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BAFTAs, Grammys, Maria Callas

February 12, 2007

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tvlover_bafta_320x240.jpgYesterday, TV Lover hit a live screening of the British version of the Oscars, the BAFTAS for several hours. I followed it with the redhot 49th annual Grammy Awards. They couldn't be more different, but they both proved that the often disappointing "award show genre" is alive and well in 2007.

The BAFTAs are a very no frills award show. There was a minimalist red carpet kick off, then the year in movie clips nicely cut to an Arctic Monkeys-esque band. Brit Talk show Host Jonathan Ross disses the nominees with some sharp zingers. Then, the show BEGINS with Best British Film (King of Scotland).

The Oscars begin with Best Supporting Actress, but this one zooms right into the action. I like the concept of the Rising Star Award, but it would've been nice to see Emily Blunt get that one. Instead, Casino Royale's Eva Green won --and she channeled Siousie and The Banshees for her look.

It might be a boring Oscars since, like the Golden Globes, the same big winners won BAFTAs--Helen Mirren for The Queen, and Forest Whittaker for Last King of Scotland.

Still, don't know how Forest hosted SNL last night then rushed to London for today's afternoon E.C.T. award show. He also mourned his Grandfather who passed away Thursday. What a week for the poor guy.

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