I actually didn't set out to watch the Oscars last night, considering that I haven't seen a single one of the movies nominated this year. But since every satellite receiver in the house last night was otherwise occupied, cutting me off from my SciFi Sunday, once TAR was over I went ahead and switched over for the remaining few hours. Jennifer Hudson's speech made me verklempt, but otherwise it was all pretty "eh." I did put Little Miss Sunshine on my To See list, though.
Speaking of Little Miss Sunshine, wasn't that Abigail Breslin a cutie? Unsurprisingly, she's already got another movie coming out March 9. The trailer for it looks good. It looks to be a little sleeper film with a big, Pay It Forward-style message about the importance of giving and the idea that the best way to lead a blessed life is to spend it blessing others.
This is the official site of the movie "The Ultimate Gift" and the grass-roots movement it's starting to help charities and give to others. Apparently, pre-screenings of this film, as well as the book on which it's based, have already sparked giving movements across the US, including a teen philanthropy initiative called Show of Hands. The production company, along with Fox Film Fund, is even hosting a Weekend of Giving during the film's opening weekend, during which $1.00 of every ticket you purchase will go to the charity of your choice. It's nice to see a big studio movie that's about the message and not about the box office. 
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