La 90e cérémonie des Oscars

Within the first few minutes of the ceremony Jimmy Kimmel, the charming host, reminds us that we're only a few steps away from Hooters. That was the tone and I believe that the Academy must decide if the affair is going to continue lowering its brow or can we recapture what this event should be about. The movies! Film, past, present and future. That's why spending precious time in ambushing unexpected public members at the Chinese Theater was a cringe worthy, Hootters style move. I love when the Academy reminds their multi million audience all around the world about their glorious history. Not surprisingly Eva Marie Saint's presentation was a highlight that everyone spoke about the following day, so was Rita Moreno.

Really glad Roger Deakins finally won his well deserved Oscar. That really made this whole ceremony worth watching in the end.

Best Picture W : The Shape of Water M : Dunkirk

Best Leading Actor W : Gary Oldman (Darkest Hour) M : Gary Oldman (Darkest Hour)

Best Leading Actress W : Frances McDormand (Three Billboards) M : Sally Hawkins (The Shape of Water)

Best Supporting Actor W : Sam Rockwell (Three Billboards) M : Sam Rockwell (Three Billboards)

Best Supporting Actress W : Allison Janney M : Allison Janney

Best Director W : Guillermo del Toro (The Shape of Water) M : Christopher Nolan (Dunkirk)

Best Original Screenplay W : Get Out M : Three Billboards

Best Adapted Screenplay W : Call Me By Your Name M : Logan

This latest annual edition of "The Oscars" "The 90th Academy Awards" wasn't one of the best ones as it just didn't hold interest it seemed a little dull and boring. As usual the ceremony is long as always the long awards season comes to an end! And even though this season plenty of the nominees were good, still a lot were not blockbusters to hold mainstream interest. And their were no surprises or upsets, as the expected favorites all won, it's like a repeat of "The Golden Globes", "SAG", and "Guild Awards".

Still the show was funny with Jimmy Kimmel again as host who tried with skits and fun sides like prizes and the montages of past winners were memorable before the current awards were given. And yes the ladies message of "The Me Too" movement was in full force.

"The Shape of Water" rightfully won best picture as it was a great blend of sci-fi drama that tied in perfect with love, connection, and fantasy as that's what movies are about that being dreams. And Gary and Frances were untouchable locks as best actor and actress winners. And Sam and Allison were the eye catching winners of supporting actor and actress trophies. Really nothing great enough said.

Ratings are dropping because you have a horrible host. Sure, he'll blame cord cutters, competition from other live content, etc. The fact is that Kimmel is boring.