Icelandic town glad it’s Oscar-worthy

The pivotal moment in the over-the-top Will Farrell comedy “Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga” is the performance of the eponymous duo’s Eurovision entry: “Húsavík (My Hometown).” Their faux power anthem is up for an Oscar for Best Original Song.

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