Comments on: Jon Stewart To Host The Oscars

By: psych

psych — Mon, 09 Jan 2006 05:20:46 +0000

correct me if i’m wrong, but the main point to look for in a host, is someone who’d make a good host. as result, someone who does regular hosting, sh/would be a likely choice. movie career should have nothing to do with it john. yes it would be nice to get soemone who can do both, but it’s not the be-all and end-all, and nor should it be.

By: Leeanne

Leeanne — Sat, 07 Jan 2006 05:15:56 +0000

John Stewart is a great choice…I think he’ll do a great job, he’s quick, funny as hell and he does attract a different audience.

I’d still like to see Robin Williams and Martin Short do it in the future though…maybe 2007 and 2008!!! :)

By: Jane

Jane — Fri, 06 Jan 2006 05:25:39 +0000

John Stewart is hosting? Who is he and what does JON Stewart have to say about this?

Please forgive me and it’s easy since you don’t know me. I’m just being a slight smart ass.:)

By: Drewbacca

Drewbacca — Thu, 05 Jan 2006 21:04:13 +0000

The guy is funny as hell and I think it’s a good choice. To be honest, I’d be watching no matter who they chose to host.

It’ll be interesting to see if Stewart is up to the task of making movie jokes and what not, and leave the politics behind. I seriously doubt it though; therefore he’ll probably alienate half his audience.

-Drewbacca

http://www.moviepatron.com

By: Billy Holiday

Billy Holiday — Thu, 05 Jan 2006 20:56:28 +0000

Goon sorta hit on the fact that he’s quick witted, which is exactly right and why he’d make a great host. I saw Stewart do stand up a few months back and the banter with the audience was even funnier than his routines. The guy is sharp and hilarious, and I’ll be tuning in for the first time in years. Good choice.

By: arjcandyman

arjcandyman — Thu, 05 Jan 2006 19:40:54 +0000

John, you’re right when you say that Stewart is no “movie star”, but that doesn’t mean he hasn’t done anything in film. He’s best known for The Daily Show, of course, but he’s also had a few roles in various movies. He’s never had a big part, but seems content to just pop up every now and then, or stand in the background. He was in Death To Smoochy, The Faculty, Big Daddy, Half Baked, and Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back, for instance. He’s the kind of guy who I think probably could become a major star if he wanted to, but just doesn’t want to go in that direction with career. He’s sorta someone like Steve Carrell (who was a Daily Show reporter), who until the 40 Year Old Virgin had a few minor roles in other movies, but nothing major.

Is he a major player in the film industry? No. But he’s certainly a better choice than a lot of other potentials, and I think he’ll do a great job.

By: Goon

Goon — Thu, 05 Jan 2006 19:38:53 +0000

this choice guarantees i’m going to watch….

Stewart is like the Chris Rock choice, but safer. Rock was chosen because he’s quick witted and just plain funny, and overall that made him a good Oscars host. once. you wouldnt want his humor, which he DID actually target more to black people even though thats probably not the biggest oscar crowd… every year.

Jon Stewart is way more populist than he’s given credit for. sure the youth turn in, but he has a very broad appeal and I’d wager money he’s a complete success. his segment at the Emmy’s went over HUGE with everyone and was the highlight of the night.

who gives a shit if he makes a lot of movies? I hate Whoopi Goldberg, but she actually was a good oscars host. she was in movies, but thats not really where her career came from, nor, despite Ghost, was she a career actress. for every ‘sister act’ theres a ‘theodore rex’.

By: Meli

Meli — Thu, 05 Jan 2006 18:55:27 +0000

I think this is an absolute fine choice and it’s a definite plus for the Oscars. I can’t wait to see what he does on Oscar night.

By: Stuka

Stuka — Thu, 05 Jan 2006 18:11:06 +0000

The fact that Stewarts comedy is aimed at younger crowds is exactly what the Academy wants. They want a younger audeince and they want more of them. Stewart is going to give them that.

Anyway, I have no problem with Stewart doing the job as opposed to a movie star. In the end you are looking for a guy that can be clean, but FUNNY. Who cares if he’s funny on TV or funny in movies. I doubt people turned their noses up when Johnny Carson hosted the Oscars. You can’t have Crystal and Martin all the time. It would get annoying. Some would say it already has.

By: Anthony Jones

Anthony Jones — Thu, 05 Jan 2006 16:31:36 +0000

While I enjoy Stewart’s comedy I think his humor will not be understood by the old farts who goto the awards show. His humor is aimed at younger audiences and I do not think that is the right audience for the Academy Awards. I agree that a movie star should host the awards show.

Question is who would be a good host. Maybe a poll from your readers with some suggested names.

I know Billy Crystal did a good job when he was the host but not my ideal choice.