68 comments

• Aryan A
  The Dark Knight addresses issues that are experience in modern society today. It did it so well, especially Christopher Nolan being able to nail the double-villain. I didn't expect it to win Best Picture, but a nomination was a definitive. I used to respect the Oscars, but since Crash won, that respect has diminished. It will satisfy us all if TDK comes out with at least 5.

  report abuseposted February 8, 2009, 10:56 pm PST
• Tobi
  Oh, and last years "No Country For Old Men" sucks. Big time. No doubt this winner will be a bogus movie too.

  report abuseposted February 6, 2009, 1:53 pm PST
• Tobi
  I think they should hae atleast put in the original screenplay from The Dark Knight. I read it, and it was actually really good. And more original scores...sheesh.

  report abuseposted February 6, 2009, 1:47 pm PST
• rich r
  I do think not nominating the Dark Night was a mistake even though I don't believe it would have won. It deserved consideration. When the film however became so violent you couldn't bring your children to see it. Christopher Nolan made a bigger mistake.

  report abuseposted January 23, 2009, 4:40 am PST
• Knuckles
  Nothing surprises me from Hollywood. Can we say government bailout soon? The public votes on a movie by ticket and dvd sales. The whole award thing is just strutting , showing off, and red carpeting ......besides....nobody watches the award ceremony except the media and their own industry. Save yourself 3 or 4 hours and read the results on YAHOO the next day.

  report abuseposted January 23, 2009, 4:16 am PST
• buckyhatesbuckeyes
  Who are these complete morons that choose these films for Best Picture, and do they even watch these films? This is why I NEVER watch the Oscars. Its like giving the Vince Lombardi trophy to the Detroit Lions.

  report abuseposted January 22, 2009, 9:56 pm PST
• Debbi
  Has everyone forgotten Christian Bale? He is a wonderful actor, easy on the eyes and is a respectable and warm hearted guy! Knows his craft forward and backwards and everyone loves to see him act! I 'll go out of my way to get to watch anything he does. Hey Christian, Alabama loves you!

  report abuseposted January 22, 2009, 7:59 pm PST
• Jeff
  How is it that the Academy decides to nominate all these movies released in the last week of the year (and usually only in limited release) just to get Oscar consideration, yet no body goes to see them. The Dark Knight was a brillant movie from start to finish. with an outstanding story, teriffic acting by a great cast, visionary directing by Nolan. The Academy should be ashamed of itself.

  report abuseposted January 22, 2009, 7:12 pm PST
• Thomas K
  Yip

  report abuseposted January 22, 2009, 6:11 pm PST
• jhnfgeroa
  Until the first award show aired I had never heard of Slumdog Millionaire(?) or the Reader both are movies I can hardly wait not to see. The people who make up the panel who make the decision on who pick the movies of the year have no imagination plus they say that movies of the year are primarily based on ticket sales...YEAH RIGHT!!!!

  report abuseposted January 22, 2009, 4:19 pm PST