The Young Turks

Rainy days equals perfect Oscar day watching.  Are you guys pumped or what!   The strike is finally over and Jon Stewart’s back hosting for a second time.  Everyone’s talking about the possible “No Country for Old Men” big sweep – NOT BUYING IT!  I like the Coen Brothers, but just didn’t think this shit-kicking movie was all that special.   OK, I give Javier Bardem “Best Supporting Actor” for bringing the terminator back to the screen and maybe a win for Best Film Editing, but that’s it.  Then again I thought Juno was a piece of crap so what do I know.  Like last year’s “Little Miss Sunshine.” Juno was fun and entertaining though definitely not Oscar worthy.  How dare that little twat try to take a jab Sonic Youth and Michael Cera - you need to start acting and move beyond your days on “Arrested Development.”  Sure some of the writing was great, but onscreen it came off very gimmicky and unbelievable.  I can’t believe Cenk said this was the one movie that did it for him.  I’m sure, if ever made, “The Young Turk” would blow this movie out of the water – shoot higher Cenk, way higher!

So moving on, in my mind we’re left with “Atonement” and “There Will Be Blood” (yes I’m leaving out “Michael Clayton, but what the hell, I can’t stand Clooney).  I want to rip the living crap out of “Atonement”, but I haven’t seen it so I’ll hold for now until after the 1:30 showing today.  The only good thing I can see about this movie is Keira Knightley – not because she’s talented, but because she somewhat resembles Winona Ryder (and that’s a good thing in my book).  Like with the Oscar’s love for British crap (i.e. Judi Dench, The Queen, etc.), I’m afraid “Atonement” has a good shot at Best Picture.  Let me just say, I’ll be very pissed if this happens.  So, if you haven’t figured it out, I’m rooting for “There Will Be Blood.”   I thought this was an awesome movie on all fronts and a guarantee win for Daniel Day-Lewis for Best Actor.  Yes Johnny Depp was great in the musical, “Sweeney Todd” even if he ripped Bowie off, but Johnny might as well stay home at his French Chateau and tend to his kids (A little Winona bitterness, maybe)..

I’m off to waste two hours of my life that I will never be able to get back (Atonement showing), so have fun on the red carpet if I don’t make it in time.  Oh yeah – don’t forget Michael Moore’s “Sicko” is up for Best Documentary!