Sean B. Fitzgerald It doesn’t go something like this, it goes exactly like this.

22Feb/090

81st Academy Awards Live Blog

I am live-blogging the Oscars for a few reasons:

1. It gives me an excuse to stop studying. Plus, the class is Sport Management, I should ace that test with my eyes close and hands tied behind my back and no writing utensils. Flash to tomorrow: Me weeping in front of a test I didn't study for and I have no pen.

2. As discussed in this post, my friend (this kid) and I have a little wager going on. We both chose a winner in each category and whoever has the most right, gets a free meal at probably the best restaurant in the county we live in. I'm doing this wager because I like to gamble, he's doing it because he's looking for a free meal. Poor kid.

3. And I enjoy movies. However, probably 95% of the movies that are nominated for something tonight, I haven't seen. I just don't have the time. Now if you'll excuse me, the Oscars are not going to live blog themselves.

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8:00-What the hell is going on? It doesn't start until 8:30? I hate Hollywood. I pay attention to you one time a year and you try to take every possible minute from me. Well too bad. I'll be watching the final 2:46 in the Heat/Magic game. And by the way, I know he hasn't even finished one season, but can we officially label Michael Beasley a "bust". I mean, relatively speaking he is. And besides, Rose clearly is better. I'll be back at 8:30.

8:31-Hugh Jackman's hosting. Never liked him. I guess that's because he beat me by a slim margin for People's Sexiest Man Alive last year.

8:33-Ugh, he's singing. Hey! Where did his accent go?

8:34-It's only 8:34 and I think Jackman has already realized he's made a huge mistake. Where's Chris Rock when you need him?

8:41-Someones is going to get fired for that curtain mishap. The recession continues to take jobs.

8:43-Look at all the talent on that stage: Tilda Swinton, Anjelica Houston, Goldie Hawn, Eva Marie Saint and a Leopard.

8:47-I think I picked Amy Adams because she is the hottest. But Penelope was a close second. Shit! My SAP button isn't working! By the way, I won't be live-blogging the entire show. It's just too damn long and my bed needs to be slept in.

8:53-Steve Martin probably is one of the funniest men of the planet yet he continues to sell out in movies like The Pink Panther. Peter Sellers is probably rolling in his grave. Wait, he's not dead? Well, I'm not deleting it.

8:58-If I were gay, I think I'd be moved. And I'd probably say his hair is FABULOUS!

9:00-Adapted screenplay for The Reader: She removes her clothes. They're still off. She's naked. She's still naked. She has no clothes on. She's naked.

9:01-Slumdog Millionaire wins for Adapted Screenplay. So far me and Luigi are tied 1-1 after three awards. This will come down to the wire, I can feel it.

9:04-Can we just skip this shit and give the award to WALL-E? Wait, Space Chimps is nominated? I rescind my previous statement.

9:08-Cue obligatory French short film. Can they do anything right?

9:10-Not only did that Asian guy win the award for his short film, he wins the award for person of the evening. And we're only 40 minutes in.

9:17-Some categories are immediately pigeon-holed when the "Academy" decides. Art Direction=Period Piece. Like clockwork. Score Update: 3-3. Still tied up. By the way, when I win, I think I'm going to order Chicken Parmigiana. I know it's predictable, but I'm guaranteed a good meal. Besides, it's going to taste even better considering it's being paid by Luigi.

9:21-The Duchess wins for Costume Design. Which means I'm down 4-3. I'm not worried though. This was one of those tossup categories. It's not like Luigi knows about costume design. Unless he does and has something to tell his parents.

9:23-The Curious Case of Benjamin Button wins for Makeup. I'm down 5-3. What the heck was I thinking? I picked Hellboy II: The Golden Army. I have got to stop being such a maverick.

9:29-It's we're how Mel Gibson has practically disappeared from these awards, he used to be a staple. Wait, no, it's not weird. He hates Jews and the people who decide these awards all had a Mitzvah at some point in their lives.

9:35-Ugh. Slumdog Millionaire again! These are the categories where I have to make up ground. Still 5-3. Frustrating.

9:39-"Ms. Biel would you like to host the Oscars?....No, the other Oscars... No, they aren't televised... No, no stars will be there...You're desperate? Perfect."

