For the first time since I can remember, I thought the Oscar show was not about its star host and his/her fireworks or about massaging the conscience of America.  It was about the movies and the stars and the people behind the craft of movie making.  Kimmel played the role of genial host keeping the audience engaged through what would otherwise be a boring list of nominees and winners.  My lasting impression was, and should be, "Wow, what an interesting and diverse group of movies, actors and skilled technicians there turned out to be this year."