Oscars?....

Does anyone still watch the Oscars?  I used to.  I would literally devour every inch of the night's airing.  I used to be big into theatre arts and took acting courses at Northwestern University during their summer program called the National High School Institute or more notably known as "Cherubs."  It was quite a feat for me at the time, a really big deal.  A girl from the hood, with no money, who was a student at an alternative high school, selected to attend the university.  I received a scholarship and the rest of the money was obtained through grants and donations from various charitable organizations.  I really wanted to pursue acting, read various books on the subject through the public library attended some plays and took an independent literature course on Moliere, etc.  I became an intern at a local community theatre group and then went to work and then acted in my first and only professional play at what was at time Zebra Crossing Theatre in Uptown.  I remember feeling so out of place as the students arrived at Northwestern by limos, mercedes benz' and BMWs'.  I arrived by taking the good ole CTA baby.  I held my own though.  I remember we had to perform a monologue and wowing the staff.  I remember a boy named Chad from Beverly Hills, who was quite handsome, whom I paid no mind, as all the other girls literally fell to their knees when he came around.  Well guess what, the girl he befriended was lil ole me.  Ha, ha. Why is that?  Ah, I often wonder what would have happened if I would have pursued it.  Theatre that is, not Chad. 

I have not been to a play since I saw the Vagina Monologues.  (Well does seeing Le Reve at The Wynn in Vegas count?)  I really would like to resume.  I also would love to find a buddy to go to the movies with, although I have been known to go by myself.  I really want to see Juno, but at this point, I guess I might as well wait till it comes out on video. 

I did manage to see two films on dvd.  One was Volver by Pedro Almodovar.  I am a big Almodovar fan.  It was okay, however a little mild for an Almodovar film.  The other one was Running With Scissors .  I really didn't dig this one.  A little too dark and disturbing for me.  I think the subject matter was hitting a little close to home as far as my childhood is concerned. 

Anyway, tonight is Oscar night.  Unfortunately I will not be keeping up with my yearly tradition of watching it.  Will wait for the early morning news to get the recap of the winners, losers and who was the best dressed and the worst. 

Although, I'm curious to see how that whole Jennifer Aniston and Brad and Angie thing will play out.  I'm rooting for Jenn to continue to hold her head high.  You go girlie. 

 

Comments

[nicole]

i used to watch religiously AND take notes of who was wearing what!! we'd compare at work on Monday...but nobody does that anymore!

=)

[Yvonne]

I always knew you were a drama queen....now I know why! BWAHAAHAAA!! I will be wathching the Oscar because I've done it every year. I love the acceptance speeches and I always find something that makes me all fuzzy inside. Come back Aleida....Come Back....

[Jenn Emch]

I used to watch too! Now, I don't because I never see any of the movies nominated. My mom is going to an Oscar party tonight. She will clue me in.

[Denise]

I may watch off and on, but usualy the movies I want to win - don't. Love Juno, so that is the one I will be backing. Hmmm...is it even up for an Oscar? I am so lame on keeping up on things.

Now, if I lived closer to you, I would be your theater and movie buddy. I love seeing plays.

[barbara]

Had to work tonight so I missed it. Hardly see any movies as it is and only once they are on dvd. My sister saw Juno and LOVED it. So that might be worth going to see even if it is by yourself.
Chad.... You were one of the smart girls! That is why he befriended you! I was friends with alot of guys when I was a teen. They liked that there was no drama around me.

[Jessi]

We watched to Oscars just because it's the first one since Grandma moved back and we always watched it together. I miss her like crazy! Hey, if you need a pal to see movies and plays with, I'm your girl!