Two weeks until the Academy Awards, and I still have a lot of movies to see! It is my goal to see as many of the nominated films as possible before the big night. I’m definitey seeing all the “best picture” nominees, and as many of the “best actor/actress” and “best supporting actor/actress” nominees as possible. I’m not even that much of a movie buff, but I do enjoy watching the awards, and I like to know what the heck they’re talking about, as well as root for my favorites.
Last night I saw Little Children, a movie about the sometimes astonishing immaturity of adults. The guy who plays the uber-creepy sex offender (Jackie Earle Haley) is nominated for best supporting actor, and he deserves to win. He plays the slimy pedophile quite convincingly. Kate Winslet is also nominated for best supporting actress. (For the record, the second-run Lake Twin Cinema where I went last night is a rip-off. $7.50 for a little theather with crappy seats and second-run movies is overpriced.)
For best actress, I’ve seen all the nominees except Notes on a Scandal. For best actor, I haven’t seen any of the five nominees. Better get cracking! As for best picture, I just have Letters From Iwo Jima left to see. I’m not big on war movies, so I’m sure my opinion that Little Miss Sunshine should win will not be changed after I see Iwo Jima. More updates on my movie-watching marathon in the weeks to come!
