Oscars - Who Knew Hugh Jackman Could Dance?

Watching the Oscars tonight I was struck by one thing. Well, actually several things, so here goes.

First, Hugh Jackman can sing and dance! So not only is he a symbol of pure testosterone as Wolverine, but he is light on his feet and sings pretty well. What would be great is to actually give him a good song or medley to sing instead of the disjointed mess that featured him and Beyonce in top hat and tails. Their performances were just fine, but the musical score sounded like a record that was skipping. The songs moved from one to another without any rhyme or reason and without any sense of cleverness or skill. What a pity that the Academy Awards continue to do insipid musical numbers to celebrate the world's best music and movies. Why not get the people who do the pictures to write something for this show instead of throwing this crap together?

Second, much as I like Bruce Vilanche, he needs to stop writing the Oscars. I could phone this stuff in and he gets paid for it. Amazing!

Third, the new "format" of the awards is as ungainly and cumbersome as ever, the problem is all the stiff teleprompter readings by Hollywoods best actors doing their worst work live on TV. But maybe that is just Bruce at work again? I love you Bruce, but please!

And finally, a nod to the glamorous wardrobe this year, only a few celebs wore those, "what were they thinking" outfits. Classic good taste still can't be beat.