TV: Dollhouse Episode Two and the Hugh Jackman Oscars
Dollhouse
The second episode was so much better than the Pilot, but it was an episode that could have been in any other television show. I’m starting to fear that Eliza Dushku doesn’t have what it takes to make such a varied show work.
It doesn’t help that with her flying dark hair and strong, effective African-American handler, this show visually reminds me of Alias. And Alias would have done this most-dangerous-game episode so much better.
Oscars
I’m not sure why the Academy Awards are always scrumming for ratings. Do they really believe that the people who will not go to see these nominated movies are going to turn in to watch an awards ceremony for them?
I, on the other hand, really enjoy good movies. I also really enjoy me some Hugh Jackman.
The first time I heard him sing was when he hosted Saturday Night Live. And there he was—singing—in leather pants.
I was gone.
Like him, I’m also a huge fan of movie musicals. While most of the audience probably hated his two big musical productions, I was riveted. A musical montage with tons of dancers? Yes, please.
Sure, it was more appropriate for the Tony Awards, but if it is right in front of me, I might as well enjoy it.
I also liked the multiple presenter format for the acting categories. After I caught on, it was fun trying to guess which presenter would comment on which nominee. Plus, as a movie fan, I totally geeked out at the excitement of having those people together.
If the political talking heads can rave about all the ex-, current, and future Presidents getting together for brunch, why can’t I enjoy seeing Robert DeNiro make fun of Sean Penn?
So it ran long. That’s what Oscar telecasts do. I’d rather it go long than to repeatedly feel awkward as winner after winner gets music-ed off the stage. We don’t expect the Super Bowl to end on time. Let the Academy Awards go on as it needs to. (within reason of course)