Delivering an Oscar-worthy performance is one-thing, but what about an Oscar-worthy presentation?
Each year I hand out (not literally) awards for the Oscars Best and Worst Presentations in a variety of categories, along with some helpful tips for us less famous presenters. Here are my top awards from this year’s Academy Awards. See if you agree.
The Oscars’ Best and Worst Presentation Awards from the 2018 Oscars
Best Acceptance Speech (TIE)
Frances McDormand, Best Actress
Jordan Peele, Best Original Script
If there was any doubt Frances McDormand’s speech was going to be standard fare, that was quickly dispelled with “I’ve got a few things to say” opening. McDormand was passionate and expressive in words, face, and body. Even so, she was able to channel her big personality and excitement enough to deliver a powerful message of change – along with specific instructions!
While Jordan Peele’s style was certainly more contained than Ms. McDormand’s, he was no less