But the awards show ain’t just about raw data and speculation.
But many of them were downright inspired.
And stepping up to the mic to accept was… not Tarantino.
“Sir Quentin is nothing if unpredictable,” began the film’s producerDavid Heyman.
“A few seconds ago, he told me I was gonna speak.”
No, Bong Joon-ho.
She joked that she could sell her Golden Globe if need be.
Laura Dern
Look:Laura Dernis perfect.
And she did not disappointing, delivering a barn-burner of a speech.
Her joke about divorce lawyers finally getting the attention they deserve made me cackle IRL.
He wraps up, done.
Then, remembers something suddenly.
Shouts “Hey!”
at the applauding room, to recapture their attention.
And tells us, “If you see a chance to be kind to someone tomorrow, take it.
I think we need it.”
Then briskly walks away.
I mean, like… what am Isupposedto do,notwrite that up?
But it pulled out the win, surprising the heck out of its winners, writer/directorChris Butlerand producerArianne Sutner.
Thus, they pulled out an emotional, nervous, downright lovely speech about the power of teamwork.
And, Sutner made a delightful callback toAmy PoehlerandTaylor Swift’s delightful presentation jab.
Youssef’s speech was hilarious, casual, confident, and reminded us all that Egyptians loveMichael Douglas.
Yes, Gervais makes a point about actors working for dubious companies.
But Arquette’s point – a point urging action rather than inaction – is better.
Stellan Skarsgard
So, like… when are we gonna letStellan Skarsgardhost an awards show?
Look at how much joy he takes in his speech, particularly after the relentless non-joy of Gervais.
#LetStellanSkarsgardHostTheOscars begins now.
Kate McKinnon and Ellen DeGeneres
Ellen DeGenereswas awarded theCarol BurnettAward for lifetime achievement in television last night.
