Susan Thea Posnock writes: Okay, I’ll say it right up front. It was DULL. It was one of the most boring Oscar ceremonies I’ve ever watched, despite my being thrilled with the clean sweep. I had high expectations for some hobbity zaniness. In preparation I dressed in my Frodo best and decorated my home with Leaves of Lorien strewn about a spectacular White Tree of Gondor lamp. And believe me, that was quite the task in a small one room to fit it all studio apartment. [More]