Major Winners at the Oscars
Well, the Oscars broadcast just wrapped up and I have to say that was one of the most boring shows I’ve seen in recent years. I didn’t like Ellen as a host; she didn’t seem to be able to ad lib as well as some of the other people that have hosted in the past and she just wasn’t very funny. Yes, I did laugh a few times, but mostly I was just cringing.
The song and dance numbers were annoying as usual. It amazes me how many people say those numbers are the worst part of the show, and yet they remain a fixture year after year.
Oh, and how scary did a completely bald Jack Nicholson look??
Anyway, here were the winners in the major categories:
Best Picture: The Departed
Best Director: Martin Scorsese (FINALLY!)
Best Actor: Forest Whitaker (I wanted Leo to win, but Forest is a good choice too.)
Best Actress: Helen Mirren (never heard of her)
Best Supporting Actor: Alan Arkin
Best Supporting Actress: Jennifer Hudson
Best Original Screenplay: Little Miss Sunshine
Best Adapted Screenplay: The Departed