The awe-inspiring revolutions in Egypt and Tunisia are a testament to the power of being inter-connected. With repercussions in Yemen, Algeria and Bahrain, the ripples of these events are yet to play out.
While we wait to see what happens, what better time to discuss the Oscars? The lead movies this year reflect this idea of connectedness. By reaching out to people outside our inner circles, we are transformed – hopefully for the better.
Social Network, my choice for Best Picture, defined the notion of connection for our generation. David Fincher’s direction paces the human story at internet speed demonstrating why we no longer tell people to “call us” rather than “facebook me”. Colin Firth in A King’s Speech deserves Best Actor portraying the royal who seeks out and finds renewal through the teachings of a commoner. Finally, Annette Bening in The Kids Are All Right (tight match for Best Actress) is the mother who is forced to change because her kids have contacted their genetic father.
Who says Hollywood doesn’t reflect reality?
February 20, 2011
Sunday, February 20, 2011
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