2008 Woodie Awards
Night of the golden man
Dino Mujakovic
Issue date: 3/1/07 Section: Arts & Entertainment
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After all the movies had been viewed, countless receptions attended, dozen of interviews conducted, and many favorites predicted, the 79th annual Academy Awards were finally broadcasted on Sunday night from the Kodak theater in Hollywood.
This is the elite, best of the best among actors who've won numerous awards already but are hoping for the big one. After all, we all desire for our work to be appreciated and awarded. As much fun as it is to be part of a major process, at the end of the day an award recognizes the achievement.
Is there a better way to start the pre-show than with interviews by Barbara Walters. In her segment, she interviewed host Ellen DeGeneres and nominees Jennifer Hudson, Helen Mirren and Eddie Murphy. I had my invisible money set on all three, to take home the most wanted golden man of the year.
I never knew how much I enjoyed the red carpet portion until this year. Stars walk out of their limos, smile for cameras and answer questions they have been asked numerous times in the past.
The only difference is fashion. Fashion moguls such as Gucci, Versace, Oscar de la Renta, Armani, and others were represented bythe stars from head to toe. Some stars spend months figuring out what to wear to this event as the night can make or break them in the tomorrow's tabloids.
Either I have never seen this before or it is something knew, but when the nominees signed the nominee wall I thought it was neat. I only hope they sell the wall to raise money for a good cause, like my early retirement fund.
Each year, the best picture category is easy to predict. Last year, people knew it was between "Crash" and "Brokeback Mountain." This year, it was anybody's game. I looked at the nominees and decided that each one could easily take home the statue. My personal favorite was "The Queen," but "Little Miss Sunshine" could be the shocker, taking it all.
Ellen DeGeneres was asked to host this year's show and what better choice to do so? Remaining true to her fashion statement of suites, the often dreadful hosting received a much needed fun package. Two minutes after the opening I was giggling and then laughing out loud while listening to Ellen. This would be a fabulous night.
This is the elite, best of the best among actors who've won numerous awards already but are hoping for the big one. After all, we all desire for our work to be appreciated and awarded. As much fun as it is to be part of a major process, at the end of the day an award recognizes the achievement.
Is there a better way to start the pre-show than with interviews by Barbara Walters. In her segment, she interviewed host Ellen DeGeneres and nominees Jennifer Hudson, Helen Mirren and Eddie Murphy. I had my invisible money set on all three, to take home the most wanted golden man of the year.
I never knew how much I enjoyed the red carpet portion until this year. Stars walk out of their limos, smile for cameras and answer questions they have been asked numerous times in the past.
The only difference is fashion. Fashion moguls such as Gucci, Versace, Oscar de la Renta, Armani, and others were represented bythe stars from head to toe. Some stars spend months figuring out what to wear to this event as the night can make or break them in the tomorrow's tabloids.
Either I have never seen this before or it is something knew, but when the nominees signed the nominee wall I thought it was neat. I only hope they sell the wall to raise money for a good cause, like my early retirement fund.
Each year, the best picture category is easy to predict. Last year, people knew it was between "Crash" and "Brokeback Mountain." This year, it was anybody's game. I looked at the nominees and decided that each one could easily take home the statue. My personal favorite was "The Queen," but "Little Miss Sunshine" could be the shocker, taking it all.
Ellen DeGeneres was asked to host this year's show and what better choice to do so? Remaining true to her fashion statement of suites, the often dreadful hosting received a much needed fun package. Two minutes after the opening I was giggling and then laughing out loud while listening to Ellen. This would be a fabulous night.
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