Matt--
There's definitely a weird dynamic going on, though I think it could be read as just fucked-up power stuff, rather than specifically homoerotic. OTOH, it wasn't a big leap for me to go there, but I'm probably more willing than most people to see it that way. There's certainly nothing explicit (in the non-dirty sense of the word)--no kissing or touching or saying anything to imply it.
Also, Chris Messina? Holy fuck, I did not recognize him.
Holy shit,
Parasite
just won Best Original Screenplay! I was sure it would go to Tarantino. Great, now I'm getting my hopes up re. its path to winning the Best Picture. Hope is terrible! BUT WHAT IF.
Jojo Rabbit was alright but I'm legit bummed that Greta Gerwig didn't take the Adapted Screenplay for
Little Women,
for which she did such a cracking great job.
The less said about the opening "banter" between Chris Rock and Steve Martin, the better.
Sound Editing/Mixing: 1917 or Ford v Ferrari, maybe they'll split them since there are 2 awards
CALLED IT
The fuck was going on with that Eminem performance? I mean, the audience seemed to like it but why... ? Was he there? I don't understand.
Someone on Twitter said he won for Lose Yourself but wasn't there to perform or pick up the award, so...
They over-introduce people who don't need an introduction and then fail to introduce segments that are confusing.
Are the producers of this show somehow against the actual Academy?? It's bizarre.
Please tell me the costumes Rebel Wilson and James Corden are wearing are flammable.
His speech! SO GREAT. I love him so much. Please go watch Parasite if you haven't already.