OSCARS 2014 - VERDICT
So the Oscars happened. And, barring a couple of slight surprises, it pretty much went down as you'd expect. On that note, let's take a look at the main winners of this year's ceremony as I share my thoughts about the Academy's decisions with y'all: BEST PICTURE 12 YEARS A SLAVE Not a huge surprise but it's good to see 12 Years A Slave win for Best Picture nonetheless. Gravity winning this one would have really been a kick in the pants for a superior film that was actually about something. Steve McQueen's film was one of the best of last year, for sure, and, although it was a tough watch, it was so well made and performed that it never got preachy or dull, instead keeping us captivated throughout, worried for Solomon Northup's (and Patsy's) well-being. Powerful, brilliantly acted, boldly directed, 12 Years A Slave contained some of the most powerful images in any film from last year and the raw cruelty depicted certainly got it