Oscars panel: The big night

In the run-up to the 2006 Oscars, our panel of film fans have been giving regular updates in the countdown to the Academy Awards.

In this fifth instalment, the panellists give their reaction to the winners and losers on the night and their thoughts on this year's ceremony.

Read the panel's build-up hopes

Read the panel's Oscar memories

Read the panel's Oscar predictions

Read the panel's reactions to Oscar nominations

Amanda Hepburn Tyne and Wear "Still reeling from the shock of the night" Trevor Martin San Francisco "Beauty and talent have become confused" Megan McLeod Ottawa, Canada "It was truly surreal, but zombies are always welcome"

Scott Christie London "I personally think Brokeback is a better film and story" Todd Beasley Augusta, Georgia "Too bad the Academy stooped to a new low " Debra Tysall Los Angeles "Did you see Paul Haggis' face? Total surprise"

The readers' panel has been selected from as wide a cross-section of people as possible and may not be representative of wider public opinion.