Oscar Nominations

I guess it's that time of year again, isn't it? I always look forward to the announcement of the Oscar Nominations so I can see them spell out all the great movies that I have yet to see. I want to make an effort to see more of the movies before the Academy Awards roll around, so I guess I can make it another good project of mine for now. Problem is that I can't Netflix these movies because I've seen all the ones that are out on DVD already (actually it looks like a couple of the Documentaries have already been released).

On the whole, I think I could have called a lot of these nominations based on the buzz I've heard. Meryl Streep's nominated again. Anne Hathaway for Rachel Getting Married, which I thought just looked like Angst the Movie, but might have to check out. Angelina and Brad are both nominated, how cute. I could go through the who list, but that seems unnecessary.

I knew The Dark Knight was not going to get the Best Picture Nomination since it's a comic book movie and all, but I was still disappointed to see it missing from the list. The movie was amazing. Critics loved it. I don't get why it didn't make it on the list. Are they just being snobs? Whatever. Heath Ledger was nominated for Best Supporting Actor as everyone expected. It happens to be the anniversary of his death (and Roe v. Wade). Time's gone by quickly, hasn't it? I remember being in the Greenpeace office when someone heard someone in the other news say that he had passed away. I didn't believe her until I got confirmation from ONTD. No go for Chris Nolan for director.

Kate Winslet is nominated for her role in The Reader. I haven't actually seen the movie, but can I just say that they need to give her an Oscar already? This is her sixth nomination. She's clearly doing something right. Show her some love Academy!! Likewise, I feel like Leonardo DiCaprio needs to get one too. I was kind of hoping that with Revolutionary Road out this year (which I think only got one nomination), Kate and Leo would both be nominated. Oh well. :(

Benjamin Button and Slumdog Millionaire got the most nominations, I think. I loved Slumdog, though it looks like there's been some huge backlash against the film lately. I would like to see Benjamin Button, but I don't know if I have the time to sit through a movie that long.

Also, Robert Downey Jr. for Tropic Thunder? I loved that movie. He was definitely one of the highlights of it (along with Tom Cruise). I'd heard buzz about a nomination, but I didn't actually believe him. I'd be rooting for him if I didn't want it to go to Heath.

What movies have I seen? The Dark Knight, Slumdog Millionaire, In Bruges (which I think is nominated for Original Screenplay), WALL-E, Kung Fu Panda, Tropic Thunder, Iron Man (Sound Editing). I think that's it.

How embarassing. I also think it says something about me that the category in which I've seen the most films has been Animated Features. Honestly though. I loved Kung Fu Panda and Bolt looked cute, but why even nominate them? I don't think they have anything against WALL-E.

Since I didn't win free tickets to the Department of Eagles show (that suddenly sold out on me) this weekend, I might try to catch up.