moviemcpeake oscar review

each year the oscar nominations and winners baffle me as it is less about who should win and more about the political correct winners or the mathematics of the oscars (i.e. if they won last year they rarely win the next year, if they have never won they most likely will win). sometimes this award reminds me of a referee’s make up calls. if you just get it right the first time you wouldn't be in this mess to begin with. so i must chime in on the film who should get it but won't and the films that got snubbed just so i can feel better about loving the oscars. because i do and every year i look forward to it.

"Into The Wild" - should have been nominated at minimum best director (Sean Penn) and Song (Eddie Vedder). i would also argue adapted screenplay. Apparently it came out too early in the season and none of the oscar boys remembered it. shame really. a great film.

"Across the Universe" - i dunno maybe art direction? something small. it deserved 1 nod. where is the love?

"Michael Clayton" - good film but not a best picture. why does hollywood award unoriginal films? this was erin brockovich meets the firm. although clooney's best work as i finally forgot it was him in a performance. other fine performances as well.

"There Will Be Blood" and "No Country for Old Men" - as of press time I have only seen no country. the oscars have the pissing war they love between these two movies. my guess is there will be blood wins out but because of that they will give some awards to no country for old men so it doesn't leave empty handed. stupid oscar math.

"Juno" - was very happy to see the nominations. oscar is getting better at allowing space for this type of film. it should win best picture but it won't so they will give it the best original screenplay award instead.

"La Vie En Rose" - Marion Cotillard was incredible. one of my favorite performances ever. not sure if she will get it since most people in our culture will not know her but quite honestly no one can touch this performance.

Cate Blanchett - she won't leave empty handed with two oscar acting nominations. i haven't seen the performances yet but my bet is on her winning for her portrayal of Bob Dylan in "I'm Not There."