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Sunday was a busy night for many PCC students. Taking time off from their studies, several jumped at the chance to gather around the TV and cheer for their favorite stars and movies. The 81st Annual Academy Awards had some highlights and yet some disappointments, according to many students.

-“This year’s Academy Awards were better than any I have ever seen!” said sociology major Kimberly Gray. Gray really liked the musical numbers and, of course, the man of the hour, Hugh Jackman. “But, I would have liked to see Mickey Rourke win something,” said Gray.

In a year filled with lots of artistic uncertainties, many students thought “Slumdog Millionare” gave people hope and was worthy enough to win the award for Best Picture.

Sean Penn basked in the limelight as he was awarded Best Actor for his performance in “Milk.”

The elegant and ever-ravishing Kate Winslet fulfilled her destiny, taking home the award for Best Actress.

Heath Ledger’s win for Best Supporting Actor also struck a chord with some on the PCC campus. “Alive or dead, he would have won,” said Eric Batista TV/Radio production major, echoing many people’s sentiments.

Batista was happy that Richard Jenkins was nominated for his role in “The Visitor.”

Batista felt Jenkins’ performance was inspired, and was worthy of at least some award.

“Watch ‘The Visitor.’ It was a very understated performance,” Batista said.

Along with the enthusiasm came sour notes. Some believed Angelina Jolie should not have been nominated for her performance in “Changeling”.

Some selected students believed “Dark Knight” should have won for Best Cinematography.

“Revolutionary Road” was a questionable nomination, according to Mark Franco, film/editing major.

“The only thing that kept me awake during “Revolutionary Road” was a large box of sour skittles,” says Franco.

The Academy Award show also piqued the interest of the faculty.

Famous PCC conductor Don Brinegar enjoyed every minute of the show, including the musical theatrical aspect that showcased past talent, which is different than the style seen today.

Brinegar felt the show was entertaining but he said, “It would have been great to see whole performances instead of just snapshots.”

Time was an element that worked against some acts at the Oscars.

“I was very disappointed that Peter Gabriel did not get to perform,” said Brinegar.

Overall, the Academy Award show was considered a success.

For students who tuned in, the consensus was that the spectacular evening was entertaining, at the very least

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