Why is watching the Oscars so important to me? Is it the glitz and glamour of a different time and place? Yes it is. Do I love seeing the fashion and gowns. Definitely. But it also reminds me of my childhood. The Oscars was a love of my mothers. She would look forward to it every year and gather the family around the T.V. while we chose our winners on a ballot. My mother was also addicted to reading People magazine so knowing about celebrities was something we would talk about throughout the year.But I love watching the Oscars because I simply love movies. I love watching incredible performances of actors that take my breath away. Actors have a way of losing themselves completely into a character and I enjoy following their career. Going to the movies for me was always a treat and not just because I adore buttered popcorn. Watching a movie allows me to escape my life and be carried into someone else’s. My movie tastes range from classic to documentary, to romantic and comedy, but I still shy away from westerns and horror.
I get excited about getting a new Netflix movie and creating my very own list of gems. And then the Oscars become a reward for all of my movie dedication throughout the year. Whether I’m watching with friends and dressed up or at home snuggled under a blanket, I feel the glamour and excitement of the Oscars.
Last night I watched as Steve Martin and Alec Baldwin host the awards. I was touched by The Hurt Lockers wins, Sandra Bullocks speech, Oprah Winfrey toasting the actress of Precious, seeing Up win best score and was amazed by the incredible dancers.But to actually be at the awards is an out of body feeling.
I’ve had some experience with this, as my stepmother is a makeup artist. She has helped prepare stars for their red carpet debut. And I can’t tell you how hard we’ve all screamed when we saw them coming down that red carpet. I guess I will always been struck by the Oscars and I hope I never lose the feeling of escaping into Hollywood royalty every year. And I hope to see you at the movies real soon! What was your favorite part of watching the Oscars?
