The 79th Annual Academy Awards

They've been run and won [so too the Razzies for worst film etc]!!
I don't know what you make of awards ceremonies [especially on TV] but the Oscars are top of the tree whichever way you feel!!
I don't like:
The arty approach
The focus on Host
The cost of dresses, sets, tech etc
The indulgent verbal rubbish from the 'industry types'

I do like:
Seeing Actors as themselves, nervous, humble or quirky!!
Actors and Crew being rewarded when deserved
Acknowledegement for the power of good storytelling

Wow,
Martin Scorsese wins an Oscar
Forrest Whittaker for Best Actor
Great actors sometimes get recognised.... Forrest Whittaker made a terrific speech...
And "Little Miss Sunshine" recognised for what a great little film it was...

I must get a copy of Melissa Etheridge's song from 'An Inconvenient Truth'

The less said about the dresses the better!!

I think testament to the temporary and false nature of Hollywood is that the Awards are in a run down part of LA full of 'characters' and its a place you aren't always safe in.... until the Wards roll in and set up a limo service where you get yourself to a Lot a few blocks from the Theatre and then the limos drive you around the corner as if you've come a long way...

You walk the carpet and if you're on early you duck out to the party and watch the rest on TV!!