9:45-Looks at watch. "Well that killed eight minutes, back to the awards."

9:48-This is the time on Sprockets when we dance!

9:52-Jesus, more singing. Just hand out the list of winners at the beginning of the night and we wouldn't have to watch this terrible crap.

9:57-"The musical is back!" has now officially been uttered by a human. First time ever. Fantastic.

9:59-I never thought "I Now Pronouce You Chuck and Larry" would be imitated, but The Proposal with Sandra Bullock and Ryan Reynolds aims to change that.

10:08-At the risk of sounding insensitive, they really should have given out a second place award for supporting actor.

10:14-Oh Bill Maher, you're so politically incorrect!

10:15-Man on Wire! I'm back in it. I knew I would win this. This film got 100% on Rotten Tomatoes. And I want to be that French guy who the movie is based on. He's got gigantic balls.

10:23-I just realized that I see really shitty movies in the theatres. Especially this year. Zohan. Hulk. Indiana Jones. Infinite Playlist. I paid money for these films. I paid Michael Cera's hourly wage. I suddenly feel so dirty.

10:29-It's about time that "Boom goes the Dynamite" got a mention at the Oscars.

10:35-Slumdog, you son of a bitch. I'm back to being down by two again. This isn't good. I don't want to pay for his meal. I mean, I really should. Back in middle school because I was fat, after I would finish the lunch my mom would pack for me, he would give me either half of his food or five dollars, like everyday. Still, I don't want to.

10:46-Alright this show has officially gone on too long. I don't care what time it is in California. It's 10:46 here in New York. A place where people need to get their rest so they can run the rest of the country.

10:57-I wonder whats in the gift bags for the presenters. Probably Clippers tickets, a Mach-3, The Secret, things of that nature.

11:02-Jai-ho won?! What a suprise, considering they just performed it.

11:06-Neeson should've been nominated for Taken. He was a rich man's Jason Bourne.

11:16-Brooks passed away?! Real name: James Whitmore. Born: 1921 in White Plains. Go figure.

11:20-Danny Boyle (basically seated on stage) wins for Best Director.

11:27-Meryl Streep is like Tom Brady or Joe Montana. Been there, done that. She probably feels nothing right now. Meanwhile, Kate Winslet is Jim Kelly. Been there, never done that. She's probably shitting her pants.

11:30-Sophia Loren. I think.

11:32-Wait, Jim Kelly never won one. This is not how the script goes. Anyway, now we can hear her babble on about how much she is in love with Leonardo DiCaprio while her husband smiles like an idiot.

11:37-Mickey Rourke better win. This night has been too cookie cutter. We need some honesty. We need someone to thank their dogs; the real inspiration.

11:41-These are professional actors. But when you ask them to improvise for 30 seconds, they fumble over their words like third graders.

11:43-Sean Penn sucks. He continues to suck. He's terrible. We have got to stop encouraging him. He needs to be stopped.

11:53-Best Picture: Slummy Dog

Okay, so I'm probably going to have to pay for Luigi's meal. I didn't exactly tally the votes, but I am pretty sure I lost. He won because of those BS categories. I still think I know more about movies than he does. His favorite movie is Weekend at Bernie's for Christ's sake.

See you in the morning.

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5Feb/092

The 81st Academy Awards: The Wager

Okay, I guess I better get started on this blog before my friend slashes my tires. A few weeks ago, Luigi (Yes, that's his name) told me to make a post about my predictions for the Oscars. I was thinking about doing that anyway considering it's a nice way to fill time and make a meaningless post. He told me that he would make his predictions and that I could post mine and his and compare them.

We also made a little wager. Whoever has more correct predictions gets an all expenses paid dinner at a local restaurant called The Greenhouse Cafe. Me and my friends all enjoy that place because you get a ton of food for about $15. Plus the food is delicious. Luigi thinks he has this wager in the bag. I'm pretty sure he's already placed an order at "Greenhouse". That's how confident he is. And by all accounts, he should be. The kid is a movie freak. It's really the only thing he cares about. He spends more time in theatres than he does his own house. And sometimes, he tries telling us stories about something that happened to him, but just ends up explaining the plot of a movie he just saw. So needless to say, he's seen a majority of the movies that are nominated. Me, on the other hand, have seen zero. I love movies, just not enough to constantly shell out $12 to sit in a sticky theatre with some fat guy spilling his Raisinets all over me (No, that's not a euphemism).

