Going wild at the Academy Awards.

Loved Ellen.

Loved the show.

Loved, loved, loved the wall of 30 or more typewriters when they gave the writing award.

Penelope Cruz + Robert DeNiro.

Standing in front of a backdrop of classic restored machines, all with paper rolled in their carriages.

“Get me a screen shot!” I screamed, delirious with pleasure, pacing in front of the screen.

Vin and Jamie laughed.  Neither of them moved a muscle.

Impossible, Vin said.  Academy doesn’t approve re-use of their images.

I watched “12 Years a Slave” win for “Adapted” and Spike Jonze take home “Original” for “HER”.

Just know, if you saw it, it was ground-breaking.  When have you ever seen a wall of typewriters like that before?

Very, very cool.  Beautiful.  Metal on metal.  

I’m still excited.

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P.S.  Thank you, Carol Polisner, for finding me the image!  You’re a Godsend.  It’s beautiful.

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The day after:  I’m cruising the internet looking for a picture to share.  One thing I’ve found — reviewers gave the wall a special shout-out.

http://www.laineygossip.com/Ellen-DeGeneres-hosts-the-Oscars-2014/29560