Just as suspected…. The Oscars this year were a snooze-fest!

The Academy gave out its honours for the 78th time tonight. Jon Stewart hosted and his opener was pretty sweet. He was the true champ after having a slew of old hosts say no thanks before the honour was asked upon him… and he had them make a cameo in the opening pre-taped squence. Kudos to Steve Martin, Whoopi, Mel Gibson and Letterman for their bits. Tee hee funny.Unfortunately the rest of the 78th Academy Awards ceremony was a three and a half hour snooze. Just ask Charlize Theron.. She had a pillow installed on her gown just to get through it all.

BIG PROPS to our friends Clif and Jen who threw a kick ass Oscar party tonight!! Thank God for that!

All in all it was a night for Giesha, Brokeback, and Crash. Reese surprisingly took it home for her portrayal of June Carter in Walk The Line, Hoffman took home best actor for Capote, Crash won for best pic of the year (wow!), Clooney took one of three for his supporting role in Syriana and Rachel Wesz now has a Globe and an Oscar this year for her supporting role in The Constant Gardener. Crash won for best original screenplay and Brokeback won best Adapted Screenplay and Ang Lee won for best director. For the full meal deal you can check out http://www.oscar.com/.

Now for the sweet and sour.
(will add the pics as they come available)
Best dressed: Salma Heyek
It’s all about the long flowy dresses tonight. While nude seemed to be colour of choice… my breath was taken with this saucy tourquoise number worn by the voluptuous Salma Hayek. Hands down my favorite dress of the night.

Most Bland Nudes of the night: Nicole Kidman, Naomi Watts, Jessica Alba, Jennifer Garner, Uma Thurman

Who’s ever going to remember you in a flesh coloured gown?

Worst Spray on Tan: JLo
Most in need of a Ham Sandwich: Hilary Swank
Best Males: Wilson Brothers, Jamie Foxx, Jake Gyllenhaal
Best Make-up: Michelle Williams Worst Hair: Keira Knightley
Most Gracefule Trip on Stage: Jennifer GarnerMost like a Vampire: Nicole Kidman

Funniest of the night: Ben Stiller, Will Farrell, Steve Carrell, Jon Stewart
Prettiest Asian: Zhang Ziyi

(Props to China Daily for getting out the shots to us simpleton-bloggers. Lots of pics at their link to browse through)