Oscar wrap-up

Just some thoughts and observations on the 77th Oscar telecast:

My optimistic nature refuses to get upset about an Oscar show that saw a Martin Scorsese directed film win the most statuettes and honored Cate Blanchet as well as Charlie Kaufman and Morgan Freeman.

Single strangest moment was the trivia tidbit provided by the voiceover announcer after The Sea Inside won for Best Foreign Film. "This is the nineteenth nomination and fifth win for Spain."

Chris Rock did a fine job as host, but can we please stop being teased by his cameo appearances during the show and just give Albert Brooks the job once in my life?

Sean Penn has no sense of humor. Remarkable talent, but no sense of humor.

Salma Hayak was the best dressed woman. Clint Eastwood was the best dressed guy (the green bow tie was very cool).

I'm no fan of Puff Daddy, but it is really cool when you are on the red carpet and after being asked, "Who are you wearing?" you respond, "Me."

Gil Cates' decision to have some of the awards presented in the seats and others presented with all the nominees lined up on the stage worked better than I thought it would.

Cate Blanchet became the first Oscar winning actor to win an Oscar for playing an Oscar winner.

Best Speeches: Charlie Kaufman, the intense winner for animated short, and Morgan Freeman.

Julia Roberts continues to take every opportunity to remind everybody that it's all about her.