So, about the actual Oscar program...

Ellen wasn't a bad host. She was no Jon Stewart, but then again -- who is?

There was lots of boring stuff that could've been cut to make the ceremony short and sweet. The AMPAS wonders why their ratings decline? Here's why:

Celine Dion - boring. Cut.
The shadow dancers were cool, but just fillers. Cut.
Foreign Language film winners, kinda cool, but still... Cut.
The tribute to America in film, or whatever. Cut.
Happy Feet thing at the beginning. Cut.
Will Ferrell/Jack Black. Definitely cut (and I usually like Will Ferrell)
Commercials. Cut... oh wait, they can't do that.

Show the awards and winners, have a few bits by the host, original songs performed, best picture clips introduced, the couple honorary awards, and that's it. Is it too much to ask? We all love Snakes on a Plane references, but it's just a waste of time. However, I did like the showing of the costumes. That part can stay as well.

Little fact: these Oscars had the third lowest ratings, beating out only 2006 and 2003. Terrible.

In semi-related news, I think I did okay on a Spanish quiz today, but even if I failed, who cares. I'll be in a good mood for the next three weeks and nothing can affect that.