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Say, we said in the intro, a surprise, it wasn't a surprise. >> he skated a complete program and i think -- and what was interesting about his program is that he was really able to take advantage of the new scoring system, which rewards skaters who attempt tougher jumps later on in their program. he did that. what the russian skater is taking an issue with is that the fact he attempted and successfully landed a quadruple axel. he believes you're not a male skater if you're not attempting that jump. >> how much has that graved because he just didn't win? evan said, i did eight triples, all sort...

Like next year it might be seven, eight or ten. i don't think it diminishes it and you see movies like "the blind side" and "up" and "district 9" that wouldn't have been nominated. it's great that they get nominations. >> do you have favorites for best picture? >> i think "the hurt locker" will win. i don't think the academy will be like the golden globes and give it to "avatar." 20% of those who vote are actors and despite the marketing campaign to remind people of the performances the actors gave in "avatar" i don't think it will work. actors are unlikely to vote for it. there is a complicat...

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