Oscars 2013: Best & worst moments

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Dress by 'sparkly' and handbag by 'puppy'The magic of Dustin HoffmanWhat's in the box?Makes David Letterman's Uma-Oprah-Uma routine look like a classicA poignant moment gets swallowed by the sharkNo BondsThe Affleck vs. MacFarlane feud begins hereThe Capitol Records safehouseCrowe crowsNever work with dogs, kids or CGI bearsA good night for long, blond hairNever too late to invest in black candles and robesAdele rules another awards showBe careful, Kristen StewartIt's never a bad time to honor 'Chicago'Hollywood neighborsFirst Lady and Captain KirkWipes out ... and winsBen gets choked up

Ben Affleck already has an Oscar, but the actor-turned-screenwriter-turned-director seemed overwhelmed with emotion during his best picture acceptance speech -- a blathering, heartfelt conclusion to a long ceremony. As cynical as the Oscar show can be at times, it's always nice when people allow themselves to feel.

Ben gets choked up

( Al Seib / Los Angeles Times / February 24, 2013 )

Ben Affleck already has an Oscar, but the actor-turned-screenwriter-turned-director seemed overwhelmed with emotion during his best picture acceptance speech -- a blathering, heartfelt conclusion to a long ceremony. As cynical as the Oscar show can be at times, it's always nice when people allow themselves to feel.

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