So I'm basically going into this thing blind. Luigi clearly has the upper hand. But at the same time, it can be easy to pick winners based on the 500 other award shows that are before the Oscars. And given the fact that I haven't seen any of the movies, I won't have an emotional attachment towards any of them. Luigi, for instance, wants to have filthy, disgusting sex with the movie Milk. So he'll unintentionally sway his picks towards it.

I was a little hesitant about making this post because I really didn't want to go through EVERY category. But given the fact that the perpetually lazy Luigi mustered up the courage to complete an entire list within a few days, I feel obligated to do the same. Here we go.

*We expanded on the more important categories. The smaller ones, we just gave our picks.
**Also, these are Luigi's real responses. I didn't edit them in any way. Except spelling, grammar, punctuation, and overall English. He thinks he's a critic, so bear with him.

Best Picture
Luigi's Pick: Milk

This film is just amazing, and it epitomizes the type of film a best picture winner should be. The film makes you angry and filled with hope at the same time, and it makes you think about how far we have come as a society. The acting is top notch all the way through and each scene is memorable and flooded with emotion. You knew how the film was going to end from the beginning and as the film went on it did not matter. The performances kept you in the seat but the message of hope through determination made it truly compelling to watch.

My Pick: Slumdog Millionaire

Everyone seems to love this film. Barring my sister, I've heard nothing but rave reviews. And I'm pretty sure that it won the Golden Globe for Best Picture. I would check but I'm kind of on a roll here.

Actor in a Leading Role
Luigi's Pick: Mickey Rourke

His performance is so memorable and visceral that I truly felt uplifted, but then filled with anger and later sadness. Every single mannerism is there to move the plot forward and it's just amazing to watch. When I saw him take the box cutter blade and cut his own forehead for the sake of the film, I knew at that moment he had brought everything he had to the character. Even though you know where the climax is going and where it's going to end, you don't ever want to stop watching. The performance is so mesmerizing and full of humanity that you truly feel that you're almost watching a documentary about 'The Ram'. I believe he did an outstanding job, and there is no one more deserving.

My Pick: Frank Langella

Right now, I'm really pissed because I wrote this entire post, published it, and only half showed up. I went back to the previous page, and only half was there. Now I am practically starting all over. Frustrating. It's a long post too. There's like a lot of categories. I don't even remember what I wrote. Anyway, I like Frank Langella because he's from Bayonne, New Jersey. It's a cool town considering you go through hell and back to get there.

Actor in a Supporting Role
Luigi's Pick: Heath Ledger

Well, what can you say about this performance that's not already been said? He is absolutely incredible, and there is no denying it. He showed incredible range that no one knew he had and there was something so maniacal but enjoyable about witnessing the performance that the next scene with The Joker couldn't come soon enough. To me the performance was so great that you completely forget that it's Heath Ledger behind that make up and prosthetic. If no one knew who was portraying The Joker, everyone would continue to not know and with that I believe that Health Ledger deserves the Oscar.

My Pick: Heath Ledger

Man, Luigi took this whole prediction thing seriously huh? That is some spot on analysis up there. I wish I cared that much about movies. I'm too worried about my family, friends, school, and reality in general. To get back to the point, Heath Ledger is a shoo-in for this category.

Actress in a Leading Role
Luigi's Pick: Meryl Streep

Well I have seen none of these films, so I am going on initial performance buzz. From what I hear, Kate Winslet is the front runner for the Oscar. I am going with Meryl Streep because from what I see from the trailers for Doubt it looks like a pretty commanding performance, and from the buzz that the performance is getting along with her recent SAG win it looks like she might get the Oscar.

My Pick: Anne Hathaway

This is my sleeper pick. I think the Academy is sick and tired of awarding Streep. She's got two already. Three would clearly be a crowd. I've heard good things in regards to Hathaway's performance in Rachel Getting Married and I believe she'll be awarded for it. Hopefully the academy hasn't seen Bride Wars yet.

