But overall, last night's Oscars were excellent. Sean Penn's surprise win for Best Actor along with Heath Ledger's win for Best Supporting Actor were quite beautiful in their significance and ironic connection.
Intentionally or not, the Academy awarded two actors who bravely brought to life gay characters in a time of historic battles for equal rights in this country. Sean Penn's surprise win for Best Actor in Milk has come only a few years after Heath Ledger and his fellow cast mates boldly brought a gay love story to mainstream America with Brokeback Mountain. While in 2005 the Academy, and the American public at large, reluctantly admitted their appreciation for this film and the actors who brought it to life, Heath was not nominated, and ultimately the film itself was not awarded any of the big ticket statues. After his untimely death, I feel Heath was recognized last night for his role as the Joker, but also his previous Oscar worthy work that will no doubt be seen as groundbreaking for years to come.
Progress. You've gotta love the arts!
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