Movies

 I love movies. I have a whole long list of movies that I could watch a 100 times. I'm not a 'go to the theater and see a movie' kind of gal though. I prefer to be at home, where I can pause it or fall asleep if I want :-)  Every once in awhile though, I do want to see something on the big screen. Sometimes because I know the visuals will demand that. Sometimes because I know you have to hear it. Sometimes, both. 

I don't watch all the award shows anymore though. I don't care that it's all about their egos, that doesn't bother me. It use to be fun to see all the actors, smiling, excited, dressed in clothes and jewelry that cost more than my home. You know, I love an event! Also, there are a lot actors that are so wonderful at their jobs. I just got tired of listening to their opinions, as a captive audience. Not cool. I want you to entertain me, that's your job. I don't care about your religious or political views. Geez.

Also, these days they're trying extra hard to make the award winners diverse. It's so obvious, come on! It's like Hollywood's version of affirmative action. And, they aren't even interested in giving the award to the best actor anymore. Need proof? Regarding Anthony Hopkins and Chadwick Boseman, both nominated for best actor. Hopkins won but I saw this in an article about them; "Hopkins' portrayal of a man struggling with dementia was worthy of an Oscar and should have been victorious, perhaps in any other year. Here's the thing: We're going to see that Hollywood legend again. The same can't be said of Boseman." So, they didn't want Boseman to win because his performance was exceptional. They wanted him to win because he died last year. 

The best picture Oscar went to a movie called Nomadland. Have you seen it? It was pretty good. It's on Hulu. And the story behind that kind of lifestyle is fascinating. It was melancholy and lonely and independent and purposeful. I liked it that it made you feel all those things. But have something happy to watch afterwards.

Edit: I saw last night that the Oscars had a 58% decline in viewers from last year. A historically low number. Hmmmmm. Well, no one went to the movies!!! Plus, I think people are like me, they're tired of being told how you should feel. I was thinking about that this morning and I wondered, if those celebrities that preach about social/racial/sexual injustice on award shows would do the same thing on their own dime. If they truly were activists, they would/should spend their own money and buy an ad spot or something. Really make it about the issue.