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Oscar Reflections

by Betty Jo Tucker — Read all 96 poems by Betty Jo Tucker

As poet laureate of the movies, I am pleased to write a poem about the 92nd Annual Academy Awards event which took place on February 9, 2020.

Monday, February 10, 2020


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Congrats to wins on Oscar night.

Sometimes voters get Awards right.

Not always though. There was a year

when Garland’s snub caused me to jeer.

 

Another time Paul Newman missed,

and I remember how I hissed.

Enough bad thoughts. Let’s talk of now.

Who are the ones to take a bow?

 

Ironically, Zellweger’s win

makes me happy and want to grin.

It’s like redemption for Garland’s slight.

And almost feels like pure delight.

 

Phoenix’s award as Joker

no surprise to any gambler.   

Dern and Pitt, a pair of shoo-ins,

pleased most viewers with their two wins.   

 

Best Picture nod I won’t complain.

Read on, dear friends. I will explain.

Nominated films here were nine.

I think many of them are fine.

 

Parasite won Best Picture gold

and received cheers for being bold.

Gerwig’s film or Marriage Story

still to me deserved the glory.

 

Hitting me hard, sorry to say

Gerwig’s directing not in play.

Little Women, a masterpiece.

But men again owned that tight lease.

 

My wish for the next Oscar show:

A talented host in the know.

Bring Jackman back to entertain.

My interest then would never wane. 

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Reviewed by Richard Cederberg
Reviewed on February 11, 2020
Nicely expressed Betty Jo. Paul Newman was a force, wasn't he? So many great performances. And I agree about 'Little Women', and Hugh Jackman. Hope all is well. r

Reviewed by Ronald Hull
Reviewed on February 11, 2020
I always enjoy watching what will happen during the Oscars. This year it was the surprising two kisses that Brad Pitt got along with his Oscar. Among other things like Eminem's surprising appearance and the elegance that Jane Fonda showed. But already, I miss Kirk Douglas and his standing up for immigrants like he was.

As always, your poems are so informative and accurate. In this case, showing your preferences without being angry about. So nice to read.

Ron

Reviewed by Odin odin@aflx.com
Reviewed on February 10, 2020
An honest admiration for what was at last a tenable award show, given there was a balance of most of the elements that constitute excellence (even if the politics of celebridom will forever rule for the most part.) I wrote a regret poem for "A Hidden Life" by Terrance Malick, a truly masterful cine artist, called "Sugar of Mind". After over 60 years in Hollywierd, I've aquired a personal, truly personal taste in excellence. "Parasite" was a masterpiece of twists and turns, comedy and drama, and mostly, UNPREDICTABLE, which is the curse of most of that generated in Hollyweird of late.

But... enough of me. You wrote a noteworthy summary, gave it a free verse spin, and spoke truths. Wow. Think of that. Truth.

Kudos.


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