The award show season is about to culminate with the big kahuna: the Oscars. And I can’t wait. The slight film geek within me is reeling with excitement. But for others, it’s not just about the films: It’s about the celebrities, the fashion, the wins, the blunders, and even the seemingly spontaneous selfies.
Wrote this feature for Boston.com – more here.
But why do we anxiously await this year’s glitz, glamour, and jolly song-and-dance numbers from host Neil Patrick Harris? Why do we endure the excruciatingly long four-hour special? What is it about the celebrities that is so enticing and alluring to watch? Why do we care about who wins and loses? Why do we watch even if we might not have seen the films nominated?