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So. The Academy Awards. I knew that the 75th anniversary was going to be big. Was I disappointed.

Hell no!

Oh my lord.

The Big Six:
Best Supporting Actress -- Catherine Zeta-Jones (Chicago)
Best Supporting Actor -- Chris Cooper (Adaptation)
Best Actor -- Adrien Brody (The Pianist)
Best Actress -- Nicole Kidman (The Hours)
Best Motion Picture -- Chicago
Best Director -- Roman Polanski

"The Pianist" must have been one Hell of a movie, for the Academy to give the Oscar to Roman Polanski. I have to see this movie now. And Adrien Brody certainly isn't hard on the eyes. How about that kiss to Halle Berry, though, eh? ;) I thought it was going to be a normal congratulatory peck, but no... Halle Berry lost that game of tonsil hockey.

I'm so glad Catherine Zeta-Jones won! First person to win an acting award for a musical since Liza Minelli in 1972. She did a great job, and looked smashing. I was sad that Renee Zellweger didn't win, but, oh well. :(

And I was still rooting for TTT for best motion picture, but it appeared to be rather fruitless. Oh well, next year, I can feel it...

And Eminem winning the Oscar for best song? Can we say holy fuck?

Well, if you weren't sure if the apocalypse was upon us...

Steve Martin was an excellent host. I still think they should get Nathan Lane and Matthew Broderick to do it together, and I like Whoopi Goldberg. My favorite line of the night? "Look, there's Roman Polanski!... GET 'IM!" My mother was in tears.

Did anyone else see Sean Astin's face when Mickey pulled the Ring out of the envelope when they were awarding the best animation feature film and said, "Very funny, Frodo."? That was the most hilarious face I've ever seen. It was part bewilderment and part amusement.

And the Bowling for Columbine director? Ahem. Interesting guy. Fictitous president, indeed. (Not saying I'm agreeing or disagreeing... but for God's sake, he got boo'd.)

I guess I've never heard Colin Farrell speak with his Irish accent, but wow, its one thick mofo. V. nice. ::grins appreciatively::

And, once again, a tear came to my eye in the Memoriam. We miss you, Richard Harris.

Also, am I correct in thinking the pin that a lot of people were wearing on their lapels was a dove? (Adrien Brody, Richard Gere, Dustin Hoffman, and Daniel Day-Lewis were all sporting one. There were a few more that I saw, but those are the ones I remember.)

The more of these that I see, I am sure entertainment is what I want to go into... damnit, I want one of those statues of my own. Directing, acting, producing... Hell, I want to do it all and I want to be good at it.

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Yeah...they were peace doves.

"The Pianist" must have been one Hell of a movie, for the Academy to give the Oscar to Roman Polanski. I have to see this movie now.

I actually went and saw it last night, coincidentally enough. I warn you, it's hard going. I think I cried though about three quarters of the film, and spent the other in shocked numbness. It's a horrible, horrible film to watch, but beautifully filmed. Just don't wear mascara if you do go. :)

And Adrien Brody certainly isn't hard on the eyes.
Oh, I completely agree. Although he does look quite a lot like a famous British impressionist called Alistair McGowan, which I found distracting.

Yes, I expect that would be a sad film to see. But if its beautifully done, I think I can make the sacrifice of my eyes being red.

Now, just to find someone to go with...

I loved Sean Astin's face! He is so adorable. My mum was saying how he was the only cast member there/that they showed, and how Sam is the faithful servant -- Sean wasn't giving up hope even though the Academy gipped TTT. Bah.

Adrien Brody + great speech = yummy.

I love how he stopped the band. But what he said was definitely worth another minute and a half of air time.

Michael Moore's speech was by far the most entertaining and liberating speech in Oscar history. Adrien Brody wins hands down though, for having the best speech. But everyone seems to be forgetting Chris Cooper's words for peace. Short, sweet, and to the point.

Yes, Chris Cooper I overlooked. He's an excellent actor and deserved that award.

The funniest part of Michael Moore's speech were the looks on the faces of various audience members, i.e. Julienne Moore. Adrien Brody was looking around like he expected the CIA to burst in and gun him down (well, welcome to Ashcroft's America...). But you're right, Adrien Brody's was definitely the best.

WHOO!!!

Sorry, it's like my new favorite movie (has been since before I saw it...if that makes any sense at all)

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