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Ben Affleck’s Best Director snub became a major talking point this awards season, but that indignity seemed to be rectified when the actor/screenwriter/producer/director was awarded the Best Picture Oscar for “Argo.” Flanked by producers Grant Heslov and George Clooney, a humbled and emotional Affleck very quickly thanked “thousands” of people before finally breaking down when dedicating the award to his wife Jennifer Garner and their kids. —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo: Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
10. David Arquet...Millions of people watch the Oscars telecast, but what you didn’t see is that actor David Arquette was backstage in the press room covering the event for satellite radio. After three extremely disruptive questions, including asking Christoph Waltz for his thoughts on an African-American pope and lamenting his own failure to win an Oscar, Arquette was ignored by Academy representatives, despite his best efforts to ask a question. —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo by Mike Windle/Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
9. ‘Django Uncha...Quentin Tarantino’s “Django Unchained” was one of the most controversial films of the year, due in no small part to its violence, subject matter and liberal use of the N-word. Despite this, Tarantino won the Oscar for Best Original Screenplay, and actor Christoph Waltz shockingly defeated favorites Robert De Niro and Alan Arkin to win Best Supporting Actor. —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
8. Musicals Reig...Last night, the Oscars paid tribute to musicals, and the gimmick paid off tenfold. Among the most notable numbers were the “Les Miserables” cast’s ensemble performance of “Suddenly” and “One Day More,” as well as Dame Shirley Bassey’s incredible rendition of the James Bond classic “Goldfinger,” which was originally released in 1965. Not to be outdone, Adele belted out her own James Bond tune, “Skyfall,” which later earned her a Best Original Song Oscar, and Jennifer Hudson wowed with a tune from “Dreamgirls.” —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
7. ‘Silver Linin...The Philadelphia-made Oscars frontrunner had the distinct honor of being nominated in all four acting categories, as well as Best Adapted Screenplay, Film Editing, Best Director and Best Picture. In the end, the movie walked away with only one trophy, the Best Actress Oscar for Jennifer Lawrence. —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo by Christopher Polk/Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
6. Seth MacFarla...Did Seth MacFarlane breathe new life into the Academy Awards? It depends who you ask. The “Family Guy” creator’s opening monologue and chest-related musical number seemed to be a big hit with fans, while his teddy bear character Ted appeared to tank as an awards presenter. And even if Seth did emerge with mostly positive reviews, there was still that Abraham Lincoln and John Wilkes Booth joke that really got under the skin of viewers. —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
5. The Sixth Osc...For only the sixth time in the Academy Awards’ 85-year history, there was a tie for the Oscar. Both “Zero Dark Thirty” and “Skyfall” took home the trophy for Best Sound Editing. There were also tied categories in 1931, 1949, 1986 and 1994, but the most famous co-winners were Barbra Streisand and Katherine Hepburn, who both earned a Best Actress award in 1968 for “Funny Girl” and “The Lion in Winter,” respectively. —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photos: Kevin Winter/Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
4. ‘Life of Pi’ ...It was the biggest underdog of the night (with respect to “Amour”), but “Life of Pi” ended up winning more awards than any other film at the 85th Academy Awards. The Ang Lee-led movie won a total of four Oscars, including Best Visual Effects, Best Original Score, Best Cinematography and Best Director. —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo: Imeh Akpanudosen/Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
3. Jennifer Lawr...It was the biggest night of her young career, but it almost ended before it even started when the “Silver Linings Playbook” star tripped up the steps while attempting to claim her Oscar for Best Actress. Lawrence played off the gaffe, but it has become one of the most talked about moments of the awards. At age 22, Jennifer is the second youngest actress to win the Best Actress award next to Marlee Matlin, who was 21 when she took home the trophy for “Children of a Lesser God.” —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
2. Michelle Obam...It’s rare that Jack Nicholson defers his Oscar duties, but that’s exactly what happened when First Lady Michelle Obama made a surprise appearance on the Academy Awards (via satellite) to present the award for Best Picture. Flanked by United States servicemen and servicewomen, Obama awarded the Oscar to “Argo.” The film’s producer Grant Heslov later commented to the press that he is, “a big fan of the bangs.” —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
1. Ben Affleck F...Ben Affleck’s Best Director snub became a major talking point this awards season, but that indignity seemed to be rectified when the actor/screenwriter/producer/director was awarded the Best Picture Oscar for “Argo.” Flanked by producers Grant Heslov and George Clooney, a humbled and emotional Affleck very quickly thanked “thousands” of people before finally breaking down when dedicating the award to his wife Jennifer Garner and their kids. —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo: Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
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