The Academy Awards are known for their “lack of color,” but this year, black entertainers like Chris Brown and Rihanna seem to be the topic of discussion. Thank controversial host Seth MacFarlane to for that! The “Family Guy” comedian stepped on every boundary, no Oscar’s host since Chris Rock, circa 2005, would dare touch. His unabashed jokes, though refreshing, struck some as inappropriate. If the producers of Hollywood’s biggest night were hoping to stir the pot, they’ve succeeded!
“This is the story of a man fighting to get back his woman, who’s been subjected to unthinkable violence. Or as Chris Brown and Rihanna call it, a date movie,” MacFarlane joked when introducing the film “Django Unchained.”
Yikes. If that wasn’t offensive enough, he went on to reference how George Clooney’s attraction to younger women: “To give you an idea of how young she is, it’ll be 16 years until she’s too old for Clooney.”
And this was all before Seth broke into song about “boobies” we’ve seen in movies!
Winners
Adele wins Academy Award for “Skyfall”
Anne Hathaway was a charming as she accepted the award for best actress in a supporting role.
Best Film:
Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role: Christoph Waltz, “Django Unchained”
Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role:
Jennifer Lawrence, “Silver Linings Playbook”
Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role:
Original Score: “Life of Pi,” Mychael Danna
Original Song: “Skyfall,” Adele Adkins & Paul Epworth; “Skyfall”
Original Screenplay: “Django Unchained,”Quentin Tarantino
Achievement in Directing: Ang Lee, “Life of Pi”
Achievement in Makeup & Hairstyling: “Les Misérables”
Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role: Anne Hathaway, Les Miserables
Jennifer Hudson was the best thing that happened to the 2013 Oscars. The “Dream Girls” singer reminded us all why her portrayal of Effie snagged her an Academy Award in 2006.
Shirley Bassey wowed the audience with poised showing of vocals. The 76-year-old hit every note of her original Bond anthem “Goldfinger.”
Adele’s voice was a breath of fresh air. The British phenom serenaded the Academy Awards with her modern rendition of “Skyfall.”
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The Academy Awards are known for their “lack of color,” but this year, black entertainers like Chris Brown and Rihanna seem to be the topic of discussion. Thank controversial host Seth MacFarlane to for that! The “Family Guy” comedian stepped on every boundary, no Oscar’s host since Chris Rock, circa 2005, would dare touch. His unabashed jokes, though refreshing, struck some as inappropriate. If the producers of Hollywood’s biggest night were hoping to stir the pot, they’ve succeeded!
“This is the story of a man fighting to get back his woman, who’s been subjected to unthinkable violence. Or as Chris Brown and Rihanna call it, a date movie,” MacFarlane joked when introducing the film “Django Unchained.”
Yikes. If that wasn’t offensive enough, he went on to reference how George Clooney’s attraction to younger women: “To give you an idea of how young she is, it’ll be 16 years until she’s too old for Clooney.”
And this was all before Seth broke into song about “boobies” we’ve seen in movies!
Winners
Adele wins Academy Award for “Skyfall”
Anne Hathaway was a charming as she accepted the award for best actress in a supporting role.
Best Film:
Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role: Christoph Waltz, “Django Unchained”
Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role:
Jennifer Lawrence, “Silver Linings Playbook”
Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role:
Original Score: “Life of Pi,” Mychael Danna
Original Song: “Skyfall,” Adele Adkins & Paul Epworth; “Skyfall”
Original Screenplay: “Django Unchained,”Quentin Tarantino
Achievement in Directing: Ang Lee, “Life of Pi”
Achievement in Makeup & Hairstyling: “Les Misérables”
Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role: Anne Hathaway, Les Miserables
Jennifer Hudson was the best thing that happened to the 2013 Oscars. The “Dream Girls” singer reminded us all why her portrayal of Effie snagged her an Academy Award in 2006.
Shirley Bassey wowed the audience with poised showing of vocals. The 76-year-old hit every note of her original Bond anthem “Goldfinger.”
Adele’s voice was a breath of fresh air. The British phenom serenaded the Academy Awards with her modern rendition of “Skyfall.”
