Thoughts on Oscar noms....
I'll try to stay positive here, but we'll see how it goes:
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- I'm quite happy to see how many nominations The Hurt Locker got. In general, I'm not a huge fan of modern war movies because they often seem very preachy, which distracts from the storytelling (in my opinion). However, I think that THL avoids this, while also being quite genuinely heartbreaking and interesting. Even if you're not interested in war films, I'd really suggest checking this one out.
- In The Loop's screenwriting nomination makes me really happy. Seriously, this film is brilliant: like many good political comedies, it is both hilarious and rather depressing. So, if you can stomach a bit of lingering malaise over the state of politics (and the vulgarity of it all), I'd really suggest it!
- Of course, I'm glad that Carey, Nick Hornby, et all got some respect. :D
- I'm not sure how Partly Cloudy (aka the short film before Up) didn't get nominated (seriously, IT MAKES ME CRY), but since it didn't I'm completely backing A Matter of Loaf and Death!
- I don't think this is a popular opinion, but I'm really not fond of Sandra Bullock and The Blind Side seems incredibly ridiculous and cliched, so I hope neither of them win. Sorry. (No, I haven't seen it, so feel free to berate me for this opinion.)
- If Avatar wins best picture I will seriously cut a bitch. Yes, I've seen it. Yes, it's both visually beautiful and technologically incredibly, but that doesn't make it worthy of best picture.
- Is it just me, or does James Cameron seem like a bit of an arse?
Also, SNOW. It's so crisp and lovely out right now. :D