----------------------------Original message---------------------------- I've given up thinking that the Academy has a self-reflexive consciousness. I finally thought this would be the year that they realize they should stop rewarding mediocre shit that will be erased in film history in favor of things that will go down as important and innovative. Yes, I bet on Pulp & I got burned. Oh well, my ideals have been squelched yet again. Best Surprise in Presentation, Not Awards: Dave's "Wanna Buy a Monkey" bit. Best Surprise in Awards, Not Presentation: Priscilla actually getting the award it deserved for best costumes. ******** jajasoon tlitteu ([log in to unmask]) "You've probably heard that Microsoft has recently taken over the Catholic Church. The Vatican was pleased, saying, 'Well, we've been using icons for over 2000 years, and Microsoft has only been using them for 3, so we figure we'll be able to help them out a bit.'"