almost-real-time oscars thoughts

so what if i'm watching the oscars an hour and a half late...why mess with commercials and boring speeches by art directors when you've got tivo?

my first note: good call on the ellen-as-host! she's a fucking rockstar. i like the fact that, with that introductory film of the nominees, the oscars aren't taking themselves too seriously while still acknowledging that it's a momentous occasion for these people.

seriously, ellen's shout-out to leonardo dicaprio was classic. "i don't have a joke. i just thought the ladies might like a few seconds to look at him." i appreciated it, for sure.

and the shot of portia de rossi when ellen first came onstage -- all grins, leaning forward a bit in that "that's my sugar!" anticipation -- made my heart pitter-patter a bit. that feeling is one to be nostalgic for.

and now there's jack black and will ferrell's skit? let me correct that, john c. reilly's skit? sweet.

oh, there'll be video. c'mon, youtube posters! get on it!!