Favorite Speeches
Patricia
Arquette’s speech was both heartfelt and stirring with her call to action
for women’s rights in America.
“To every woman who gave birth, to every taxpayer and
citizen of this nation, we have fought for everybody else’s equal rights. It’s
time to have wage equality once and for all. And equal rights for women in the
United States of America.”
Graham
Moore’s win for Best Adapted Screenplay for The Imitation Game started off funny and lighthearted, but ended up
being such a beautiful inspiration for everyone who feels out of place in life.
“I tried to commit suicide at 16 and now I'm
standing here. I would like for this moment to be for that kid out there who
feels like she doesn’t fit in anywhere. You do. Stay weird. Stay different, and
then when it's your turn and you are standing on this stage please pass the
same message along."
It’s always so refreshing and wonderful to watch an actor
win the Oscar and be completely ecstatic about it. When Eddie Redmayne won his
speech began with pure excitement
and gratitude:
"Thank
you, thank you," he began. "Thank you to the Academy. I don't think
I'm capable of articulating quite how I feel right now. I am fully aware that I
am a lucky, lucky man. This Oscar—wow!"
He then
took the time to bring awareness to ALS and the Hawking Family whose
story made it all possible- “Um, this Oscar... This belongs to all of those people around the
world battling ALS. It belongs to one exceptional family, Stephen, Jane,
Jonathan, and the Hawking children.”
Favorite Bits
Common
and John Legend performed “Glory” their Best Song Nominee from the film Selma that garnered not only a standing
ovation, but brought the audience to tears. They then went on to win and give a very profound speech on inequality in America.
Neil Patrick Harris may be hearing mixed reviews on his
hosting duties last night, but this Birdman
bit made us laugh out loud. We especially love how Myles Teller jumped in
on the action.
The Lego Movie wasn’t nominated for Best Animated Feature,
but their musical
number during the show definitely woke everyone up! It was a combination of
music, famous faces, Lego Oscar statues, and pure awesomeness!
Cate Blanchett in Martin Margiela Couture
David Oyelowo in Dolce & Gabbana
Emma Stone in Elie Saab Houte Couture
Sophie Hunter in Lanvin with Benedict Cumberbatch
Margot Robbie in Saint Laurent
Rosamund Pike in Givenchy
Jennifer Aniston in Versace and Justin Theroux
Joanna Newsom in Honor
