Why are sound editing and costume design awards televised?
I get that Hollywood wants throw a bone to the hordes of people who make their overpaid stars look good. But that should come in the form of one or two obscure categories — say, special effects and makeup — which can serve as a nod to the non-stars in the house. By cutting set design, costume design and sound editing, the program can shrink a bit and maybe offer a little more time for performances and star turns — they way this year’s much better received Grammy awards did.
