Academy Award Comments

Nominated for the sixth time, Leonardo DiCaprio received his first Academy Award for his performance in “The Reverent, ” when the award was handed out last Sunday night.

Di Caprio and Brie Larson, who won the Best Actress Award for her performance in “Room” were both overwhelming favorites to win awards.

“Spotlight” winning the Best Picture Award was a slight upset.

As stated here before, Mr. DiCaprio had some notable performances, including one I truly liked in “Catch Me If You Can,” and I applaud his selection as Best Actor, even if as always these contests are “apples vs oranges.”

DiCaprio and apples are good choices.