Beating out eight other films including American Hustle and Gravity, the historical drama 12 Years A Slave took home Best Picture at the 86th Academy Awards last night, the first time in history the honor has been given to a film with a black director. What do you think?

“I thought the whole ‘slavery is wrong’ message was a little heavy-handed.”
Karen Mullen • Systems Analyst

“I’m sorry, but they just don’t make movies like they used to. Although, I don’t really know. I’m just assuming they have more modern equipment these days.”
Peter Tillinger • Mall Kiosk Manager
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“History will judge 2 Guns far more favorably.”
Alex Burge • Bike Dealership Owner