Oh! Tonight's the Night!

I think I should have a lot of strong opinions about Oscars. Some years I do.

This year there are so many films I loved, and none are in the running that I hated, so I have few strong feelings about anything.

But I can't wait.

Even in years when I didn't see many movies, I would be glued to the television until the bitter end.

I love Oscars. I love watching movie stars on Oscar night. (Dolly Parton is being interviewed even as I type!) I'm watching now and thinking, "I've been there. I remember that place!"

I'm a movie-loving dork.

Have you ever been way early to a movie? So early that you're the only person there, that the music hasn't even started yet, that it's just you, the quiet, the softly lit red drapes covering the magic screen way down there in front of you? Have you ever noticed how holy that moment feels, like being in a church -- no, like a cathedral?

This is probably the prayingest day in Hollywood. And no telling how many are shooting their way heavenward right now. "God, I promise, I PROMISE, let me win, and I swear, I'll never [insert something I don't even want to think about here] again!" "Jesus CHRIST don't let him be drunk again, tonight!" "For God's sake make sure the five-second delay is working!" "Oh ye gods and little fishes, don't let me pee myself if I win...."

Tonight is the Holiest of Holy Days for those who worship at the altar of celluloid. Only instead of wine and bread, it's beer and popcorn.

"And the winner is ... "

We'll know soon.