Post Oscar Wrap Up

So I wasn't exactly on the money when it came to last night's 81st Annual Academy Awards. It wasn't rocket science that Heath Ledger would win Best Actor, Supporting and that Slumdog Millionaire would walk away with Best Picture, but I do feel there were a few people who were robbed for the sake of making a political statement. Sean Penn for Best Actor, Leading? That should have gone to Mickey Rourke.

All blunders aside, the show was really top-notch. They seemed to be pulling out all the stops in a mad dash effort to improve ratings. I especially enjoyed how more respect was paid to each person nominated within the acting categories. Speeches delivered from past recipients were a very nice touch. We often forget the human side of the award show, and should appreciate the hard work and dedication they put into entertaining all of us.

Winners of the "Big Five":

Best Actor, Leading: Sean Penn for "Milk"
Best Actor, Supporting: Heath Ledger for "The Dark Knight"
Best Actress, Leading: Kate Winslet for "The Reader"
Best Actress, Supporting: Penelope Cruz for "Vicky Cristina Barcelona"
Best Picture: "Slumdog Millionaire"