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Published Sunday, February 27, 2005 by seanlmccarthy | E-mail this post

OSCAR NOMINEES ONSTAGE TOGETHER: First off, I already lost one of my newsroom "contest" tiebreaker categories, so let's say an early goodbye to my $2. I wanted my $2. I wanted my $2. Not that I'm Better Off Dead. Back on point ...

The art direction nominees arrived onstage in their altogether, which I guess was supposed to save time and show us people we wouldn't otherwise get to see in person. At least they didn't pan them for their looks of humiliation in losing to the Aviator duo. And how about that quick cut to Chris Rock after the acceptance speeches? That was quick!

In more important news, Morgan Freeman wins best supporting actor! I'm 1-for-1 in my Oscar "contest." He was humble, modest, dignified. And he gets played off with the theme to Superman!????!!!! Intriguing.