Actress in a Supporting Role
Luigi's Pick: Taraji P. Henson

This performance was just great, it was such a heartfelt performance and I can honestly say she was the best thing about the film. She played Benjamin's mother in the film and was so great that you could believe that as she was aging during the film, she was growing as an actress.

My Pick: Amy Adams

I was going to go with Marisa Tomei because she did nudity. But I decided to go with Amy Adams because I'm hoping that some day she will do nudity. Fingers crossed.

Animated Featured Film
Luigi's Pick: WALL-E

Well WALL-E was just incredible and I haven't seen it since I saw it in theaters, but that doesn't make any difference because each scene is imprinted into my mind forever. It's got great themes and awesome visuals and it made you feel for a robot, it should also have been nominated for best picture.

My Pick: WALL-E

Finally, a movie I actually saw. I always make a point of it to see every Pixar film in the theatres. With the exception of The Incredibles and Cars, Pixar films are just fantastic. And WALL-E is no exception. Luigi is right, it really should have been nominated for Best Picture. But no, watching Winslet and DiCaprio Eskimo-kiss again is considered better than WALL-E.

Art Direction
Luigi's Pick: The Curious Case of Benjamin Button

Every single scene in this film was art, it was incredible to watch and what's even more amazing is that it was shot in digital and not film. The art direction in this film was incredible, they used over saturated colors to make Benjamin feel trapped in the world and distanced from everyone else. It was magical and they brought the film to life with amazing sets and locations.

My Pick: The Curious Case of Benjamin Button

These are the type of categories where I couldn't care less. Art direction? It's just an excuse to give a movie an award so everyone goes home happy. It's like little league these days. Nobody's a loser. When clearly, there are many losers in Hollywood.

Cinematography
Luigi's Pick: The Dark Knight

They did incredible things with the cinematography for this film; the entire film had great lighting. For me the coolest thing was their use of natural lighting for the outdoor shots, along with those amazing IMAX cameras.  They did great things with over exposure and they definitely used gels to get that great blue tint that gave the film a stylistic look.

My Pick: The Curious Case of Benjamin Button

I really think "Button" is going to be one of those films that receive a lot of awards and accolades, but nobody would consider it in their top 30 favorite films. It reminds me a lot of The English Patient. No one talks about that movie, and it won like 15 Oscars.

Costume Design
Luigi's Pick: The Dutchess
My Pick: Australia

Directing
Luigi's Pick: Danny Boyle (Slumdog Millionaire)
My Pick: Danny Boyle (Slumdog Millionaire)

Documentary
Luigi's Pick: The Betrayal
My Pick: Man on Wire

Documentary Short
Luigi's Pick: The Witness-From the Balcony of Room 306
My Pick: The Witness-From the Balcony of Room 306

Film Editing
Luigi's Pick: Slumdog Millionaire
My Pick: The Curious Case of Benjamin Button

Foreign Language Film
Luigi's Pick: Waltz with Bashir
My Pick: The Class

Make Up
Luigi's Pick: The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
My Pick: Hellboy II: The Golden Army

Music (Score)
Luigi's Pick: Slumdog Millionaire
My Pick: WALL-E

Music (Song)
Luigi's Pick: Jai-Ho (Slumdog Millionaire)
My Pick: Jai-Ho (Slumdog Millionaire)

Short Film (Animated)
Luigi's Pick: This Way Up
My Pick: Presto

Sound Editing
Luigi's Pick: WALL-E
My Pick: WALL-E

Visual Effects
Luigi's Pick: The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
My Pick: The Curious Case of Benjamin Button

Writing (Adapted Screenplay)
Luigi's Pick: Slumdog Millionaire
My Pick: Frost/Nixon

Writing (Original Screenplay)
Luigi's Pick: WALL-E
My Pick: Milk

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21Jan/093

More things I have to do…

Usually, when people have their lists of things they want to do in their life, they list things like skydiving, swimming with dolphins, or seeing the Sistine Chapel. Me, on the otherhand have a very simple, very boring list. On that list are things like, eat a certain pizza somewhere or read a WHOLE book. The list  is much bigger, but I won't bore you with that. But I have added one more thing to that list. I now want to watch every film that has won the Best Picture award at the Oscar's.

