" but left him looking kind of lost out there on
the stage at the Kodak Theatre. He also made the mistake of referencing what an
outsider he is, by virtue of being a New Yorker with only dopey acting credits
on his resume (like "Death to Smoochy"). Highlight your insecurities on the
fourth time out, Jon, but not the first time; it made everything feel too
cautious, including the laughs he was getting from the audience. Fact is, his
ego should be fat, pink and extremely healthy; the man is hilarious, quick on
his feet and more than able to put together his own clever montage (see the
dream sequence where he's in bed with George Clooney).
Here's why Stewart, presuming he gets asked back, has the capacity for
greatness. Remember the awards for 2007, when the young, tremulous star of "Once," Marketa Irglova, didn't get a chance to say her thank
yous after winning for Best Song? And Stewart brought her back out after the
commercial break to do just that? It was a classy, independent and very
endearing move, a clear sign that Stewart could, someday, own the job of Oscar
host. He just needs to figure out how to play to that broader audience. Make the
humor less cerebral. And never use phrases like "atheistic pleasure dome" unless
you're in front of your smarty-pants audience back in New York.
The envelope, please: Could be a contender.
(AP)
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