I must say, I thoroughly enjoyed this year’s Academy Awards. It was like watching the Oscars with my grandparents: a throwback to the 1950s. The jokes were funny, if mostly safe.The acceptance speeches were mostly sweet and not challenging. The outfits were beautiful as were the presenters.

I can’t even say I was surprised by the awards. I didn’t catch any real politics or a travesty of justice. I must say I didn’t really find myself blown away by any of the nominees either. This year was rather a yawn for movies and the Oscars.

Billy Crystal, I thought, was a great choice to recover some of the charm of the Oscars but hardly a stretch or look to the future. Though I shudder to think what would happen if they pass the mantle to Will Ferrell or Zach Galifianakis.

I don’t have much else to say this year except: thank you Cirque du Soleil for adding a touch wonder.