Oscar Nominations

Let's get this out of the right now. I could care less that Farenheit 9/11 or The Passion of the Christ were almost completely overlooked. I honestly don't believe they belonged in the nominees. They are both movies that serve specific purposes and neither of those purposes are ones that I would measure the health or artistic merit of the art of film. But that's just me.

Looking at the nominees, I can't help but feel a bit indifferent. I had a decent time at the theater this year, but I can't say that it was the best year for film overall.

There's not a lot of movies to root for in this list. We've been spoiled the last 3 years by Lord of the Rings. I'd like to see Morgan Freeman and Don Cheatle get the respect they deserve, but I can't say these roles look like ones that I would remember them for. All the films seem to be so...heavy. I wish there was a little celebration of life here.

I'll be rooting for the smaller victories this year, especially in the writing categories where Before Sunset and Eternal Sunshine have the chance to win.

Flame on...