Whoopi (I usually like her) entered with great promise. It was funny. But her jokes petered out - that one about the "Smiths" - maybe funny in the 1970's? Rest of the show pretty bad for jokes. I didn't watch the whole show but recall that Nathan Laine was the only one who had actual funny jokes - the one about frozen walt Disney was good. And Woody Allen - he was good, had a purpose (unlike everyone else) but I felt uncomfortable when he started talking about sex, a "foot fetishist" no less.
Halle Berry? She deserved the award, I think people should give her a break. Denzel? I guess... but did anyone here see that movie? It was awful - and awful compared to the bunch of other awful movies nominated for an award.
The only thing good about the movies this year were their filming, scenery, effects - these were the expressions of artistic talent.
It's true what some say, however expressed, that the awards overall were overwhelmingly narcissistic and phony. It was Hollywood's reminder that it and its profits are more important than world events, and that Hollywood "cares" about people. It began with the cult-like speech of Tom Cruse telling us that movies are relevant. The highlight was Julia Roberts statement before she announced an award - was it "isn't life great" -- or something. What a dis to the other nominees. Bring back Rob Lowe and Snow White.
Yes it too often is.