2023 Oscars Were in Keeping With the Past - As Bad as Ever

Although viewership was up over last year by 12% the Academy show was as lackluster as ever.

I didn't watch the Awards, I rarely do, but from the post writeups and after-party photos, it seems that the gowns and dresses were the highlights of the evening.  

A lot of legs was shown this year

As were other body parts

But, who am I to argue with haute couture. Besides the revealing evening wear, as is tradition, faux pas were abundant.

First, the red carpet wasn't red this year but a beige tone which did nothing to embellish the gowns, oops.

Second, having a donkey on stage with Kimmel was a good idea, as Kimmel is not funny. He has very poor timing and delivery, and is the host because no one else wants the job of MCing the Show.

Suffice it to say that this year the Awards where an Asian romp and that was a good thing, as 'Everything Everywhere All at Once' deserved all the accolades bestowed upon it.

Oh yes, kudos to James Hong who I have watched in many, many movies and TV shows throughout my life (he played in over 650). He was great in any role he played, be it hero, villain, comic, in any genre.

Hong at Oscar Awards, at 94 he is still making movies.

To sum up, this year's gala didn't go entirely off the rails but it still lacks the showmanship the biggest entertainment awards show deserves.