Halle was the first to win for best actress in a lead role although Hattie won for supporting actress before her. I didn't feel she deserved it for playing that type of role either. I wasn't the least bit interested in seeing Monsters Ball to tell you the truth. I heard it wasn't all that great anyways. As a black woman myself, she certainly wasn't speaking for me when she said "this is for black women everywhere"! I do like her as an actress though, but not that role!
Back to the noms, the only movie I saw was Dark Knight. I hope Kate Winslet finally wins for best actress, I didn't see the movie, but I think she is fabulous and is long overdue for a win and of course I hope Heath wins, which I think he will. Too bad he isn't alive to see it though.