“Your categories are being presented in a completely different way. Heads up...Cinematographers, editors, composers. All of you guys. You’re in for a big surprise.”
- AMPAS President, Sid Ganis
Big surprises in store? Ever since the news broke that 'Dreamgirls' director Bill Condon and producer Laurence Mark were helming this year's Oscars, rampant speculation has pointed to the fact that Mark and Condon want to give the Oscar telecast a makeover. And with it, I am both scared and excited. But mainly scared.
Categories being presented in a whole new way? Uh, how exactly? You can't expand too much on Tom Cruise or some other celeb getting up to stage, and dramatically unveiling the nominees and winner. A little clip to accompany it, as well. What are they going to do now? Have the nominees come to stage and stand up there, American Idol style? "David Fincher, step forward. Ron Howard step forward. Those of you a step forward, I'm sorry to tell you, but your road to Best Director, has ended tonight." Cue the montage.
Also, I've heard that Mark and Condon want to give the show a more nightclub-ish feel, which I'm all for, I guess. Make it a little more fun for the celebrities, thus making it more fun for the viewers. Open up the bar, maybe, and how about not have the celebs be chained into their seats. A few little adjustments could be made, and the atmosphere of the show could go way up.
I wonder if they'll get rid of the Best Original Song live performances (see: Happy Working Song, Adams *shudder*). But, to be honest, I'm among the few who actually enjoy those performances. Especially this year with M.I.A. Maybe they can breathe some life into the ceremony. Note to producers: Capitalize on that performance.
Now, I hope these newfangled producers are really thinking their ideas out. Advice to them: Don't alter shit just to alter shit. Think, 'Will the viewers be comfortable and entertained by these reforms?' That's all it boils don't to. Good luck, Bill and Larry...
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Mosh pit for Best Original Song!
I can totally see Anne Hathaway flashing to an M.I.A song.
Haha! After Anne downs a few shots at the bar, who knows what could happen? Oh no, I love Anne. But that sure would be capitalizing on M.I.A's performance, I guess.
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