Monday, February 25, 2008

Falling Slowly - All Rise!

Daym! Nailed them predictions, didn't I? Best Director, Best Film, Best Actress, Best Actor and Best Supporting Actor. Had totally pictured Cate Blanchette winning for Supp. Actress, but Swinton bagged that one. But still - 5 out of 6!
  • Jon Stewart was so much more confident and poised, this time around. He's truly filling Billy Crystal's shoes.
  • Sheer hotness - Marion Cotillard!
  • Diavlo (Juno) winning Original Screenplay - nice!
  • Ratatouille bagging Best Animated Feature - tres bien!
  • But without doubt - Best Original Song, everyone! All rise! Hansard/Irglova - you are both rockstars!
With stiff competition from Oscar legends like Alan Menken in one of the most intense categories, coupled with all that controversy about eligibility, Once emerged victorious. This goes to prove the immense power of honest heartfelt music. What a moving performance, and what a genuine and sincere award speech! Jon bringing Marketa back to complete hers was the sweetest thing ever!

Those who still haven't any of the following - Juno, Once, No Country for Old Men, There Will Be Blood and La Vie En Rose - please do!

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