The Oscars are Coming!

Few of us know the history of the Academy Awards.  It could be argued that it represents a post modern construct to our connection to the mythological gods, glamour, and mortal earthbound stars. 
http://www.oscars.org/awards/academyawards/about/history.html

As the Oscars are presented on February 24, 2013 would it serve us to recognize a polarity in our modern day culture ranging from domestic discussions of gun control in our president's home town a fallen modern day mythological god named Blade Runner?  So, with such international trials all over the globe; maybe... just maybe it can be a time to stop and forget and just honor artists who have something to say - regardless of their neurotic indulgence or social impact. 

And the winner goes to....