Let’s Talk Oscars, People.

Only a few days until the Academy Awards my dear friends!

By Candy

I think I happen to be one of the only people who is genuinely excited, maybe a bit more excited than the actors.

Is this strange? I don’t know, if you don’t think sitting on your couch judging “practically perfect people” as they sob, sashay down crimson carpet in their designer best, and fake happiness for the other actors when they steal their award, then….you don’t know what fun is.

When the Oscars are on, I am in for the night. The only thing that would make it better would be if I had my own Wolfgang Puck to dust gold onto little Oscar shaped chocolates.

On a serious note: I am beyond impressed with the actors/actresses nominated this year.

Receiving an Academy Award is one of the highest honors an actor can receive, so when someone is recognized for something they have worked years for, for an art they love, and for a performance that included blood, sweat and tears….witnessing their gratification and that piece of history is pretty emotional.

Though I love the fashion, the speeches are my favorite. Hearing their gratitiude and excitement makes them HUMAN. How can anyone forget Halle Berrys emotional acceptance speech? Or when history was made when Sidney Poitier was the first African American to win Best Actor. Those moments are historical.

This year the Best Actor nominees are: George Clooney, Daniel Day-Lewis, Johnny Depp, Viggo Mortenson and Tommy Lee Jones.

My pick: Daniel Day-Lewis for There Will Be Blood, even though I’d like to have Johnny Depp’s babies.

Best Actress nominees: Cate Blanchett, Julie Christie, Marion Cotillard, Laura Linney, and Ellen Paige.

My pick: Even though the fan favorite will be newbie Ellen Paige for Juno, Cate Blanchett is ridiculously talented and deserves the award, for Elizabeth: The Golden Age and for being able to consistantly perform.

Some of my favorite past Oscar moments?

-Three 6 Mafia winning Best Original Song for the film Hustle and Flow. It’s almost a joke.

-Cuba Gooding Jr.’s acceptance speech for winning Best Actor in a Supporting Role in Jerry Maguire.

-Roberto Benini, from Life is Beautiful, running across the top of people’s chairs to accept his award for Best Actor in a non-English speaking role.

-Jamie Foxx’s tearful acceptance speech for his performance in Ray.

-James Cameron kicking ass and taking names in 1997 with Titanic.

-Beyonce, who still managed to Bedazzle the shit out of her Oscar gown.

AND, Jon Stewart as host.

So what’s your take on it all, boring….or riveting? I happen to love everything from The Red Carpet to the closing curtains, but that’s just me and though it is long, its the perfect excuse to drink wine or order pizza.

Who would you like to see win this year (if you get around to watching)????