The segment normally devotes just a few seconds to each honoree, reflecting a Proustian notion that those brief, flickering images— Audrey Hepburn standing in the rain in “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” or Madeline Kahn turning to the camera in “Paper Moon”—are enough to trigger cinematic sense memories in the audience.
The idea of making “In Memoriam” an Oscars fixture was initially met with skepticism by then-producer Gilbert Cates when Mr. Shapiro suggested reviving the feature for the 1994 show. “Gil said, ‘Oh, God, Mike, we’ve tried that once. It was deadly. ABC hated it because it stopped the show.’” Mr. Cates was referring to a performance of Marvin Hamlisch’s “Come Light the Candles” sung by Sammy Davis Jr. at the 1978 Oscars, accompanied by an uninspired roll call of stills.Mr.
Mr. Shapiro couldn’t resist ending the segment with a flourish most years: In 1994, it was Vincent Gardenia gregariously blowing a kiss; in 1999, a young Roddy McDowall philosophically leaning his head against a doorway. “One ends with Marcello Mastroianni, ” Mr. Shapiro said. “He waves goodbye. That is the kind of shot I was looking for—for everybody.”
Today, Mr. Rubin stresses the importance of having “In Memoriam” reflect the range of artisans and craftspeople who make movies, not just the stars. “It has evolved into not just a parade of famous faces but a way of honoring much lesser-known film professionals who are equally important,” Mr. Rubin said.
They should post a list of people before honoring them so in case they forget somebody. They always seem to forget a few.
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File this story under nobodycares. No one will be watching this show.
And we all sing, “ding dong the witch is dead, which old witch, the wicked witch....”
Most don't care about the Oscars...
I feel deeply sad for anyone who is 'devastated' by the death of an entertainer they have never met. What must their life be like? Also, if after this year you need to be reminded about the death of a celebrity specifically in order to contemplate mortality, something is wrong.
I'm sure for the 20 people who tune in it will be touching.
People care about the Oscars?
Oscars? What’s that?
George Clooney's career will be remembered
What audience?
They already have a system that reminds actors the passage of time, ZERO calls from their agent
“In Memoriam” reminds the audience to take stock of the passage of time.' Actually, given the length of the show and of some of the speeches, I think the audience is well aware of the passage of time