I was going through my favorite movies in my head and realized that rarely any of them have won Best Picture. Usually, movies that win that award, should be great movies that most people enjoy. And I consider myself MOST people. My favorite movies include Waking Ned Devine, Shawshank Redemption, Airplane! (you know it!), and many many others. And out of all of them, only Gladiator has won Best Picture. So I want to see what I'm missing in these so-called "Best" movies. Let's go through them, shall we?

*I'll start with 1939 because I never even heard of the movies that won prior to that year.

1939-Gone With The Wind: Saw it. Terrible. Just terrible. It's about 4 hours too long. Even the opening credits are longer than movies these days.

1940-Rebecca: Never saw it. Never even heard of it. Apparently it stars Lawrence Olivier. Interesting.

1941-How Green Was My Valley: Never saw it. Once again, never heard of it.

1942-Mrs. Miniver: Never saw it. Third times a charm. Looks like these movies didn't stand the test of time.

1943-Casablanca: Saw it. Ugh, awful. If boredom was in the form of a movie, Casablanca is that movie. A lot of people LOVE this movie. So I kind of feel stupid for not liking it. But even the poster bores me.

1944-Going My Way: Never saw it. I have heard of it though.

1945-The Lost Weekend: Never saw it. And I am assuming the majority of people haven't either. I read the plot though, looks good.

1946-The Best Years of Our Lives: Never saw it. And my sister will probably kill me for saying that. This is her all-time favorite movie. From what she says, it has everything. Comedy, Drama, Tragedy, Love, War, everything. And I actually have it on DVD, so go figure.

1947-Gentleman's Agreement: Never saw it. It stars Gregory Peck though. He must of been the 40's version of Tom Hanks. Constantly it good movies.

1948-Hamlet: Never saw it. But I have seen a million movies with a pretty similar plot. What I do like about Hamlet is that everyone dies. There are no loose ends, no cliff hangers, no wondering if. Everything solves itself in the end and you don't leave confused.

1949-All the King's Men: Never saw it. From what I have learned, this movie dominated the '49 Academy Awards winning Best Picture, Best Actor, Best Supporting Actress, Best Supporting Actor, Best Director, Best Film Editing, Best Writing and Screenplay.

1950-All About Eve: Never saw it. Finally, we're out of the 40's and there are still movies I haven't seen. I did see Father of the Bride though, which wa s nominated in 1950 also. I like the one with Steve Martin better though.

1951-An American in Paris: Never saw it. A Streetcar Named Desire should have won that year. Even though Brando is clearly an overrated actor, he did a great job in that one.

1952-The Greatest Show on Earth: Never saw it. It was directed by Cecil B. DeMille. He was the Steven Speilberg of the 40s and 50s, directing big budget movies.

1953-From Here to Eternity: Never saw it. I'm really hoping most people haven't seen the movies I haven't because this is beginning to get a little disheartening. Do I not know good art? I don't think so. I just think the academy did a shitty job picking good movies.

1954-On the Waterfront: Never saw it. Now this one, I know I should have seen already. I'm constantly hearing good things about it. But it does star Brando, so maybe I had a good reason.

1955-Marty: Never saw it. Never heard of it. 1955 was not the year for movies. All five of the movies nominated, I never heard of.

1956-Around the World in 80 days: Never saw it. Here's a little fun fact of you, there is a cameo by Frank Sinatra playing the Saloon Pianist. Wow, I just bored myself typing that.

1957-The Bridge of the River Kwai: Saw it. Awesome. If you think that Sir Alec Guinness is a one trick pony with his potrayal of Obi Wan Kenobi, pop this little slice of fried gold in the DVD player. You will not regret it. Just awesome.

1958-Gigi: Never saw it. I have seen Gigli though and let me tell you something, not as awful as you might think. I'm just kidding, that was a trainwreck even before the opening credits.

1959-Ben Hur: Saw it. Another DeMille epic. It's okay. My dad loves this movie.

1960-The Apartment: Never saw it. Which is suprising because it's a comedy and I usually know my comedy. It's also suprising that a comedy won an Oscar for Best Picture. Most of the time, the Academy likes to give that award to a depressing, drama filled, unrealistic biographical, epic mess of a movie. I guess they were a little giddy in 1960.

