Oscars 2008 - Best Picture Poll

Vote for Your Choice for Best Film of 2008; Brush up on Oscar history.

Oscar time is almost upon us. In the spirit of an election year, get out (or click over) and vote for your pick for Best Picture for the 80th Academy Awards. Visit the Suite101 Film Dramas poll. This is your chance to really make a difference.

If it’s been awhile since you’ve seen one of the films, check out this side-by-side comparison of the Best Picture nominees, with links to individual reviews. Feel free to leave comments letting me know how much you agree with me, or what an idiot I am.

For a look at nominees in other major categories, check out the “Oscar Nominations 2008” blog post.

Brush Up on Oscar History

If you’re a glutton for punishment, or just crazed with Oscar-mania, you can find out more than you ever wanted to know about the coveted little statuette at the Oscars website.

Legend has it that the award picked up the name “Oscar” after an Academy librarian by the name of Margaret Herrick (who later went on to become executive director), said the trophy reminded her of her Uncle Oscar. The 8-1/2 pound trinket was first dubbed “Oscar” by the press in 1934 by columnist Sydney Skolski, referring to Kate Hepburn’s first Best Actress win at the 6th Academy Awards (for Morning Glory).