| The 81st Academy Awards kicked off with a stunning performance by Wolverine himself, Hugh Jackman. Hugh turned out to be a very entertaining host and the show had many surprises. Changes to this years Oscars included genre clips from all movies, even non-nominees from 2008. Offering a look back at the entire film year and giving credit to all films, which was a delightful surprise. Also new the Supporting Actor/Actress and Lead Actor/Actress’ were presented by a selection of five pass winners who announced each nominee and thanked them for their contribution to the industry. At which time the winner was announced.The 2009 Oscar winners are:
Best Picture:
* Slumdog Millionaire
Best Actor:
* Sean Penn, Milk
Best Actress:
* Kate Winslet, The Reader
Best Supporting Actor:
* Heath Ledger, The Dark Knight
Best Supporting Actress:
* Penelope Cruz, Vicky Cristina Barcelona
Best Director:
* Danny Boyle, Slumdog Millionaire
Best Original Screenplay:
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* Milk
Best Adapted Screenplay:
* Slumdog Millionaire
Best Animated Film:
* Wall*E
Best Foreign Language Film:
* Departures
Best Art Direction:
* The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
Cinematography:
* Slumdog Millionaire
Sound Mixing:
* Slumdog Millionaire
Sound Editing:
* The Dark Knight
Original Score:
* Slumdog Millionaire
Original Song:
* “Jai Ho” from Slumdog Millionaire
Costume:
* The Duchess
Documentary Feature:
* Man on Wire
Documentary (short subject):
* Smile Pinki
Makeup:
* The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
Animated Short Film:
* La Maison en Petits Cubes
Live Action Short Film:
* Spielzeugland (Toyland)
Visual Effects:
* The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
Review By:
Jolene Mendez
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