I like Ellen DeGeneres.

I think Ms. DeGeneres is a wonderful talent and an inspiration to millions.

I was a big fan of her work both as a stand-up comedian and later when she had a prime-time hit television show on ABC.  I used to watch her show every week.

However:  She’s a TERRIBLE host of the Academy Awards show.

I attended a special screening of the five live-action short films nominated for this year’s Oscars.

Allow me to tell you a little bit about them.