The Oscar’s held very little surprise, and what has already been written so far across “the internets” covers the highlights – MoNique and Sandra’s speeches, The Hurt Locker’s win, The Kanye moment, and the hosts.  It really was a predictable affair if you were to read up ever so little beforehand.

Oscar is continuing to mean very little to me other than a voting party with friends and family.  The revelation that people campaign for their nomination and win sucked a lot of air out of the festivities.  This isn’t your high school’s ASB, we can already judge your performance.  You don’t need to tell us what you will do for us this year, you already did it.  If your performance deserved it, then good for you – here’s a vote.  I understand the double edged sword.  Out of the loads of films to be considered, not everyone can actually see them all.  But if people aren’t taking the time to watch the films, doesn’t that diminish the value of the statue?