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Awards Watch: Oscar Nominations 2008
Movie Dearest — ... No matter how much one follows the trends of the current award season, one can always count on the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences to throw some curveballs come Oscar nomination time. And boy, did they this morning. ...

Dear Academy Awards
The Rouge Wave — ... or Chris Rock just too "edgy"? I get your decision not to use Letterman - dear god - but Jackman? Isn't he irritated or embarrassed that Australia didn't get one nod? You better watch him carefully. He could do anything up there. I'm just pointing out the obvious. You're welcome. I have included my return address so you can answer my questions. Much appreciated. Oh and p.s. - if you have an extra tickets, please mail them to me in the enclosed SASE. Thnx. *** The complete list of nominations ...

First Thoughts on Oscar Nominations
Spaghetti Sauce and Sweet Peas — ... complaints this year. Unlike last year where I was somewhat emotionally involved with a film (There Will Be Blood), I feel very neutral. I'll have more thoughts probably after the SAG awards this weekend. Also, be on the lookout for the 2nd annual Oscar contest. THERE WILL BE BLOOD and a PRIZE (Before everyone asks I'm not giving away Blood on dvd. I just felt like typing that, but there will really be a prize!). To view the complete nominations click HERE! ...

Che
The Listening Ear — ... - creates a sense of excitement, of the movie as an event, as The Place To Be, at least once... There are movies I feel obliged to see - I feel like I owe the director or the star or the subject my time - I've felt that way about some of Soderbergh's films in the past... This was more than that - I went in with the sense that there was a decent chance of seing a genuinely good film. And was happily rewarded. It is Oscar season - people talk about this years' nominations, no one seems happy - me, I think the dullness of the nominations reflects ...

Open Forum Friday: What Are Your Oscar Predictions?
Film Junk — ... But who are the underdogs that actually have a shot at winning? Which categories are the most up for grabs? Why not lay it on the line and place some of your own predictions in the comments below. I’ve provided a list of the current odds-on favourites for the major categories, but feel free to predict any others as well (see the full list of nominees here, and odds ...

Post Oscar Hangover
The Rouge Wave — ... a shampoo as part of his morning ritual. *Mickey Rourke on Barbara Walters later - uncomfortable. Does anyone take Barbara Walters seriously anymore? I'm just embarrassed at this point. From Anwar Sadat to the Jonas Brothers. *Mel Gibson on Jimmy Kimmel later - whoa, whoa, whoa. Do not tell me this man is clean and sober. And disappointingly, he denies that he coined the expression "sugar tits". What a let down. Complete list of nominees and winners HERE. ...