<p>If they really wanted this to be good television, they should do away with the acceptance speeches for everybody except the acting awards, picture, director, and maybe screenplay, songs, and score. And for the speeches they keep, they should tell the winners that they no longer have to thank the Academy.</p>
<p>People thought the 2009 Oscar night was the worst ever. Only to be followed by the 2010 that gave the 2009 a good run for the title. Since I have no idea how the ceremonies looked decades ago, I can only compare to the past years … and this was the worst I ever saw. When a 100 years old Douglas delivers one of the best moments of the evening, you know how bad the whole show was. A boring, listless affair led by incredibly poor announcers. It seems that no one liked Franco, but I found Hathaway as annoying as she is in her movies. And she had to sing before that ridiculous skit with Franco as Monroe! Missing SNL much? Those two could not present a high school prom! What a disaster. </p>
<p>The funniest joke of the evening must have the annoucement that ABC will renew its contract to the year 2020. They better analyze the past performances and redefine the identity of this show --starting with dumping that crazy that an appeal to “young demographics” includes hiring uninspiring clowns such as Franco and Hathaway.</p>
<p>The speeches were mostly the usual drivel, except for the speeches given by the winners from the King’s Speech, especially the best actor. Seems like the Brits are showing how we are still two nations separated by a common language. </p>
<p>The best part of the show was when the choir started singing … it meant the end had come.</p>
<p>Hey, the death reel was good.</p>
<p>I liked the writer for the King’s Speech who said his dad told him he would be a late bloomer 
Except for Firth’s speech, that was my favorite moment.</p>
<p>I have to say, I sort of like seeing these people get up in front of this huge crowd of their peers and accept the biggest achievement award there is for their craft. A lot of the speeches are awful because they don’t want to read from notes, but they are truly stunned and thrilled… I would be tongue tied, too. I would cry like Natalie Portman, I think (but I would NOT drop the F bomb). I keep thinking about these people who are not the actors, and they have a pretty thankless/anonymous job. I don’t really begrudge them their moment even if they are awkward. I would do the one thing I could control ahead of time, and lose weight and wear a stunning dress 
And I would NOT forget to thank my family… I always notice when they don’t do that.</p>
<p>I want to thank everyone, including the academy, for confirming our decision not to watch the Oscars. We have done this for the last three years. Last night we finally went to see The Fighter and it was fantastic. Only one other couple in the theater. If you love film…turn off the TV and GO TO THE MOVIES!</p>
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<p>I think folks are (faintly) praising Hathaway because at least she made an attempt to be entertaining, while Franco didn’t.</p>
<p>They could fix this show next year by bringing back Hugh Jackman and adding Neil Patrick Harris as co-presenters. However, I don’t think it is so much the hosts faults- the writing is what makes or breaks the show- along with some directing/pacing. Both of which are (mostly) beyond the poor actors’ control.</p>
<p>Thought Cate Blanchett’s dress looked like a window treatment with a skin condition.</p>
<p>Love the idea that a hologram was the wittiest person of the evening.</p>
<p>Today on The View, they talked about why last night’s hosts didn’t work, and I think they had a point. Movie actors and actresses don’t know how to work a live crowd and aren’t as quick on their feet as comedians. It’s partly why Billy Crystal, Whoppi Goldberg and other comedians have been so successful. If they want to appeal to a younger audience , why not comedians such as Sarah Silverman and Jimmy Kimmel? THAT would be entertaining.</p>
<p>xposted with others: It’s the ability to take something crazy that happened on the stage two minutes ago and make jokes about it.</p>
<p>Jimmy Kimmel would be a good choice as host. I like his show, but can seldom stay up late enough to see it. I thought Franco was awful–liked he phoned it in. Good point that he seemed high; I didn’t think of that (duh…). </p>
<p>I thought Anne H. was cute, bubbly, surprisingly good at her song, but a little too “young.” My D thought she acted like a teenager and was very annoyed at her. Too many dress changes; that was ridiculous. </p>
<p>I liked Cate B.'s dress. Oprah’s dress was just a disaster. She desperately needs a new stylist. I liked Reese W.'s dress and hair. Hailee S.'s dress and hair–darling.</p>
<p>The best hosts are good at improv. </p>
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<p>Justin Timberlake did that last night when he incorporated Kirk Douglas’ shtick. </p>
<p>Most comedians rely completely on writers and they only know how to deliver a line. I think folks like Joel McHale, Tina Fey and Amy Pohler would be better choices.</p>
<p>JT would be fabulous. He is a triple threat. Even my 18yo admits to having a man-crush on him!</p>