Top Ten Oscar Moments

In honor of this year’s Oscar nominations, here is my top ten favorite moments during the Oscars.

10. Adrien Brody kissing Halle Berry – Not only did Adrien win a well-deserved Oscar but he topped the celebration by ambushing last year’s winner Halle Berry with a Hollywood-style kiss. It was funny; it was outrageous and it will be remembered for years to come.

9. Ben Stiller’s Green Suit – Mr. Stiller is hilarious and when he came on in an all-green suit, talking about special effects was very amusing. I actually think Stiller would make a great host some time; I hope it happens.

8. Jack Palance’s one armed push up – What’s the best way to show you’re the man, a real tough cookie like the character he portrayed, do a one-armed push up. Awesome.

7. Billy Crystal in the Lecter Mask – Billy Crystal has so many amazing moments and I could make a list of just those but for me it was when two stage hands wheeled him out on a dolly wearing the infamous Hannibal Lecter mask that sticks as a defining moment of his greatness.

6. Benigni jumping on Spielberg’s shoulders – Some were annoyed at Roberto Benigni’s enthusiasm but seeing him bounding from his seat and climbing up on Spielberg like a monkey was epic. I miss this guy and wish he’d have a comeback so we can see him in all his zaniness again.

5. Cuba Gooding Jr. goes berserk – Gooding Jr. might have one of the worst post-Oscar win careers out there but his celebration for winning for Jerry Maguire makes up for it. It was a standing ovation moment that rocked.

4. Jack Black, Will Farrell and John C. Reilly – The trio stole the show performing a music number that still makes me smile

3. Steve Martin hosts – I personally am a huge Martin fan so every year he hosted the Oscars was fantastic.

2. Robin Williams getting his first Oscar for Good Will Hunting – Watching a legend like Robin Williams win his first Oscar was amazing and I don’t remember being so happy for a complete stranger.

1. Shakespeare In Love beating Saving Private Ryan – I know I’m in the minority here but I was delighted by this upset. For me the best film won. I know, I know, everyone else out there disagrees. Everyone except the Academy voters of course.