(My first "Daily Buzz," or whatever it will be called, sample post)
Each year when the Oscars roll around, my friends have elaborate discussions about who should win what award. Not being the biggest box-office fiend, I usually feel left out and instead argue fiercely for the only one or two nominated films I’ve seen that year. Sometimes it works; but unfortunately “The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King” isn’t nominated in every category every year.
This year, “Juno” is the only best picture nominee I’ve seen – and of course loved (By the way, Diablo Cody went to my high school, Benet Academy in Lisle, Ill.) I keep telling myself I’ll see “No Country for Old Men” at The Oriental this weekend, but as of right now I’m right on par with my usual singular Oscar pick. So bear with me as I give my best pitch for why “Juno” should win.
I’ve heard gripes and grumbles from reviewers, friends, acquaintances and strangers about every film nominated for best picture – except “Juno.” They say “Atonement” was boring; multiple sources have told me they thought “No Country for Old Men” was too depressing; “Michael Clayton”… well I haven’t really heard anything about it (has anyone even seen it?); honestly, I haven’t heard anything bad about “There Will Be Blood” except that maybe it’s too bloody (okay, I’m scraping the barrel on that one). But everyone I’ve talked to loves “Juno.” It’s unpredictable, lighthearted, sweet and funny - really funny. It's uplifting. There's nothing bad TO say about it. It's just an all-around crowd pleaser. When was the last time an all-around crowd pleaser actually won best picture? I think it's about time. The end.
So, clearly, I'm no movie critic. But I will say this: if we're to trust Rotten Tomatoes, "Atonement," with its pitiful 82% should not even be nominated. "Michael Clayton" isn't looking so good either, with just a 90%. "TWBB" is next with 91%, "Juno" with 93% and finally "NCFOM" with 94%. Rotten Tomatoes doesn't lie. "Juno" and "NCFOM" should be the front runners.
Oh, and my last two cents are that "Ratatouille" should win best animated film, Johnny Depp best actor, Sweeney Todd for whatever else it's nominated for and "Waitress" for whatever it's nominated for (if anything at all. It's just on my mind since I watched it the other night while eating a slice of peanut butter cup pie from Bakers Square. Yum).
Hopefully those of you with some more experience with the movies can argue a better case for your favorites. Obviously I could use some help from you with my picks. So, here's your chance - give me your best shot. Who knows, maybe The Academy will read it and it will influence their decision.
(End of sample blog entry). Okay, so clearly I am all over the map with this blog post and for fear of being seen as a psycho I will have to edit it severely before showing my boss... but at least it's in print somewhere. And I entertained myself in the process. Look for more in the coming days.
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