The Oscars Must Die

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Yes, I firmly agree that the writers strikes and all of the "hollywood" glitz and glamour has been OVER DONE, time and time again. But the issue at hand isnt so much about hollywood.
The closest thing to Royalty we have in this country (and I say that in a good way, because most countries can easily identify royalty more than their own prime ministers and members of their individual goverments) are our Actors and Actresses. They ARE our embassadors to the world; Go to any single country on this planet, and if you can recite certain phrases from rocky, the terminator, titanic, star wars, E.T., you will have spoken a universal language that most people, even in 3rd world countries, can understand and relate to.
Because hollywood sells the American Dream; hollywood sells the idea that, in this country, our goverment has state of the art technology that will kill everyone in our way! That in this country, all of our citizens are beautiful, tall, adn we all live in beautiful homes. In this country, a cop and an abulance is always seconds away. And in this country, all the roads are paved, and your lights work!!!

So for those of you who wish the oscars to end, or not show; its not simply the end of a 3 1/2 hour waste of time. It would also be the end of an american institution and it shows the world that we can't handle our OWN problems, how can we handle everyone elses? And with so much already titering on the edge, i think it would be ashame if this went down the toilet too.

I totally agree. I am so tired of actors and actresses giving each award after award and telling each other
how wonderful they because a few of them can act. There is only body more ridiculous and useless , the
US Congress. After all they are only actors.

Sorry, I'm having computer issues and posted my comment a million times.

Okay, so I'm one of those people that loves watching the Oscars, but I have to agree with you. Plus, the Oscars aren't what they used to be. Who the heck saw all the films that are being nominated these days (with the exception of Juno)? Comeone Hollywood!
Anyway, I'll forgive you for the Jack Bauer comment. As much as I'm alright with the Oscars not airing this year, there is no reason why the amazing Jack Bauer and House MD can't still grace my television screen. For pete's sake. Someone stop this writer's strike!!!! One more reality show and I'll rip my hair out.

Okay, so I'm one of those people that loves watching the Oscars, but I have to agree with you. Plus, the Oscars aren't what they used to be. Who the heck saw all the films that are being nominated these days (with the exception of Juno)? Comeone Hollywood!
Anyway, I'll forgive you for the Jack Bauer comment. As much as I'm alright with the Oscars not airing this year, there is no reason why the amazing Jack Bauer and House MD can't still grace my television screen. For pete's sake. Someone stop this writer's strike!!!! One more reality show and I'll rip my hair out.

Yes, the Academy Awards are boring, and I certainly wont miss them if they leave. That being stated, Mr. Peyser seems to be missing the point of the show when he complains about the long list of 'second tier' and 'minor' technical awards. The Academy Awards are meant to celebrate the best achievements in EVRY AREA OF FILM PRODUCTION. Sure, the guy who wins 'Best Animated Short' may not have the name-recognition of a famous actor, but does that mean they deserve less recognition from their peers in the industry as well? Everyone in the film industry works incredibly hard, and many are creative geniuses, but the movie-going public tends to only ever recognize the names of the leading actors and (occasionally) and the director. The entire point of the Academy Awards is for members of the industry could recognize those individuals that THEY feel deserved recognition. If Mr. Peyser just wants to watch a show that is exclusively filled with celebrities congratulating each other on how wonderful thay are, then he should watch the late night talk shows and avoid the Academy Awards all together. In all seriousness, complaining that the show is too long because there are too many awards is like complaining that a football game is too long because there is they spend too much time playing and scoring.

Yes, the Academy Awards are boring, and I certainly wont miss them if they leave. That being stated, Mr. Peyser seems to be missing the point of the show when he complains about the long list of 'second tier' and 'minor' technical awards. The Academy Awards are meant to celebrate the best achievements in EVRY AREA OF FILM PRODUCTION. Sure, the guy who wins 'Best Animated Short' may not have the name-recognition of a famous actor, but does that mean they deserve less recognition from their peers in the industry as well? Everyone in the film industry works incredibly hard, and many are creative geniuses, but the movie-going public tends to only ever recognize the names of the leading actors and (occasionally) and the director. The entire point of the Academy Awards is for members of the industry could recognize those individuals that THEY feel deserved recognition. If Mr. Peyser just wants to watch a show that is exclusively filled with celebrities congratulating each other on how wonderful thay are, then he should watch the late night talk shows and avoid the Academy Awards all together. In all seriousness, complaining that the show is too long because there are too many awards is like complaining that a football game is too long because there is they spend too much time playing and scoring.

