Oscar 2014 Picks (or Watch All Seven Deadly Sins In Action Watch Party)
Tonight we’ll have the occasion to see all Seven Deadly Sins,
and probably a few extras, on display: it’s Oscar night. Look for evidence of
Pride, Sloth, Greed, Gluttony, Envy, Lust, and Wrath. Winners—wait, they don’t
use the word “winner” anymore, do they? Now they say, “The Oscar goes to…” so
that no one feels like a loser. Fair enough. Those receiving recognition for
their achievement in film will graciously acknowledge their fellow honorees.
Those whose recognition is not honored with an Oscar will graciously celebrate the
other’s achievement. But what about all the behind the scenes stuff? How many
hours have been spent in tanning salons or dentist’s chairs or at the tailor?
How much money was spent to make everyone and everything appear perfect? Who
will be reduced to most beautiful or handsome, their value only determined by
their sex appeal—or lack thereof? Who will be sentenced to fashion jail? How
lavish will the after parties be? How much food and drink will be consumed or
wasted, uneaten? Who will be celebrated as an overachiever? Who will be a
slacker? Who will look upon someone else and reduce them only to their
things—and want to take something to build themselves up--like a certain gold statue? Who will not be able
to control their anger and will lash out at others? I love Oscar night!
As a bonus: Here are my Oscar predictions
Best Picture: American Hustle (I have not seen 12 Years a Slave, but if I were a voting member that's where I would go)
Best Actor: Matthew McConaughey Dallas Buyers Club
Best Actress: Sandra Bullock Gravity
Best Supporting Actor: Jared Leto Dallas Buyers Club
Best Supporting Actress: Jennifer Lawrence American Hustle
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