Wow! this little project of mine, my little baby, my jesse jr., is turning into quite the popular little stop on some people's daily cyber space romp. Don't get me wrong, it's a really cool thing that's happening, and I promise I won't let it go to my head. But you never know who is going to show up on these things. (keeping the illusion alive!) With that said I guess I'll get back to what was on my mind this morning.
I hope this isn't overkill, but did anyone watch the Oscar's last night? Well I did, all 4 hours of them, and don't worry I only want to comment on 2 things. Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova's Falling Slowly won for "best original song in a movie" for Once. I've never been so happy, emotional, close to crying as I was when I watched the Irish/Czech duo accpet their award that was so incredibly due to them. Do you ever get the feeling that you deserve more ownership over some form of art than someone else? Do you know what I mean? I felt like those were my close personal friends up there accepting that award. Once came out very quietly in theaters here in Lexington and Angela and I stumbled across it on a whim. I know I can speak for both of us and say how much that film touched us, and brought joy to our lives. Well, I think you get my point. Maybe I feel this way because these feelings are the ones that are evoked after watching such a personal film that was made by true artists that poured their hearts, minds, and souls into creating such a beautiful thing. I was also extremely pleased when Daniel Day Lewis won for best actor and my only point is this. When someone that incredibly brilliant wins, does it mean much to them? Now, I'm not saying he knew how much better he was than everyone else, but what I am saying is that someone who can evoke that much emotion and feeling in a performance can't be too concerned with accolades and the like. To me it seems that he is on a different level, probably somewhere out in space, but well done Daniel, you've inspired me. Thanks for reading.
listening to right now: when I said I wanted to be your dog by Jens Lekman
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Daniel Day Lewis is simply amazing. He seemed sincerely honored and I loved his manner of approaching the award with a knee; Although, he did have his speech and mannerisms tightly prepared. beautiful.
Seeing him side by side to his character is a mind blowing experience in itself.
I really liked how they let Marketa come back out to say what she wanted to say...very unlike past events. Isn't she like 18? Can you imagine that experience at 18?
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