The Oscars and More

As someone on a social media site implied, about halfway through last nights heavily pre-hyped extravaganza, “If I was in the audience I don’t know if I would still be there.”   I was bored as well.

It seemed as if the movie industry entertained itself while giving the TV audience the privilege of looking in on their fun. 

The film clips of the Oscar nominated best pictures were quite brief.  A few of the snippets showcasing the acting nominees weren’t provocative enough to let me determine whether they were professional thespians or in a high school play.

Were the nominated songs performed?  Who won? 

And the fashionable attire of the lovely women falling apart (one way or another) revealing more than propriety warrants . . .  guaranteeing the ultimate in news coverage for the next few days . . . has become predictable.  It’s most aggravating listening to the ‘shocked’ entertainment news heads ply us with his or her  “did you see what everyone is talking about” observations.

I’ve seen just two of the films that received nominations.  Those two took home Oscars.  I liked both movies.  I had hoped to see another particular Oscar nominated movie, but I haven’t been able to fit in a trip to the cinema, yet. I truly look forward to seeing it on the big screen. It was an Oscar winner also.  Otherwise, for the others, I’ll wait for TV or DVD viewing.

Last spring, listening to a discussion about the challenges of the American economy I heard something that fascinated me.  It still does.  A learned person, in answer to the question, said one of America’s best exports, in this global economy, is entertainment. 

It's my opinion that the Entertainment Industry plays an important role in America’s economy, period.  Just think about it!