I've been tired of celebrities for a while, despite my great love and admiration for their art. However, no matter how cynical and jaded I may be, I watch the Oscars every year in sheer awe and amazement. I love the Oscars, despite my abhorrence for all award shows. What makes the Oscars different from others? I'm not sure, maybe it's the drama, maybe it's the attention it receives and maybe, just maybe it's because it shines a light on the world's greatest art form; film.
Movies entrench themselves into our souls. For some they are pure popcorn entertainment, not for me. I look as them as my life guidance counselor. It shows me harsh realities while providing me with a sense of escape. These people may be out of touch with reality and they may be selfish, but for one night a year, I sit there lost in all of it. Why? Because I believe that they believe in their art. Beneath the money, greed, backstage deals and ego...great art can emerge. Art is something more than just is entertainment. But it engages you, grabs hold and shows you an alternate view of life.
In a few years time, who won and lost doesn't matter. Many won't remember. However, for one night a year, the spotlight shines on the art world's greatest vessel; the movies. I may be wrong, but I like to think the majority of these people don't do it for the fame or money, but for the art, because after the applause fades, the lights go out and your looks fade, all you can pass on is the art.
