The Upsets

The Best Animated Feature As much as I’d like “The Fantastic Mr. Fox” to win, “Up” was another Disney staple. “Fox” was another sensory explosion by Wes Anderson, it was fun, and the script was sharp as an Anderson/Baumbach matchup tends to be. But “Up” was Tender, potent, and ultimately a very difficult story to tell. An old... Read More

AND THE WINNER IS….

BEST MOTION PICTURE? Avatar.  First, it’s James Cameron.  And Hollywood loves some James Cameron.  And the film pushes the envelope and is going to be the dawn of the 3D era.  The others are good contenders but I don’t think they’ll stand up against a film that will revolutionize motion pictures. BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A MOTION PICTURE? If I were... Read More