Okay, so I'm one of those people that loves watching the Oscars, but I have to agree with you. Plus, the Oscars aren't what they used to be. Who the heck saw all the films that are being nominated these days (with the exception of Juno)? Comeone Hollywood!
Anyway, I'll forgive you for the Jack Bauer comment. As much as I'm alright with the Oscars not airing this year, there is no reason why the amazing Jack Bauer and House MD can't still grace my television screen. For pete's sake. Someone stop this writer's strike!!!! One more reality show and I'll rip my hair our.

I think this summary is too specific to a much broader problem. What innovative or provocative movies, tv shows, music, or stage drama have surfaced in the last few years? The lack of notorious (denotatively) entertainment is not limited to the awards shows. As for memorable moments, you dont have to go much farther beyond five years back to find some truly remarkable scenes. First, there was M. Moore's anti-Bush and anti-war blurb. Secondly, Whoopi had that half black and white--half colored dress in commemoration of the movie Pleasantville (which was quite the provacative movie, although perhaps a bit behind its time).

I think this summary is too specific to a much broader problem. What innovative or provocative movies, tv shows, music, or stage drama have surfaced in the last few years? The lack of notorious (denotatively) entertainment is not limited to the awards shows. As for memorable moments, you dont have to go much farther beyond five years back to find some truly remarkable scenes. First, there was M. Moore's anti-Bush and anti-war blurb. Secondly, Whoopi had that half black and white--half colored dress in commemoration of the movie Pleasantville (which was quite the provacative movie, although perhaps a bit behind its time).

Okay, so I'm one of those people that loves watching the Oscars, but I have to agree with you. Plus, the Oscars aren't what they used to be. Who the heck saw all the films that are being nominated these days (with the exception of Juno)? Comeone Hollywood!
Anyway, I'll forgive you for the Jack Bauer comment. As much as I'm alright with the Oscars not airing this year, there is no reason why the amazing Jack Bauer and House MD can't still grace my television screen. For pete's sake. Someone stop this writer's strike!!!! One more reality show and I'll rip my hair our.

The solution has been simple to myself for years.

The broadcast should be 2 hours of combined movie related entertainment and key awards with 4 hosts ( 2 men, 2 women) who are in the movie industry, and not there to tell jokes. The secondary awards should be a non - broadcast or cable broadcast event. Its a horrible television broadcast, way too long and boring and has been for many, many years. Larry.

The solution has been simple to myself for years.

The broadcast should be 2 hours of combined movie related entertainment and key awards with 4 hosts ( 2 men, 2 women) who are in the movie industry, and not there to tell jokes. The secondary awards should be a non - broadcast or cable broadcast event. Its a horrible television broadcast, way too long and boring and has been for many, many years. Larry.

The solution has been simple to myself for years.

The broadcast should be 2 hours of combined movie related entertainment and key awards with 4 hosts ( 2 men, 2 women) who are in the movie industry, and not there to tell jokes. The secondary awards should be a non - broadcast or cable broadcast event. Its a horrible television broadcast, way too long and boring and has been for many, many years. Larry.

I absolutely agree with Pinkysoy...the button to change the channel is there for a reason...to change the channel! If you don't like the Oscars telecast, watch something else. Television offers many alternatives. However, i also agree with Rog in that the Oscars have become incredibly boring. I used to watch each year's telecast, hoping for an enjoyable two-three hours. The past few years have been disappointing. I'll not watch this year if the telecast does happen. I'll change the channel! (What a concept...taking responsibility for my viewing choices!)

I absolutely agree! I've watched the Oscars telecast for years and years...since the first televised one...and the past five to eight years have been incredibly boring (each year I would be optimistically watching). If the telecast does go on this year, I won't be among the viewers.

I do not agree with you at all well if dont like the academy awards just change the freaking channel and don't bother, there are plenty of people who enjoy the awards, like me. HATER