The Oscars

In my last few posts I have been talking about current political events. I have mentioned that I will write about not only politics but any current event that affects our lives. So right now I will be talking about an annual cultural event which the whole world is going crazy about: THE OSCARS. 81st annual academy awards will be held tonight, February 22nd in Hollywood, Los Angles. Since there is a 9 hours of time difference between Los Angles and Turkey, here The Oscars will be broadcasted in the morning. The host for 2009 Oscars will be Hugh Jackman.
I think it's great that Oscars are such a big deal because it shows cultural development. We have reached a point where we can enjoy and criticize art. That is a huge success. In the Oscars there is no place for stupid celebrities going into a fight or doing something unnecessary to get attention. This is the most important movie event of the year.
Also events like these help us to forget about our problems for a moment and be a part of a greater thing. It gives us the opportunity to be excited for a while. So even though the Academy Awards Ceremony doesn't necessarily affect our lives, it gives us a great show to watch.


THE NOMINATIONS

Best Picture
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button - Frost / Nixon - Milk - The Reader - Slumdog Millionaire

Actor in a Leading Role
Richard Jenkins - Frank Langella - Sean Penn - Brad Pitt - Mickey Rourke

Actor in a Supporting Role
Josh Brolin - Robert Downey Jr. - Philip Seymour Hoffman - Heath Ledger - Michael Shannon

Actress in a Leading Role
Anne Hathaway - Angelina Jolie - Melissa Leo - Meryl Streep - Kate Winslet

Actress in a Supporting Role
Amy Adams - Penelope Cruz - Viola Davis - Taraji P. Henson - Marisa Tomei

MY WINNING GUESSES

Best Picture: Slumdog Millionaire
Actor in a Leading Role: Brad Pitt
Actor in a Supporting Role: Philip Seymour Hoffman
Actress in a Leading Role: Meryl Streep
Actress in a Supporting Role: Amy Adams