I think I will pass out...

[Miriel]

I was pretty surprised that Laura Linney beat out such heavyweight actresses like Tina Fey,Edie Falco and Toni Collette for best actress in a comedy series, especially since The Big C was so under the radar this past season.
Everything else was pretty predictable.
I think despite the other movies being overall better films, the movie that usually gets the top award is one that defines the times.
The Social Network is a movie that speaks of our culture of globalization and fast-paced way of living and thus will most likely be a shoe-in for the Oscars.

Edit Falco is unbelievably good in Nurse Jackie, but her role isn't comedic. AT ALL. It's so far into the drama category that it's insane that they stuck her in Comedy. Laura Linney was lovely in the Big C though. The only I watched the show was for her.

I pretty much loathe what Glee has become and the fact that the show won over Modern Family is pretty gross to me. But Kurt's speech was kinda adorable, so I can't hate too much.

Inception > Social Network

I feel like Social Network was a very very manicured, polished film. Very well made. But I do think that when judging for the Best Picture, enjoyment/fun should be a factor. It shouldn't be the only criteria, but it should be a factor. And god damn, Inception was so much fun to watch.

I like Toy Story 3, Inception, and Black Swan better than Social Network. And given that I adore Colin Firth, I'm pretty sure I'd like King's Speech better too. Toy Story 3 is like a sucker punch of the gut in terms of how much it will make you laugh and cry. Black Swan made my knuckles white, I was gripping my sweater over half my face and eyes in terror. And Inception just reminded me so much of how amazing a movie going experience can really be. Social Network was just way too stiff for me to enjoy all that much.

But I know people who were completely riveted by The Social Network, so I guess it's all just preference.