Practicalmadness

Dag-nabbit. Actually, my true thoughts are a little more intense, but after all...well, the five second delay.

I seriously could not have predicted that The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King would sweep all eleven of its categories. I mean, I know Hollywood loves these movies, but this is a little bit crazy. Not that I'm complaining, although it would have been nice to see Master and Commander pick up another statue or two.

Sofia Coppola now has an Academy Award. My last shred of faith in the American film industry is now gone.

Observed: Fran Walsh is kinda cute. Jennifer Garner = hot. Also, I think Martin Scorsese can stop making movies now -- he has truly found his calling as spokesauteur for the American Express card.

Tha game

After an extremely competitive Oscars Game, Ellen Jaramillo managed a respectable 65 point lead over your humble narrator, securing the people's ovation and fame forever as this year's winner. She also secures a $25 American Express giftcard, $10 in online spending cash and a small token of my admiration, probably involving Legos.

Just behind my own score of 790 points was Paul Jarnagin, our second runner-up with a scary 710. While I had originally planned to not award a first prize if I came in second, I think we can rustle up some Legos for Mr. Jarnagin as well.

Congratulations, and thanks to everyone for playing.