This year's Oscar ceremony was proof that sometimes content matters more than marketability in Hollywood.
Sometimes.
Ms. Bigelow walked off with the directing trophy for The Hurt Locker, which truly was one of the best films to come out in 2009 and for several years prior as well.
I loved her remarks when asked about how it felt to be the first woman to win that award, she basically said that she longs for the day when saying the first woman to do something will no longer be necessary.
Then they get the best picture as well, it couldn't have been better that night unless Star Trek had won for best special effects. But the movie biz couldn't live without kissing James Cameron's ass for something or he'll pack up his toys and go home with his billion dollar box office draws and all.