Blu-Rays Finally Organized |
I was totally immersed in the world of
cinema as any self-respecting movie geek (guilty) would be on Oscar Sunday.
After rushing through the habitual Sunday rituals in the morning I devoted the
afternoon to completely re-organizing my personal movie collection (numbering
over 1500 now) which due to overly generous gift givers at Christmas was
threatening to overwhelm the storage unit. I ended up removing all of the Blu-rays
and then allowing Darwinism to prevail in the decision to consign some of the older
and the “why the hell did I buy this” DVDs to the basement, auxiliary storage
area. Buddy was not impressed with the lack of attention he was receiving as it
took me a lot longer than expected. The sun was setting by the times all the Blu-rays
were back in place.
The Midst of the Re-Organization |
I also harvested the digital download coupons
from all the movies now that my daughter has instructed me how to access them.
I started on some of the downloads but that will be a task for another day
since there’s well over 200 to input. I’m happy with the results but it’s a temporary
fix as my predilection will lead to another winnowing before the year is out, I’m
sure.
I really enjoyed the Oscars this year.
Chris Rock absolutely nailed the hosting job. His opening monologue should be
required viewing for every American. He didn’t spare anybody, including the
boycotters. My favorite line was exposing the over the top self-importance of
Jada Pickett Smith’s boycott; something about Rihanna’s panties – it was
hilarious. He laid bare the ingrained racism in an industry that prides itself
on liberalism.
I liked the pace of the show which
seemed much faster but still lasted until after midnight. Two of my personal favorites
Mad Max (most wins) and Spotlight (best picture) received a lot of love.
Thankfully and at long last Sad Leo had a golden spike thrust into his chest as
DiCaprio finally won the Oscar he’s been in hot pursuit of over oh so many years.
Lady Gaga’s song was powerful. I also liked the moments showing Brie Larson who
won the best actress award. She seemed genuine and lacked the pretention this
event is usually so liberally imbued with.
I thought I did a great, for me, job
picking the winners as I got 11 right. My feelings of superiority were
immediately dashed when I checked in with fellow movie geek – the Cali-Daughter
- who’d correctly picked 16! This was the first year she hadn’t hosted an Oscar
party but the First Blog Reader slept completely through the show which allowed
her to enjoy it.
My Oscar Viewing Partner |
ABFA (in Bright Lime Green - OF COURSE) With Son Behind At The Chocolate Festival |
The ABFA and favorite son made their annual
trek to the mountains of New Hampshire over the weekend where the ABFA was able
to assuage her only vice – a complete and utter love of chocolate. There’s a chocolate
festival each year up in the North Country and they weren’t going to miss it.
In more mundane, but exciting, news, I’ve figured out how to download an even
longer version of my granddaughter’s laughing spell. I’m going to try and post
it tomorrow, for today you’ll have to content yourself with simple pictures of
perfection.