I was very happy to see that "The Road to Perdition" won the Oscar for cinematography. It was a beautifully photographed movie (as has been discussed here before).

The scene in the rain (no spoilers necessary) was one of the best filmed scenes I've ever seen.

How about that lip lock on Holly Berry!

Mmmmmm.....makes me wanna be an actor!

smart move and an oscar too!

They should of had a 13 year old girl accept the award for Roman Polanski!

I only saw bits and pieces of the broadcast but I can't understand how Daniel Day-Lewis was not given best actor honours. To say he was robbed would be an understatement. Also, how did Eminem's "Lose Yourself" beat U2's "The Hands That Built America" for best song?

I'm kinda disappointed that Martin Scorsese didn't win. But oh well, maybe next time.

Continuing with the subject... the Oscars were true to form with Chicago winning Best Picture. Seems all you need is to adapt a musical to the screen and you'll get one.

I'm not a Steve Martin fan, but I have to admit he had some pretty good jokes tonight.

All in all, it was pretty good. Maybe a little more boring as usual, but the 3.5 hrs went pretty quickly.

A agree Daniel Day-Lewis should have won! He made the butcher come alive!

Michael Moore, who said, "Shame on you Bush" is gonna get really unpopular. Everyone was booing him and they even told the celebrities not to bring up the war and they didn't listen. But the joke afterwards was funny, "The teamsters are helping Moore getting into his trunk."

Cuz U2's song is boring. I was a huge U2 fan back in the mid-80's, but I can't even listen to them any more. I've heard the old stuff too much, and I don't like the new stuff. But don't get me wrong, it's not just a knock on U2. I love Paul Simon and consider him one of the best singer-songwriters of all time. And his song was even more boring. Besides, I like Eminem and "Lose Yourself", so why not throw him a bone

I like the U2 song and i am downloading it now. Another reason he won is his song has the messege of seizing your dreams and becoming what you want. I bought and watched his movie today, and thought it was very great, especially since its based on his life. Bono was lip sinking at least one part when it sounded like he was doing Gregorian Chants.

GOD BLESS AMERICA!..for the great Films and how about all that great music that goes with them!

I think it was echo added to the mic, or maybe a live sampler.

CD - Your forgot to add (and thanks to Vercetti for reminding us)...

GOD BLESS AMERICA!..for the great Films and ... great music [that can be downloaded for free on the web]!

It was an added echo, but look closely, his lips don't match the tone. It looked briefly like an old Asian movie when translated in English.

You got that right Geoff, I won't support these musicians, I support myself, so I steal from them!

Spend some time in a recording studio, DV Besides, I did say it *could* be a triggered sample, which is a legit "instrument" in a live performance...

Nah, they don't deserve money from us, they almost never perform live at these events anyway. Last year, the only live ones i saw were the shitty bluegrass.

I was really hoping that Jack would get his 4th Oscar, but then they gave it to the guy from The Pianist. I haven't seen it, so I can't judge, but I really hope that the decision wasn't made because he was the only nominee who didn't have at least one Oscar already. Anyone who saw the movie care to comment?

Wrong again. At least this year, here and at the Grammy's, they were almost all live.

P.S. You don't have to include your signature in EVERY post. Feel free to uncheck the "Show Signature" box before posting. No one reads them anyway. So please...

DC - I haven't seen The Pianist yet, but I think he deserves it for his acceptance speech -- like Halle last year

Personally, I thought Jack N. was sleeping from time to time, he looked like my grandpa in front of the TV only without glasses. Maybe thats why he wheres them.

With or without glasses Jack Nicholson always wears that naughty smile. many years after the Godfather, Robert Duvall's still looks like Tom Hagen. he's not that old in physical appearance. . . .

GoodFella

Yes Duvall does look good. I'm glad he was representing.

Praise you...you finally got some some of the crap cut down. If others would cut back a few lines we would have more room and things would flow a whole lot easier!

Question is how did you get him to listen to you?

It's a shame that Pacino & DeNiro & Pesci were not there to be included with that cavalcade of 'past' Oscar winners.

But - the less the better, I suppose. If EVERY living Best Actor/Actress Supporting Actor/Actress had been on hand (and there are PLENTY more than we saw), that little feature would have gone on all night!!!

Apple

You know I liked it tho! Good for those that have won one! or two!

Don't get me wrong, Cam --- I liked it, too (though it would've been great if B. Streisand had just shut up & smiled for the camera, like everybody else). I was especially thrilled to see Olivia DeHavilland!! How beautiful and grand she looked - a true legend of the golden age of Hollywood.

But imagine - if even 10 additional winners had been there - it just might have bordered on the tedious. If ALL of them had attended, the thing would've gone on an extra half hour at least!!

Apple

Olivia DeHavilland, wasn't that great.

You know they could space them out thru the show...

first 25 years, 2nd 25 years, last 25 years or even ever ten years before or after coming back from a break....I think the kiss on Holly Berry will be shown for some time to come.
I loveth the line after...about that not coming in the gift bag...or something like that. I also loved the shot with Nick and Jack laughing about it also!