The Oscars honored several films which highlighted several worthy causes worth paying attention to and taking action for.

If you like the Oscars and taking action, then follow this Top 10 list of actions inspired by the films, the speeches, the parties, and the outfits featured during the Academy Awards.

1. Julie Christie, who was nominated for her amazing performance in the amazing film Away From Her, directed by the Amazing actor/filmmaker Sarah Polley, wears an orange ribbon, representing the “campaign to close Guantanamo,” which Julie says is “a very, very important issue” It’s affecting the whole world.”

with Amnesty International’s online interactive Tear It Down campaign.

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While most folks are buzzing about who will win at the Oscars, some Hollywood favorites already received honors this weekend at the Film Independent’s Spirit Awards.

Over the last two decades the casual Spirit Awards has become one of the hottest events in Hollywood. Honoring films that are independent and low-budget, eligible films must be at least 70 minutes in length and cost of the completed film, including post-production, has to be less than $20 million. Hosted by Rainn Wilson of “The Office”, this years show aired live yesterday on Independent Film Channel and again last night on AMC.

“Juno” cleaned up at the ceremony winning for best feature film, best actress honors for Ellen Page and best first screenplay for Diablo Cody. Page and Cody are also nominated for Oscars, along with director Jason Reitman.

“I’m Not There”, one of Heath Ledger’s last films won two honors.

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As you can probably tell just by scanning through the Takepart Blog, the Oscars are super soon. Even though they usually leave out the films I love and are actually just another way for the studios to promote their films, I always have a few favorites among the nominees and this year some of them have to do with making the world a better place (no doubt a good omen for the future of both cinema and activism). Today and tomorrow I’ll share a few of my favorites with you all.

Three performances that I loved and haven’t got their fair share of buzz are in the Best Supporting Actor category. So read and watch below and be sure to to help support a great theatre company in New York City that shares theatre with the community in hopes of giving people a voice.

Philip Seymour Hoffman in Charlie Wilson’s War : Watching Hoffman is always a treat, but his portrayal of CIA agent Gust Avrakotos, is particularly amazing. Gust is a man caught in the system and is unable to do work that means something, that is until he meets Charlie Wilson, a charming Congressman from Texas. Hoffman’s Gust is rough around the edges and doesn’t have a lot of tact, but he’s smart as a whip and driven to use his skills to help the world. Hoffman truly embodies his character and acts as a very effective foil to the charming Congressman. It’s a performance not to be missed. Watch below:

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