The Academy Awards

Some people live for the Superbowl, some for March Madness, some the Kentucky Derby - I live for the Academy Awards. Tonight was my night. I thought the awards this year were very well done. I really enjoyed the way they brought out past winners to award the actor and actress awards. I was very touched by many words spoken. I LOVED Sean Penn's words. I thought he was very wise when said "For those who saw the signs of hatred as our cars drove in tonight, I think it's a good time for those who voted for the ban against gay marriage to sit and reflect on their great shame and their shame in their grandchildren's eyes if they continue that support," Penn said. "We've got to have equal rights for everyone." A.R. Rahman, the composer of the Slumdog Millionaire score, said that he is where he is now because in his life he has had many opportunities to chose between love and hate, and he chose love. I am so happy that Kate Winslet won for a role that came from one of my favorite books ever. I teared up when Heath Ledger won his category, and I cheered for every award Slumdog Millionaire took. If you see only one movie this year, it should be Slumdog Millionaire. If you see one more movie though, go see either The Reader or Revolutionary Road. I loved them both.

As far as the dresses go, loved Natalie Portman's dress as well as Anne Hathaway's. I thought Angelina Jolie looked lovely, as usual.