But that isn't what I want to talk about.
I want to vent about the acceptance speeches.
It's a 3 hour show, people.
If there's an important political or societal comment that you want to make - fine.
I'm not opposed to that.
But do it as briefly as possible.
Be respectful of everyone's time - the viewers, as well as the winners in other categories.
Winners in some of the minor categories were "played off", but Adrian Brody was allowed to keep speaking, taking way more than his alloted time. I understand that winning an Oscar gives you a platform where you can speak out about issues that are important to you.
But other awards were handed out after his category. And the show was already running thirty minutes over.
In fact, Hulu's feed ended before the show was over, so viewers didn't get to see the presentation of the final two awards.
The person who wins for sound editing or special effects should receive the same time and respect as the people who win the acting awards.
And if you want to speak on a particular topic, realize you might not have time to thank your agent, your parents-in-law, your college roommate, and your fifth grade teacher.
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