Best Oscar moments

The History of the Oscars - The Best Moments

With the 83rd ceremony upon us in a matter of hours (8.00pm American time, Sunday Feb 27th 2011), I thought it would be good to get the Oscar talk going with some classic moments from the ceremony over the years. The Oscars is a chance to look at the glam, the sophisticated and the brilliance of Hollywood, its actors and actresses and the amazing movies brought to our attention year on year. There have been some debatable winners and losers of the prestigious golden awards over the years, but these are indisputably some of its best moments.

Firstly, one of the most deserving awards went to Spielberg for his monumental work on Schindler's List, still the director's best work to date. Just look at that standing ovation.

Next, Jack Nicholson appears truiumphant in the year that One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest picks up Best Picture by winning the Best Actor gong.

Cuba Gooding Jr picks up his award for Jerry Maguire and enjoys the moment!

The legendary James Stewart receiving an honorary Oscar from the just as legendary Cary Grant.

Saving the best till last, here is the brilliant moment that Charlie Chaplin received an honorary Oscar for his outstanding contribution to film. One of the longest standing ovations in memory.

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