I love the Oscars. I go to fewer movies these days than ever before; having two little kids will do that to you. I think I saw three movies last year and none of them were close to being academy award nominees. (X-Men, The Prestige and something else. Seriously. That’s what I saw.)
I haven’t watched the Oscars in years, but, like you, I can probably guess who will win Sunday night, just based on buzz. Here are my picks:
Best actor: Forest Whitaker
Best actress: Helen Mirren
Best picture: Babel
Best director: Martin Scorsese
Supporting Actor: Eddie Murphy
Supporting Actress: Jennifer Hudson
My one upset pick is Babel. The buzz on Little Miss Sunshine is great, but I think the Academy voters like to be seen as too, too sophisticated. LMS may be endearing, but Babel seems darker and that’s why I’m going with it.
I don’t really care about the nominated movies, but I do love to see the fashions. I know, I’m pathetic. I’m embarrassed to tell you how well I did on this Oscar dress quiz from the Washington Post.
I got 11 out of 12 right. (and I was cheated on #12 – Cate Blanchett in yellow? Please.)
I do have a soft spot in my heart for the Oscar broadcast, though. Because it goes so late, local newscasts will often put a sub in so their A-team newscasters can get the night off. 13 years ago at WUTR in Utica, NY, that sub was me. I did everything, including weather and sports. I’ve destroyed all tapes of that broadcast though, so don’t ask.
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Saw the typos in my last submission and pulled it. Proof read…………ahhhhhh
As I stated, I am happy for Martin Scorsese and The Departed for the wins.
The sexy picture comment stands 🙂
Regards,
You and Al do a great job in the AM.
Ciao Bella