Our resident movie buff predicts 2005 Oscar winners
my two ¢ents
Justin Calderon
Issue date: 2/10/05 Section: Entertainment
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As February rolls on through, Hollywood begins preparing for its annual Oscar bout, hitting a television set near you Sunday, Feb. 27. Among the big names scrolling in this year's head lines are Scorcesse's "The Avaiter," "Sideways," "Ray," and Jamie Foxx himself. Along with the announcement of the nominees, the committee has also named Charlize Theron to be their first presenter. I guess Anna Nicole was booked.
"Ray," the three hour film dedicated to the late Ray Charles, has great potential to win its big Best Picture nomination and its lead actor, Jamie Foxx's, Best Actor nomination. Jamie Foxx's ability to illustrate with ease the life and hardships of Ray Charles and demonstrate a flawless transition out of comedy makes him look like a prime candidate for a future Oscar winner. "Ray"'s extra dark tone, shown through the famous singer's prolonged heroin exposure and mega jolt into an overnight super-stardom, make "Ray" one of the most moving pictures of the year. Jamie Foxx has also managed to weasel out a Best Supporting nomination for "Collateral," along with his Best Actor nomination for "Ray." I am hesitant to accept this nomination because Clint Eastwood has also been given a Best Actor nomination for "Million Dollar Baby" which will not win anything because Clint Eastwood sucks. Hillary Swank was nominated for Best Actress but will most likely not win because she is in a movie with Clint Eastwood, and, like I said, Clint Eastwood sucks.
"Sideways," is the disturbing tale of a wine tasting getaway for a couple of buddies as a pre-wedding party. This film is surprisingly good and manages to land itself a coveted Best Picture nomination as well as Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Direction. The story is touching and original, making it stick out widely among the other nominees. I was very pleased to see "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind" grab a nomination for Kate Winslet and Charlie Kaufman for Best Original Screenplay, but was also sad to see that it was not given a shot for Best Picture. The easiest job in the world must be being a member on the Oscar panel of judges. Where was my guidance counselor for that?
With that in mind, I would do my best to view any of these films, not only because they are the highlight for the year but also because there is nothing else worth paying dirt to see. I hear Canal Street has some good bootlegs if you are having problem locating the movie of your choice. Tell them I sent you.
"Ray," the three hour film dedicated to the late Ray Charles, has great potential to win its big Best Picture nomination and its lead actor, Jamie Foxx's, Best Actor nomination. Jamie Foxx's ability to illustrate with ease the life and hardships of Ray Charles and demonstrate a flawless transition out of comedy makes him look like a prime candidate for a future Oscar winner. "Ray"'s extra dark tone, shown through the famous singer's prolonged heroin exposure and mega jolt into an overnight super-stardom, make "Ray" one of the most moving pictures of the year. Jamie Foxx has also managed to weasel out a Best Supporting nomination for "Collateral," along with his Best Actor nomination for "Ray." I am hesitant to accept this nomination because Clint Eastwood has also been given a Best Actor nomination for "Million Dollar Baby" which will not win anything because Clint Eastwood sucks. Hillary Swank was nominated for Best Actress but will most likely not win because she is in a movie with Clint Eastwood, and, like I said, Clint Eastwood sucks.
"Sideways," is the disturbing tale of a wine tasting getaway for a couple of buddies as a pre-wedding party. This film is surprisingly good and manages to land itself a coveted Best Picture nomination as well as Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Direction. The story is touching and original, making it stick out widely among the other nominees. I was very pleased to see "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind" grab a nomination for Kate Winslet and Charlie Kaufman for Best Original Screenplay, but was also sad to see that it was not given a shot for Best Picture. The easiest job in the world must be being a member on the Oscar panel of judges. Where was my guidance counselor for that?
With that in mind, I would do my best to view any of these films, not only because they are the highlight for the year but also because there is nothing else worth paying dirt to see. I hear Canal Street has some good bootlegs if you are having problem locating the movie of your choice. Tell them I sent you.