Comments about Heath's not getting the GG:
Many critics felt that Best Actor Drama has not been so hotly contested in many years - to be NOMINATED in a year full of strong male performances was huge! Many also felt that the race came down to Hoffman and Ledger - that means, informally, Heath came in 2nd - f-ing great for a 26yo who never showed this kind of emotional range and intensity on the screen before.
Comment on Ossana's and Ang Lee's acceptance speeches:
DAMN, these people are classy, classy, classy - such admirable restraint and humility!
Comment on Eric McCormack and Dennis Quaid:
I hope you 2 grow up someday and learn to act like responsible adults instead of twittery goons!
Moving on to the Academy Awards:
Regardless of whether or not Heath wins Best Actor, his was an important, seminal performance that people will still be discussing long after I am fertilizer. YES, we should all keep the faith, but, remember that many of the great performances of film history did not win Oscars. Here's some examples:
Bette Davis for
All About EveGloria Swanson for
Sunset BoulevardMarlon Brando for
Streetcar Named DesireAudrey Hepburn for
Breakfast at Tiffany'sRegardless of your age, I'm sure all of you know 2-3 of these, and these films are all at least 45 YEARS OLD!
The GGs and Oscars are very nice, indeed, but they don't necessarily build legends. Heath Ledger as Ennis IS film legend in the making, and we've all had the privilege to be here and see it.
Sorry if I sound like a film teacher, but I wanna see

on those faces, people!
JerBear