Roger Ebert came quickly to the defense of Crash and its best picture win over Brokeback Mountain. I agree 100% with what he says here. I thought Brokeback Mountain was a good movie and wouldn't have been upset if it had won, but I thought Crash was a better movie so I'm glad it took home the big prize. For all of those idiots screaming "homophobia" to explain the results, remember that Ang Lee won for best director and normally a split between director and picture for two different movies is viewed as a tie of sorts. Besides, last time I checked Phillip Seymour Hoffman won best actor for his portrayal of Truman Capote - a man who was gay, so get over it and quit whining.

Posted March 09, 2006 | link