The 78th Academy Awards: 2006

[Keeper]

While this year's nominations won't be announced until the end of January, The Academy has revealed that this year's host will be none other than the Daily Show's Jon Stewart.

I like it -- he's a great choice.

As for nominations, I expect (hope) to see Syriana and Crash. As well, you can probably expect Bareba-- er... Brokeback Moutain, due to both its critical acclaim and daring plot/story line. King Kong may get a token Blockbuster nod, but likely it'll just clean up in the SFX category (but what do I know -- I still haven't seen it).

Also, from what I've heard, Munich has a good chance to get in there, but there's got to be a feel-good movie for the ladies to root for: perhaps North Country.

In the end, Syriana will lose due to it's U.S. bashing. Crash's racism may be too strong and a 400-foot monkey surely can't win. Charlize won too recently for Monster so I'll predict this is the Year of the Gay Cowboy. (Strangely, I predicted this as the Year of WFC Rangers in another thread. Hmmm.)

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[BJB]

Wedding Crashers should get a nod as well.... Classic Movie!!

 

[Regs]

Jon Stewart? Absolutely a huge fan!

He and Rick Mercer should get together

 

[colemanj]

Let's hope that Vancouver's own Billy Vince earns a nod for Capote (he's the Executive Producer). Those of you who played Junior Hockey 25 years ago may have met him along the boards. Still looks like he could throw a pretty good hit -- and seems like he has one in Capote.

 

[utah]

Are you a writer for Entertainment Tonight?

 

[Keeper]

Ahh yes, Capote. Indeed, indeed. From all the reviews I've read, it is an excellent film and brilliantly acted. Haven't seen it, but from the critics alone, I wouldn't be surprised if it makes the list.

Also, one I failed to mention is Good Night, and Good Luck -- by far the movie I most wanted to see but never got around to. I really hope Clooney receives a nomination (for production) that he so rightly deserves after all these years.

 

[trece verde]

Are you a writer for Entertainment Tonight?

worse.....

Votez pour moi,

Trece

 

[colemanj]

Worse? The Mother Corp doesn't stoop to that Global trash level.

Billy is just a high school buddy that I still see kicking around the country. Like to have someone to cheer for on Oscar night. If Capote garners a nomination might even have to see it!

Trece, what is Minoru #3 like? Will they close it after I drive across town to Richmond for a 7 PM start tonight?

 

[trece verde]

Sorry J, didn't see your message until this morning, and you didn't mention anything about it yesterday....

Minoru #3 was probably the same mud pit it usually is, n'est-ce pas? Or is it the turf and am I counting basackwards again?

Trece

On topic: no, the Mother Corp wouldn't stoop to that level. They have ZED instead...