1961-West Side Story: Saw it. Well, I guess you can't say that I saw it per se. I tried to. It was on, I was watching, then I got mad, then angry, then annoyed, then hungry, then angry again, then I turned off the television. Too goofy for me.

1962-Lawrence of Arabia: Never saw it. It stars Peter O'Toole. Who is very very old now. But I don't care how good he is in this movie, nothing will compare to his voice over work in Ratatouille.

1963-Tom Jones: Never saw it. I'm guessing this isn't a biopic about the singer Tom Jones. Although the movie poster would beg to differ.  Read the synopsis, it isn't.

1964-My Fair Lady: Never saw it. Stars Audrey Hepburn. Who was hot back in the day, so it's not like I'll be forcing myself through it when I do see it.

1965-The Sound of Music: Saw it. I guess everyone thinks it's good because of the songs. But I on the other hand resisted the urge to burn my DVD player everytime Julie Andrews opened her mouth.

1966-A Man for All Seasons: Never saw it. It actually stars Orson Welles, who I thought did nothing other than Citizen Kane. You learn something new everyday.

1967-In the Heat of the Night: Never saw it. This is the movie where Sidney Poitier says "They call me Mr. Tibbs!" And according to YouTube, Mr. Poitier predicted the election of Barack Obama in In The Heat of the Night. Watch the video...he doesn't.

1968-Oliver!: Never saw it! I read the plot! It doesn't sound interesting!

1969-Midnight Cowboy: Never saw it. This is the movie where Dustin Hoffman says "Hey! I'm walking here!" Which has thus spawned a few generations of people copying that very line except replacing the word "walking" with the activity they are doing. Next time someone does that, ask them what movie that is from. When they don't have the answer, call them an "asshole".

1970-Patton: Never saw it. Which is weird because I bought this movie for my dad a few Christmases ago. I didn't actually know if he liked the movie, or wanted it, I just knew he liked war movies. When I was a kid, I gave awful Christmas presents. I think Patton still has the plastic security tape on it.

1971-The French Connection: Saw it. Fantastic. If you like car chases, and gun fights, buy, rent, or steal this movie. It's from when Gene Hackman had lateral movement in his legs.

1972-The Godfather: Saw it. I am not going to get all cliche here, but this is an unbelievable movie. It's so good, that Francis Ford Coppola's daughter, Sophia Coppola, is considered a good director. That's how good it is. There was enough good in this movie that some of that good went to Lost in Translation when that movie clearly had no good in it.

1973-The Sting: Never saw it. Stars Robert Redford and Paul Newman, so it's got to be awesome. Newman could make a bad movie watchable. See: The Color of Money.

1974-The Godfather Part II: Saw it. Probably one of the few sequels that actually rivals the first one. Other's include: The Empire Strikes Back and Toy Story 2.

1975-One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest: Saw it. In my opinion, Jack Nicholson's best performance. I think that because he has turned into that character later in life.

1976-Rocky: Saw it. Obviously. If you're an American, or a man, or a person for that matter and you haven't seen this movie, go down to your local Blockbuster or library, break in, take it, and watch it. Then return it. Maybe.

1977-Annie Hall: Saw it. It's okay. It's just that it was different for the time. Woody Allen does his usual Woody Allen things and says his usual Woody Allen words. Not a DVD purchase in my book.

1978-The Deer Hunter: Never saw it. I read the plot, seems uber-intense. I like serious films. But not films that will strangle my brain and punch my soul.

1979-Kramer vs. Kramer: Never saw it. This plot seems utterly boring. Two parents, there is a custody battle, court gives kid to one parent, the end. That's not a movie. That's not anything. That's Mrs. Doubtfire without Robin Williams and all the hilarious hijinks that ensue.

1980-Ordinary People: Never saw it. God, unless you want to be depressed, don't read the plot. What is with the Academy and depressing films. Movies are meant to be an escape, not a replacement of different troubles from your own.

1981-Chariots of Fire: Never saw it. This is a movie I am almost required to see being that it is a sports film. Even if it's about running.

