What a ceremony!

I thought Conan absolutely slayed it yet again. He manifested so many fun bits to keep the show upbeat & moving along with joy! They made so many fun videos to play as the show went on - it was deeply impressive. I do have a soft spot for more IRL live content, which I craved a bit more of. But I'm splitting hairs - that was such a fun telecast, and I hope he's host foreverrrrr! (Like actually, not being gassed and put down a chute like in the One Battle parody bit at the end 🤣.)

I was of course delighted to watch One Battle do as well as it did - it was far & away my favorite flick of the year. It's SO satisfying for me when my fave of the year wins Best Picture, which I think has only happened four times now in the last 30 years (Birdman, Moonlight, & Parasite).

I've got more detailed thoughts on each of the "Top 8" categories on each of their respective pages - check 'em out! (Quickest via sidebar on right here.) And I thought the speeches were lovely - Amy Madigan is a national treasure, Jessie Buckley is so inspired & inspiring, MBJ was such a gracious winner... (Even though I don't agree with that choice, I LOVE how ecstatic my house was when he did - I think it's a great thing he won even if I... didn't love him in the movie or... in general, tbh. He seems like a great, quality, and humble guy. Unlike that better actor Timothée...)

Not every presenter bit landed perfectly, but those are hard work, and plenty of 'em did!! Those Bridesmaids ladies... YES YES YES. And can we talk about the In Memorium??? I think that was all handled just PERFECTLY, which is incredibly impressive given the impossible task of honoring so many legends sufficiently without having others feel unfairly under-valued. It felt... chef's kiss. That Princess Bride score rolling in as casts of Reiner movies held the stage, and using that as the launch into the montage - oh my heart. So good, so perfect. McAdams nailed it with her words about Diane Keaton, and Barbara... What can we say about Babs? 🤣🤷‍♂️🥰

Anyway, here's to a great year! Sure I didn't do so well with my predictions, sticking to my Teyana & Timothée guns (see my WINNER PREDICTION STATS page for how I racked up against the experts, and for who won my pool(s)); but it was a helluva a ride of a season, and I'm already lookin' forward to next year's Oscars (which I call the 2026 Oscars, as it'll honor 2026 movies, even though it'll be in 2027 - STAND BY ME, FRIENDS!), as I saw Project Hail Mary last night (writing this on the post-Oscars Friday), and lord help me - if that movie isn't nominated for Best Picture, Director, Screenplay, Actor & Score (along with many tech categories), I will LOSE IT! It is SOOOO good. I think it has a shot to win it all, tbh.

Anywayyyyy, if you're reading this, thanks for engaging with me this season, and here's to more, forever & ever! 💃🎉

NOW, PIS FROM MY PARTY! 💓🙌