Bury man Boyle wins Oscar
I think it would be remiss of me not to be the 1,058th Bury-based blogger to offer my congratulations to local director Danny Boyle for his Oscar last night, and for the other seven that “Slumdog Millionaire” picked up. Mr Boyle was of course born in Radcliffe. And despite my own disappointment at not being able to think of a title for this post that wittily utilises the phrase “Boyle in the bag,” to describe the Oscar victory, I will continue regardless.
It’s not often that the words “Radcliffe” and “Academy Award” are found in the same sentence, although some of the Council Chamber theatrics over the Radcliffe Riverside High School saga are certainly worthy of a gong. But Mr Boyle has made the borough very proud indeed with his awards. I hope the Council does something suitable to reward him.
I imagine my recommendation won’t make anyone go and see the film, but I am going to give it all the same. I have seen all of the nominations for Best Picture this year, and whilst I thought Frost/Nixon and Milk were more thought-provoking, that’s probably because I am a bit of a political geek. Slumdog was easily the most enjoyable, and even though my recent engagement has somewhat curtailed the possibilities of my going out on any first dates in the future, were I to have to go on one at the moment, I’d treat said date to a ticket to Slumdog. And then a Nando’s afterwards and the cab fare home.
My only regreat is that the Oscars doesn’t follow the example of the Eurovision Song Contest. There, the winner from one year hosts the ceremony the next. What a delight it would be to have the 82nd Academy Awards ceremony taking place live from Radcliffe Civic Hall. I could put Kate Winslet up in my spare room prior to the big event. Alas, it is not to be.
Rick
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