I think the ceremony was hurriedly put together due to the writer's strike, thus a lot of disorganized flashbacks, but leaving Whoopi (am I spelling her name wrong???)out was unforgivable. I'm thinking that maybe she might have really gotten under someone's skin among the higher ups, but I'm just speculating. Even so, she should have been recognized.

I think this was the first year in my life I had not seen any of the nominated films. I had only seen clips of La Vien Rose, but when I saw them I really had my "money" on the actress who won ( can't think of her name) She had the most gracious acceptance speech I think, except for the best supporting actor (can't think of his name either..ha).. but I like the way he thanked his mother in Spanish and truly honored her at the Oscars.

I don't really care too much for Jon Stewart but I appreciated him calling the young woman back to express her thoughts about winning. She and her partner had won for the best song and also had performed the song. She was very gracious and I like the way she encouraged independent musicians.