"Worrying about the Oscars is a national pastime in the United States, much like having barbecues on the Fourth of July or criticising Congress. Each year the global television audience for the ceremony drops another few million, to much consternation and furrowing of brows. Newspapers fret that 55 million viewers tuned in to see Titanic win in 1998, but only 36 million watched Slumdog Millionaire triumph last year. A tone of general national dismay is adopted. Meanwhile, the Academy, like an unpopular government, unveils its latest efforts to win back public favour. This year, for instance, they have decided on 10 Best Picture nominees; two presenters; guest appearances from Miley Cyrus, and Zac Efron; no “introductions of the introductions” and, as the show’s producer, Bill Mechanic, told The New York Times, “no unifying theme”. He wasn’t just talking about the interpretative dance numbers." — from my article about the Oscars for The Daily Telegraph
Jumat, 05 Maret 2010
When is an Oscar sweep not an Oscar sweep?
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