February 2012 Entertainment Review

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March 1, 2012

Most Compelling Part of the Oscars: The Speeches

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3 / 10

Most Compelling Part of the Oscars: The Speeches

Maybe the Academy was afraid to be edgy after last year's Anne Hathaway/James Franco hosting debacle, but it made this year's show decidedly boring. That is, except when one of the big winners was on stage, because the acceptance speeches were fantastic. There was Meryl Streep's "whatever," Octavia Spencer's genuine tears, Christopher Plummer's musing where his Oscar had been all these years, and Jean Dujardin's very French, very delightful declaration of "I love your country!" These heartfelt moments reminded us of what the Oscars are really about.

3 / 10

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Most Compelling Part of the Oscars: The Speeches

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2 Comments

Nancy Einhart 1 year 11 weeks

Wow, this Seth Rogen monologue is hilarious. I watched some of this ceremony but missed this part. Thanks for the head's up.

mlleemilee 1 year 11 weeks

Not to mention that Glee's winter finale aired no (trigger) warning despite showing an attempted suicide. Honestly, if the show's trying to be responsible about various issues, then it should, you know, BE RESPONSIBLE.