Belated 2006 Oscar Post

I was excited about this year's Oscar for two reasons: Jon Stewart & Ang Lee. I wanted to see Jon jabbing the stars and the old boys club with his sharp wit. I also wanted Ang Lee to win and he did, finally. His first Oscar nomination with "Sense & Sensiblity" was too early for him even though I knew he was going to be one of the greatest directors of our age. After few more stellar films, he won to prove himself and his talent that was true to the hearts.

The best picture, although I saw NONE of the films nominated for the best picture, I felt the Academy was choosing over the race film over the gay film. Although the buzz on the Brokeback Mountain was overwhelmingly favorable to win, but the Academy did the 'practical' thing. I knew it was too early for a gay film to win the best picture despite the progress made in recent years.

And I'm disappointed that there's no surprise or spontaneous, organic celebration in this year's Oscar. Kudos to George Clooney's admirable acceptance speech, though. That was one of those speeches that Hollywood & Academy tradition are proud to be a part of.

"Cracking Cheese, Gromit!"

p.s I would like to thank the uploaders who saved my valuable time by allowing me to skip commericals and fast-forward boring parts without assistance of TiVo. Thank you, progress.