2009 Oscar Winners

Aw, the 2008 film season is over. All that Oscar buzz is behind us...well, at least until next year. ;)

But how did you all enjoy this year's Oscars? I for one thought they were a tad on the long side, and it seemed like every two seconds there was a commercial break - but, oh well, I suppose they had to pay for that little celebration somehow. ;)

Hugh Jackman did a nice job of hosting, he really is no stranger to the stage, as we all know. There were some oddly funny bits as well, like who could forget the Joaquin Phoenix impersonation by Ben Stiller?? Haha, wow, that was, uh...interesting. :)

Well, here's a quuick wrapup of all this years' winners.

Best Picture: Slumdog Millionaire

I was actually really happy with this choice - it's a great film, and probably the best out of the nominees. (Although Frost/Nixon comes in a close second for me).

Best Actor in a Leading Role: Sean Penn, Milk
Great choice. I was mostly rooting for Mickey Rourke, but Sean Penn was a great choice. I very much enjoyed his acceptance speech as well.

Best Actress in a Leading Role: Kate Winslet, The Reader

Loved this one! She deserved it. Brilliant actress, in a great role. I'm very happy for her.

Best Directing: Danny Boyle For Slumdog Millionaire

I love Danny Boyle, really stand-up guy. I'm glad he's getting some recognition! =) I will never forget the night I met this truly amazing guy!! =)

Best Foreign Language Film: Departures (Japan)
Best Original Score: Slumdog Millionaire, A.R. Rahman
Best Original Song: ''Jai Ho,'' Slumdog Millionaire
Best Editing: Slumdog Millionaire
Best Sound Mixing: Slumdog Millionaire
Best Sound Editing: The Dark Knight
Best Visual Effects: The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
Best Documentary Short: Smile Pinki
Best Documentary Feature: Man on Wire
Best Actor in a Supporting Role: Heath Ledger, The Dark Knight
Best Actress in a Supporting Role: Penélope Cruz, Vicky Cristina Barcelona
Best Live Action Short: Spielzeugland (Toyland)
Best Cinematography: Slumdog Millionaire
Best Makeup: The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
Best Costume Design: The Duchess
Best Art Direction: The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
Best Animated Short: La Maison en Petits Cubes
Best Animated Feature: WALL-E
Best Adapted Screenplay: Slumdog Millionaire, Simon Beaufoy
Best Original Screenplay: Milk, Dustin Lance Black