take

[VinnyMac]

Thanks 😊

[UpdateGloomyNights_]

Good take.

[VinnyMac]

Thanks 😊

[UpdateGloomyNights_]

You're welcome

[Surely]

Never wasted my time watching them!