The Oscars aren't real... anymore?

Bollywood triumph: 'Slumdog' claims 8 Oscars

So, some Bollywood movie takes the Oscars by storm.

You know, growing up I don't remember the Oscars being a propaganda engine. Even as a teenager I don't remember that. I'm not sure when it started, but it was definitely apparent, and don't fool yourself thinking otherwise, during the Oscars a couple years ago when Halley Barry won. During that Oscars, it seemed like they were trying to give as many Oscars to as many black people as possible. Even if it meant giving one to a truly undeserving person such as Halley Barry.

Sure, she's pretty, I wouldn't kick her out of bed. But give her an Oscar... umm... have you SEEN her act? But it wasn't just her, like I said, it was a themed event of sorts and I was pretty surprised by a few of the winners. You know how when they show a clip of what you when they're announcing the lineup, they try to show you at your best in the movie, a moment that you can see why that person is being nominated. When a person wins and even when that clip sucks, you know something is up.

So anyway, last night, yet again, was a themed event. I officially don't give a shit about any movie the Oscars now "promote." It's just propaganda... a few years ago it was propaganda to show the black people that the Oscars aren't racist, and now it's propaganda to show the Indian's that they aren't racist. Next... I'm thinking the Chinese. Or did they already do that market?

So, if the Oscars are now too chicken or too many unmotivated voters or to actually use critical thinking in selecting the best of the nominees, then why watch or pay attention to who they pick. It's just a bunch of bullshit. And now I'm uncertain if it ever wasn't that way.

And you know what... I've gone and rented some of those Oscar winning movies when I haven't already seen them. And you know, that's time I can't get back. One exception, No Country for Old Men, or something like that, I really liked. All the others, bullshit. I haven't seen Slumdog, but I'm sure it sucks. I'll take it back if it's actually a good movie, but I just know it's going to suck balls and it's going to piss me off that much more.