Oscar Time!!
So, normally I LOVE the Oscars, and getting to make predictions about which movies and actors/actresses will win which category... but this year, I'm not really that excited. I suppose the writers strike still has me down (I really miss The Office, but thankfully LOST will be returning for a brief stint next week), but I think it has more to do with the fact that I really haven't seen any of the movies nominated. Movies were pretty much cut from my budget, so, the only one of the Best Picture nominees that I've seen is Juno, which while funny... shouldn't have been nominated for Best Picture of the Year.
My favorite movie of this year wasn't nominated for anything, but one lovely category. Best Original Song. My favorite movie this year (which I know my options are limited... but whatever) was Once. If you haven't seen it, I recommend you do. Especially if you are a fan of independent folk-rock. The music is incredibly beautiful and moving, and I'm glad that it's being recognized. While I'm not very talented musically, I love and appreciate music that really hits you at the core. My dad and I when I was little used to call it "goosebump" music. When you listen to a song, and it's just so gorgeous that you get goosebumps. That's my favorite :) So I recommend renting "Once" if you haven't seen it yet... or at least listening to the soundtrack.
