The only way I would watch even a clip of the Oscars is if Sean Penn walks on stage and self-immolates. Now, that would be something I could enjoy watching.
Who gives a crap. They ostracized Eastwood. I loved Gran Torino!
Michael Medved said that SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE was a fine movie...However, he was more enthusiastic about GRAN TORINO. (It was not nominated for Oscars.)
I hope that Mickey Rourke wins...I like his story...He had ups and downs in his life...Now, he apparently gave a performance worthy of an Oscar. Sean Penn already won an Oscar a few years ago...for MYSTIC RIVER.