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Liz Smith
"BIG DOESN'T necessarily mean better. Sunflowers aren't better than
violets," wrote
At the 82nd Academy Awards, in
And how wonderful that
I thought the people producing the Academy Awards took quite a risk bringing the one and only Barbra Streisand out to present the Best Director award.
Streisand, a great director herself, Oscar-scorned and
always vocal on feminist issues, was naturally thrilled to announce
Bigelow's name. But could she have hidden her displeasure had
But maybe it wasn't such a risk to have Barbra do the honors? She is sui generis. And maybe, just maybe, she had an insider's tip.
I MUST say I thought the acceptance speeches were pretty dismal.
And the
Jeff Bridges' Oscar acceptance for Best Actor
was casual and unimportant. Only
Sandra Bullock's Oscar acceptance for Best Actress,
overcoming an unfortunate lipstick color and hairstyle, was gracious, funny and interesting in taking the
prize away in the presence of
Hey, I must have been away on vacation when
Also bad! No offense to the late, much-admired director
Disgraceful.
Columbia Celebrates Kathryn Bigelow, Its Big Oscar Winner
You knew it was unavoidable: Colleges claiming Oscar winners the day after the glamorous event. And who can blame them? Why else would they have a 'Famous Alumni' section on Wikipedia?
'Avatar' vs. 'The Hurt Locker'?
I am personally afraid that 'Avatar,' which has made so much splashy money, will win in what may well be a box office bonanza vote. But James Cameron's science fiction 3-D work, which has astonished so many, is certainly not 'the best' picture. So, I am hoping a woman director, Kathryn Bigelow, will make history by winning best picture with The Hurt Locker
Sandra Bullock - 82nd Academy Awards Oscar for Best Actress
First-time nominee Sandra Bullock won the Oscar for Best Actress at the 82nd annual Academy Awards for her portrayal of Leigh Anne Tuohy in The Blind Side. In her own humble and self-depracating style, Bullock delivered one of the most memorable acceptance speeches. Bullock was full of thankfulness while paying homage to parents in general and her mother in particular.
Jeff Bridges - 82nd Academy Awards Oscar for Best Actor
One of Hollywood's most successful actors, Jeff Bridges won the Oscar for best actor for his role as washed-out country singer Bad Blake in the music drama "Crazy Heart." This is the first Oscar for the five-time Academy Award nominee.
Will Oscar Lose Its 'Crazy Heart' for Jeff Bridges
Jeff Bridges is vying against George Clooney (Up in the Air), Colin Firth (A Single Man), Morgan Freeman (Invictus) and Jeremy Renner (The Hurt Locker). To the millions who tune in to the Oscars on March 7, these terrific performances. Every one deserves an award. But this is Jeff Bridge's year. The same goes for Sandra Bullock. Here's why
Oscar Nominations and Nominees
Oscarcast Challenged By More Nominations
Widening the Academy Awards field to 10 contenders for 2009 was hailed and criticized on various fronts, with some seeing the expanded roster as a crass, grade-inflating attempt to provide more populist appeal -- thus boosting the audience's rooting interest and, presumably, the kudocast's ratings.
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82nd Academy Awards Oscar Winners: Will Oscar Lose Its 'Crazy Heart' for Jeff Bridges