Academy Awards – Keith's Theatre

(Move over Hopper, Parsons & St. Johns, there’s a new witch around)

So, I picked three winners from last Sunday’s Oscars: Adrien Brody (Best Actor), Zoe Saldaña (Best Supporting Actress), and Kieran Culkin (Best Supporting Actor). I was wrong about Best Actress since Mikey Madison won for Anora, not Fernanda Torres for I’m Still Here, and another prediction missed the mark since the former, not the latter film, garnered the Best Picture prize.

Can’t win ‘em all which is nothing new since I’ve disagreed for decades with the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences. Shall I go on? Why, thank you…

The 1941 Academy Awards ceremony quickly comes to mind, with Ginger Rogers’ Best Actress win. I’m not sure what the Academy saw in Ginger, as there were plenty of other actresses to pick from that year. Don’t get me wrong, I’m a big Rogers aficionado (especially love her dancing) but excusez-moi, Best Actress for Kitty Foyle?

And let’s not forget the 1961 Academy Awards when Elizabeth Taylor won her “sympathy” Oscar, after languishing near death in a hospital prior to the awards ceremony. I’m a big Taylor fan, but Best Actress for BUtterfield 8 – spare me, please!

**Life magazine photo from 1948 by Philippe Halsman- Liz at age 16**

Fast forward to the “Best-We-Forget the Actor” Oscar of 1969, when Cliff Robertson won for his leading role in Charly. Peter O’Toole’s stellar performance in The Lion in Winter was quite impossible to ignore, yet somehow the Academy managed to vote for the opposition.

And speaking of casting votes…I sure hope Californians get more savvy about who and what they’re voting for. If you catch my drift…

And I see the subject of politics mysteriously came up so let’s jump over to YouTube! The California governor has apparently stirred up controversy interviewing conservative Charlie Kirk. On Guv’s new podcast, he suddenly announced to Kirk he’d come to the realization that transgender women competing against biological women in sports is inherently unfair.

Just now realizing that, are we? Pardon me while I bang my head on the floor…

Naturally, there were many from the LGBT (just keep adding letters, not sure what they mean anymore) community protesting outside. These activists were holding the proverbial signs denouncing fascism, like “Nazi Go Home,” “The Only Good Fascist is a Dead Fascist,” and of course the obligatory “Death to Fascism!” sign.

Frankly this tiring old script is a bit much for me to bear! I feel one of my headaches coming on…

At the end of the day, I’m still trying to figure out what the subject of transgender women competing in female sports has to do with homosexuality or bisexuality. Would someone please enlighten me?

And suppose, just suppose Guv really does have presidential aspirations? This Hoosier boy has some advice – you’ll never sell in the Midwest!

Don’t cha think, or don’t cha? Until next time…

(Move over Hopper, Parsons & St. Johns, there’s a new witch around)

I noticed it’s (yawn) Oscar Night in Hollywood. Except for footage from Emilia Pérez, which I eviscerated several weeks ago, I’ve only found the time to peruse the trailers.

Speaking of Emilia Pérez, I understand that several old posts from Karla Sofía Gascón have suddenly surfaced. That things could get so political and catty! Perish the thought. Such behind-the-scenes scuffles by those clamoring for fame just makes my stomach churn…

Such posts could thwart Miss Gascón’s chances for whisking the coveted Oscar off into the netherworld. What surprises me most is that la señorita Gascón posted anything controversial in the first place, surely knowing the posts could reappear at the most inopportune moment.

Which has apparently happened…

I’ve noticed of late that a plethora of influencers are feigning “outrage” that a biological male should ever be permitted to compete for best actress.

Seems to me we’re dealing with the art of illusion. If someone’s truly convincing, perhaps they should be allowed to carry it to the extreme…

Besides, la señorita Gascón now identifies as female, and that should count for something, shouldn’t it? Yes, she’s either “transexual” or “transgender/trans” (depending on which circles you travel in). You see, words are being parsed these days in trans-world, as well as among gay men and Lesbians, where many resist using the term “queer.” I perfectly understand since the notion of being “trans” or “queer” seems almost religious or cult-like these days.

Don’t cha think?

Enough of my opinions, let’s move on to who’ll win in the major categories! Who, oh, who will cart home those delectable little Oscars?

Anyone nominated should consider it an honor (obligatory lip service). Having said that, let me add that it’s certainly no picnic when you’re stuck with a lousy script and director (ad-lib).

I predict the Best Supporting Actor award will go to Kieran Culkin for his performance in A Real Pain. Best Supporting Actress will be Zoe Saldaña for Emilia Pérez. Karla Sofía Gascón won’t win for her role, and the ever-political Academy will have to toss something Emilia Pérez’s way.

Best Actor & Best Actress categories are decidedly more of a challenge. The former award will likely go to Adrien Brody, for his role in The Brutalist, and I believe the latter award will go for Fernanda Torres’ performance in I’m Still Here.

Finally, we come to Best Picture category. A wild guess…I’m Still Here. Guess we’ll find out later today! As they say in the craft, break a leg.

Until next time…

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