As much as I have disdain for the Oscars, there is obviously a segment of the population that eats this stuff up so why should they nuke it to please a vocal minority? We can always exercise our right not to watch them nor participate in discussions about them.
Ever since the Saving Private Ryan Oscar telecast, I've become less and less interested in the Oscar process. I usually record it and watch some of the program. However, this year I've felt totally disengage from this year's program. Maybe, it was because I can't stand Ellen D. Or that...