1982-Gandhi: Saw it. Got to love it. Gandhi. India. Oppression. Ben Kingsley. Good stuff.

1983-Terms of Endearment: Never saw it. It was directed and written by James L. Brooks who produced many a Simpson episode. So it's got to be good.

1984-Amadeus: Never saw it. And I have this movie! On DVD! And I enjoy Mozart's music! What's wrong with me?

1985-Out of Africa: Never saw it. Another Redford movie. The man has the Midas touch.

1986-Platoon: Never saw it. And I am ashamed of it. As a matter of fact, I am going out right now to buy it.

1987-The Last Emperor: Never saw it. Ah, the year of my birth. Surely there is a fantastic film to commemorate it. Nope. Even the other nominated films suck. Fatal Attraction, Broadcast News, Hope and Glory, Moonstruck, ugh.

1988-Rain Man: Saw it. Everyone has seen this film. Tom Cruise when he wasn't bat shit crazy, and Dustin Hoffman when he wasn't doing every movie that was offered to him. I'm pretty sure Last Chance Harvey won't be in my DVD player anytime soon.

1989-Driving Miss Daisy: Never saw it. Just an awful year for films.

1990-Dances with Wolves: Never saw it. I think the reason is, is because Kevin Costner directed it. And when you want to watch a Costner film, you have to block out a whole weekend because it's so long.

1991-Silence of the Lambs: Saw it. I'd give it a strong F+. I did enjoy Beauty of the Beast, which was nominated that year also.

1992-Unforgiven: Saw it. Any Clint Eastwood is worth at least one look. Which reminds me, I have to go see Gran Torino. I have heard nothing but good things. Well, I've heard nothing but good things about every movie out right now. Even Paul Blart: Mall Cop.

1993-Schindler's List: Saw it. I'm on a nice little run of "Saw It's" here. It's a depressing film, but that should be expected when you're talking about the Holocaust.

1994-Forrest Gump: Saw it. It's a good movie. But it's all because of Tom Hanks. I would definitely argue that Shawshank Redemption should have won. That movie changed me as a person.

1995-Braveheart: Saw it. Oh yeah. This is one of those movies I will watch everytime it is on television. Even if I am doing something important, I will stop everything, I watch until it is over.

1996-The English Patient: Never saw it. And I'm glad I haven't. Because from what Seinfeld has told me, I'm not missing anything. A couple people are in the desert. They do it in a bath tub. The End.

1997-Titanic: Saw it. Maybe if I was a girl, or a Titanic survivor, I would have enjoyed it more. But since I knew what was going to happen, wasn't interested.

1998-Shakespeare in Love: Saw it. Not a bad movie. Not a great movie. Ben Affleck's in it. Which is weird.

1999-American Beauty: Saw it. Probably the most overrated movie in film history. I hated it from beginning all the way to the end. And in between. I hate every actor in that movie even more just for being in it. Terrible.

2000-Gladiator: Saw it. Perfect movie. On par with Waking Ned Devine for me personally.

2001-A Beautiful Mind: Never saw it. And I clearly should have. Based on a true story. Russell Crowe. Jennifer Connelly (Slammin'!), and Schizophrenia. That's a win-win-win-win combination.

2002-Chicago: Never saw it. I'm not a big musical guy. I've never like Broadway plays and I am kind of proud of that.

2003-The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King: Saw it. I've got two problems with this. First, it's 3 hours too long. And seconds, they gave the award to the wrong Lord of the Rings movie. The second one deserves an award just for the battle at Helms Deep.

2004-Million Dollar Baby: Never saw it. There are three sports related films that have won Best Picture, and I haven't seen two of them. Not good.

2005-Crash: Never saw it. A Best Picture film with Brendan Fraser? I'm pretty sure that guy hit his acting apex in George of the Jungle.

2006-The Departed: Never saw it. From what I hear it's the modern day Hamlet. Everyone dies. So I guess I can expect no loose ends.

2007-No Country for Old Men: Never saw it. One of my friends has been telling me that I have to see this. Well John, just bring it over and I'll watch it.

So that's it. That was by far the longest post I have ever written. Looks like I have a lot of movie watching to do. If there are any ladies out there who would like to join me in watching movies, come on over. And bring the movies.

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