2009 Oscar Results (Compared to My Predictions)
Cats: Current Events, Movies|14 out of 24 picks correct! Yes! A marked improvement!! I’d like to thank the academy…
Of course, cade got 16 right. But I suppose someone who has seen most of the films should be able to judge between them a little better. For the record (and despite my earnest intentions) I’ve still only seen Wall-E, The Dark Knight, Kung Fu Panda, Wanted, Iron Man, and Tropic Thunder. So basically the same as any non-film geek in my demographic, I suppose.
Some favorite Oscar moments this year:
- The opening number with janky ‘Be Kind Rewind’ sets
- Hugh Jackman’s hosting
- Heath Ledger’s family accepting his well-deserved award
- The one winner who said “Domo arigato, Mr. Roboto”
- The new way of having previous winning actors personally telling nominees how great they are. This makes being nominated a true honor, and I really hope they continue this practice.
- Reaching a personal all-time high in predictions, and getting over 50% right. Great feeling, despite cade’s valid point that most of the front-runners won. I will take the new personal best with the only regret being my failure to see any of the main nominees before the ceremony.
