Oscars Review

Did you watch the Oscars last night; all the pretty stars,

Strolling the red carpet after stepping from their cars?

Stunning gowns and jewelry; the men in evening dress...

Overall, it seemed to me, the night was a success.

Seth MacFarlane was the host and he was very good.

After watching Family Guy  I didn't think he could

Manage to get through the night without becoming crude;

Half afraid the audience would turn and he'd get booed.

But, thank goodness, Captain Kirk returned to save the day

(Hope the Federation will increase the Captain's pay.)

There were no surprises in the winners of the night

And, in my opinion, the Academy was right.

Hathaway's performance as Fantine inspired chills;

Argo  won Best Picture due to Affleck's growing skills;

Lewis won for Lincoln  and Ang Lee won one as well.

(Musical performances by Streisand and Adele...

Of the many moments that I loved, sock puppets wins

Flight  scene recreated by a dryer as it spins.)

Still, the glitz and glamour - that's what Hollywood's about -

And there's nothing like a night when all the stars come out.

The Oscars

I liked Billy Crystal; I guess that means I'm old.

Thus, I'll offer some advice, if I may be so bold.

Why not just surrender to the facts and those are these

Only older people can afford today's movies.

$15 bucks a ticket (before popcorn or a drink,

And you take the chance the movie you've paid for will stink.)

Stick with Billy Crystal; back him up with Betty White.

Cater to your audience for hosting Oscar Night.

Only other people who see movies now are kids.

Pick a host that pleases them? The stars would flip their lids.

Don't think The Transformers or Seth Rogan have the chops.

Hire Crystal all the time; avoiding future flops.

Though I loved the medley that Bill did at the start,

Think we need more Disney tunes. I miss the music part.

When the Best Supporting Actress cried I got a lump.

Have to see The Artist now; the fabled Oscar bump.