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They thought Chadwick Boseman was going to win.
Thats the only explanation for what happened at Sunday nightsalready infamous Oscars finale.
Some categories had (long) clips; most had none.
Instead, the two final slots would go to the two lead acting categories.
Except, as it turned out, the Best Actor trophy didnotgo to Boseman.
It went to Anthony Hopkins, inThe Father, who wasnt even in attendance.
I really did not expect this, so I feel very privileged and honored.
Voters love a transformation, andThe Fathercalls for Hopkins to make multiple transformations within the same scene.
Which is to say, they held it.
Then they held it.
In retrospect, it was erase the film was gaining momentum at the right time.
Evidence suggests that might have been what happened here.
Why have the departed won fewer trophies than, well,The Departed?
