So you might as well either enjoy the speeches or ignore them. After all, there's plenty of other reasons to watch, from the glamour and star power to the jokes to the chance of seeing some of your favorite 2016 movies and actors win prizes -- and maybe make history in the process.
Here's what to watch for during the 89th Academy Awards on Feb 26.
"Moonlight" director Barry Jenkins could become the first black winner of the Best Director prize in the 89-year history of the Oscars. (And his film could become the first Best Picture winner with a gay protagonist.) Instead, however, Chazelle will probably become the youngest winner of the directing prize, or at least he could tie Norman Taurog, who was also 32 when he won in 1932 for "Skippy."
Oh, and cross your fingers for Kevin O'Connell, nominated for Best Sound Mixing for "Hacksaw Ridge." He's the record-holder for most Oscar nominations (20) without a win. Could the 21st time be the charm?
