10 Best Academy Awards Moments of All Time [VIDEOS]

Over its 83 years, the Academy Awards ceremony has produced hundreds of memorable, inspirational and surprising moments. The coveted Oscar statuette instigates cinema's elite to cry, kiss, scream and "exercise." With emotions running high and the tension thick, there is no telling what will happen during the upcoming February 27th show. Maybe even something that will knock one of the following best moments off the all time list.

10. Roberto Benigni Goes Nuts
Upon winning Best Foreign Film for 'Life is Beautiful,' the goofy Italian auteur goes wild.

9. Martin Scorsese Finally Wins
After one of the most celebrated forty-year careers in film, the director finally wins a Best Director Oscar for “The Departed.”

8. Performance Of "Blame Canada”
Robin Williams sings the controversial 'South Park' anthem and Best Original Song nominee.

7. Jack Palance's One-Armed Pushups
To celebrate his win for Curly in 'City Slickers,' the 73-year old actor celebrates unlike anyone else.