(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…