The 2008 Oscars

Not really surprised wit hthe Best Picture winner. 'No Country' was a killer movie! And the Best Actor for Daniel Day Lewis was a clear shot. Day-Lewis is nigh untouchable whenever nominated. He's an acting tour-de-force.

Now - the Best Actress was MY upset. I thought that Cate Blanchett was the clear winner for her powerful performance as Queen Elizabeth in 'Golden Age'...guess I was wrong! Not only is she one of my favorite actresses, she was also a double nominee (best actress/supporting actress). Personally, I thought she did a heckuva a job playing a medieval queen AND playing Bob Dylan.

The Best Actress was won by a no-name french girl in a 'who-what?' French movie. (Marion Cotillard in "La Vie en Rose")

 I'm sure she did a great job. But who in the US actually saw this movie? Or even heard of it? I don't know. Call me old-fashioned or prejudice - but shouldn't the 'Best Of' Oscars go to films that were released in the States? If this is not the case, then we should start a new category for 'Best Foreign Actor/Actress'. IMO. I'm sure there are others who feel this way.

I also think that The Transformers was severly snubbed in all of the editing and FX categories. Yes, it was a juvenile, smash-up, bang-up, cartoon-adapted movie; but it was STILL a techno-fx marvel, and it should have been treated as such! The biggest sore spot? It lost best sound editing and mixing to Bourne Ultimatum. That kinda ticked me off.

And the french poo-poo movie (La vie vah blah blah lol) won best makeup over NORBIT! Now, I didn't think much of Norbit the movie at all. It was whack. But we cannot deny that Eddie Murphy effectively played 4 roles flawlessly in full body maekup! The makeup job was amazing. And that lost to a chick movie? C'mon Academy members - show some love to the little guys.

All in all - this was a bland year for movies. No stand out moments (save 'No Country...'), no memorable scenes, no hip catch-phrases (Show me the money!), and the Oscar show reflected that. it was dry and crackly. Jon Stewart did all he could, but even that didn't help the lowest ratings in its history.

My Favorite Oscar Moment: GARY BUSEY harrassing Ryan Seacrest and Jennifer Garner on the red carpet! Sweeeet.

hey maybe Busey should host next year! Now THAT will get ratings! :-)