These are just thoughts and notes of websites used for research that may or may not have been used for the final draft.
“The job of president was once viewed as primarily ceremonial. Previously held by luminaries like Frank Capra, Bette Davis and Gregory Peck, it is both unpaid and intended to be part time. The day-to-day management of the organization and its more than 300 employees falls to the chief executive, Dawn Hudson, whose four-year contract will expire next year. But the position of president has become much more public, and Mr. Rubin will have the unenviable task of dealing with crises when they arise.”
This speaks to David Rubin’s “ah to be king” statement. Perhaps it’s really not a position of power or at least not “king” power.
NPR.org. “Student Suspended Over Dreadlocks Invited To Red Carpet At Oscars.” Accessed April 12, 2020. https://www.npr.org/2020/02/05/802904181/student-suspended-over-dreadlocks-invited-to-red-carpet-at-oscars.
”MATTHEW CHERRY: You know, I see myself in the kid so much. You know, we both have locks. I remember being, you know, a teen who was coming into his own and, you know, just like how, you know, self-conscious that can be. And it just seemed like the least we could do to try to give them a little bit of joy in this kind of trying time.”
Winner of the award mentioned in the narrative speaks to understanding and relating to D’Andre.
Winner of the award mentioned in the narrative speaks to
understanding and relating to D’Andre.
“Aaahhh, it’s good to be king!” says David Rubin, after a black-tie clad server shows up out of nowhere, takes the empty glass and replaces it with a new full one. A veteran casting director, he has won Primetime Emmys for casting “Big Little Lies” in 2017, “Game Change” in 2012. He had been governor of the film Academy’s Casting Directors Branch for six years. David Rubin was elected as the president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in August 2019. (variety) We were standing in the middle of the infamous Governor’s Ball, of which David was the host, talking about the Oscars
Every year the Governor’s Ball takes place right after The Oscars, in the Ray Dolby Ballroom on the top level of the Hollywood & Highland Center. This year the celebration was held on on February 9th, I was there as a guest of Scott Evans, co-host of Access Hollywood and host of World of Dance. Once known as the party to attend, it’s beginning to lose its flavor for the notable Variety after party.
“David Rubin Elected President of Film Academy.” The Hollywood Reporter, https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/race/david-rubin-elected-president-film-academy-1229756. Accessed 4 Mar. 2020.
To my surprise there were many protestors along the path to the theater. What exactly they were protesting was unclear. There were several Trump fans carrying banners, which actually was a surprise in the liberal state of California and more specifically the liberal town of Los Angeles.
For Kevin Hart, hosting The Academy Awards was a dream.
First thoughts on immersion. For Kevin Hart, hosting The Academy Awards was a dream. A dream for him that was almost fulfilled. At the time, I wasn’t quite sure why it was so important, other than it being a personal dream. As I watched “And The Oscar Goes To…”, I began to better understand the significance that he and any person asked to host, must feel. These awards are an excellent way to honor a person’s work in the film industry. Watching this actual documentary made me feel nostalgic. It shows the progression of the importance and value of the Oscars. One of the things I LOVED the most is the “glamour” of Hollywood. In the beginning to win an Oscar wasn’t that big of a deal but became the coveted award for any and everyone in the film industry. This includes the actors and actresses, directors and producers, even the makeup artists, cinematographers and costume designers. I didn’t realize or remember that Bob Hope was the host for many years. I remembered Billy Crystal and Ellen DeGeneres and faintly remembered that Whoopi Goldberg had hosted. This is a series of “mini” interviews of different actors and actresses speaking to their experiences in Hollywood with regard to their relationships and feelings about the Oscars. There is a narrator who guides us through. It is incredible to see the progression of technology while watching one film. We have come along way, or rather Hollywood has come along way. I am looking forward to being up close and personal with this amazing entity that is the academy award show. Funny how things happen. I was really leaning towards a Native American experience as my contact zone, when the opportunity to go to the Oscars dropped in my lap. I will be there with a different perspective having watched this documentary.
2B) Name your Director: Rob Epstein, Jeffrey Friedman, Writer: Rob Epstein, Jeffrey Friedman, Sharon Wood, Narrator: Anjelica Huston, key Actors: Varied, Producer(s) Turner Classic Movies (TCM) Hollywood Newsreel Syndicate (in association with) Telling Pictures and Film Company
2C) Provide a URL to ONE documentary review of your film: http://thevoid99.blogspot.com/2014/02/and-oscar-goes-to.html
“While it’s not a perfect documentary where it did overlook some good moments and some bad ones. It does showcase the Oscars in all of its glory as well as why not everyone is so happy about it. Still, it does manage to showcase its importance and why people always watch the ceremony.”
I agree with this. There seemed to be places that could have been elaborated, but all in all a great overview of the Academy Awards from then to now.
2D) Provide a URL to ONE article about your film
“Ironically , even though the doc is titled And The Oscar Goes To… they don’t explain that the phrase actually was instituted by Carr for that otherwise widely panned ’89 Oscar show. The Academy wanted to get rid of the word “winner” when the envelope was opened, and it has stuck ever since.”
Though there was no explanation of this change, there was a good portion dedicated to how people actually feel when they are NOT selected for the award. I loved Dustin Hoffman’s speech when presented with the ‘Best Actor” for Kramer vs. Kramer. He talked about having mixed feelings. He didn’t believe he “beat” any of the actors he was up against. He also gave credit to those who participate in the film making process that you don’t see or hear about. I was moved by his speech.