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imagine: it’s been years since Steve and Eddie have seen each other. Eddie is still in contact with the kids, with Robin and Nancy and even Jonathan and Argyle, but he and Steve have kind of fallen out of touch. Steve buys every magazine that features Eddie, has a stack of Eddie’s tapes by his stereo, watches every televised award ceremony. He’s being supportive in the only ways he knows how. He had thought, back in 1986, that maybe they could have been something great, but he and Eddie had missed each other. That’s okay. It’s fine.
Steve’s okay, following Eddie’s career from afar. He’s got his own life to think about, his students and coaching and dating the various men and women his coworkers try to set him up with. It’s fine.
The Grammys are this weekend and Steve’s carved out his Sunday evening to watch the ceremony. Eddie’s third studio album is nominated for a whole slew of awards and fans have been gobbling up all the hints of who the album could be about. Eddie isn’t known for his love songs, but this new album consists of quite a few torch songs and ballads, each one more heartbreaking than the last. Steve’s been listening to the album on repeat for the past few weeks, imagining a world that maybe could have been if he’d been ready for it ten years ago. But he hadn’t been. He knows he hadn’t been.
On Sunday night, Steve pops some popcorn and parks himself on the couch in front of his ancient TV. He settles in as the red carpet coverage starts. He watches as Madonna and Prince and Michael Jackson arrive. He watches as Bruce Springsteen and Celine Dion and Shania Twain are interviewed by entertainment reporters.
And then Eddie appears, stepping out of his car and holding out his hand for his date to climb out after him, some actor that had just had a film premier at the Venice Film Festival. They make a good couple, handsome and clearly in love judging by the way they look at each other, the secret smiles they share when they think no one is looking. Steve tries not to take it personally, knows he has no right. It’s been years since he’s even seen Eddie in the flesh, even longer since they’ve had any meaningful sort of conversation. Fans have been speculating about this new relationship, theorizing that this is who Eddie’s love songs are all about. Watching them together, Steve thinks they’re probably right.
Halfway through the ceremony, Eddie wins the award for Best Metal Performance. Steve can’t help the smile that spreads across his lips, practically threatening to split his face in two. He watches, enraptured, as Eddie storms onto the stage, smile blinding. Steve practically holds his breath as he watches Eddie clutch the trophy in his shaking hands and stand close to the mic. He has to bend slightly and Steve’s smile grows even wider as Eddie thanks Wayne and the Party, all of them, before thanking his managers and agents and producers. Then Steve watches as Eddie takes a deep breath. The camera cuts to the crowd, closing in on Eddie’s date who watches from his seat, glassy eyes reflecting the stage lights and dopey smile on his face. Steve’s own smile falls just a little until the camera cuts back to Eddie.
“And to the man who’s inspired every song on this album,” Eddie smiles again, bright and blinding, holding his trophy up towards his date. “Stevie baby, thank you, darling.”
Steve’s face falls. Something in his chest tightens. There’s a grumbling from the crowd on screen and the camera zooms in on Eddie’s face as he seems to realize what he’s said. That he’s said the wrong name. Because that’s not his date’s name, it’s not even close. Eddie looks surprised at his own words but the camera cuts from him to where his date sits in the crowd, smile still plastered to his tanned and handsome face, clearly forced. The crowd starts clapping as the music starts to play and the presenters help usher Eddie backstage.
Steve can’t breathe. He can’t take his eyes off the screen, even though Eddie’s not there anymore. He feels rooted to the spot he’s made for himself on his couch. There’s a rushing in his ears.
He’s vaguely aware of his phone as it starts to ring in the kitchen.
when i got into the accident, the sight that flashed before me was your face. but when i stepped up to the podium, i think that i forgot to say your name. i’m on a bench in coney island wondering where did my baby go? the fast times, the bright lights, the merry-go. sorry for not making you my centerfold, over and over.
part two
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Oscar buzz will only grow in intensity from here on in, until it gets to the point where it's like you have a wasp nest sealed over your skull. But we are not here to heap further acclaim upon those celebrated actors already given a nomination.
Let's send a few flowers to some of the actors whom the Academy did not see fit to bestow such honors upon. They might not win a golden statue on Oscar night, but that shouldn't take anything away from their accomplishments in 2022.
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THE AARONS 2022 - Best Supporting Film Performance
But James Cameron, that’s my emotional support space whale! Here is The Aaron for Best Supporting Performance:
WINNER: Colin Farrell as The Penguin - The Batman
Turning the Riddler into a serial killer likely made fans question whether The Batman would have any sense of humor about itself. Then in slides The Penguin to put those fears on ice. Ferrell’s feral performance would be seen as transformative even without the extensive and expressive make-up job from artist Mike Marino and crew. The actor oozes an uneasy charm as the mobster, a demeanor always on the verge of slipping into frightening volatility. When that latent rage is finally unleashed though, it’s in a surprising, show-stealing scene of hysterical exasperation. Farrell finds laughs without forfeiting depth, suggesting that what he unveils of the Penguin here is only the tip of the iceberg.
HONORABLE MENTIONS:
Ke Huy Quan as Waymond Wang - Everything Everywhere All at Once
Every bit as delightful on screen as he was decades ago, Quan reminds viewers of Everything why he’s a welcome presence anytime, anywhere.
Steven Yeun as Ricky Park - Nope
Park should have been Nope’s central character, and Yeun’s skill as the showman of sorrowful stubbornness affirms that opinion.
Ethan Hawke as The Grabber - The Black Phone
The tremendous terror of The Black Phone hangs on Hawke’s gripping performance as the masked murderer.
Sigourney Weaver as Kiri - Avatar: The Way of Water
The sprightly actress weaves a layered performance in The Way of Water, convincingly capturing a more youthful spirit.
NEXT UP: THE 2022 AARON FOR BEST SCREENPLAY!
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Top 5 Best Smartphones for Gaming in 2024: Unleash Your Mobile Gaming Potential
In the competitive world of mobile gaming, having a smartphone that can keep up with high-performance games is essential. Whether you’re a casual gamer or a dedicated enthusiast, the best smartphones for gaming in 2024 offer powerful processors, stunning displays, and advanced cooling systems to ensure seamless gameplay. This comprehensive guide ranks the top 5 gaming smartphones that provide an…
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