So the question is can I write a post, a post about the Oscars none the less, in under 20 minutes? I don't know but I'm going to try. My friend Cherri should be here any second. The table is set, our Oscar ballots are printed, and I have the TV Guide channel on (because I don't have cable) to watch the Red Carpet arrivals.
People generally associate me with the Oscars. Today I had a friend call out of the blue, a friend I haven't talked to in years, just to see how I was going to spend my Oscar day because she knew this is one of the most exciting days of the year for me. And yes, I have been making preparations all week...and I've taken the day off tomorrow to recuperate from all the Oscar lovin' I plan on enjoying tonight. People like to ask me about my Oscar predictions--who I think will win the various awards. The thing is I don't like to predict winners. I don't care so much about trying to see how many categories I can get right. What I like to do is choose someone from every category and cheer that person on. Even if there is a front runner in a specific category I will still cheer on my favorite...even if they don't have a chance in hell. When that person's category comes up you know I will be holding my breath for them. My stomach will be in knots, my fingers will be crossed, I'll be muttering prayers under my breath, and I'll be just about sick from the excitement of it all. And should my selection win you know I'll be in tears when that person walks on stage to take that gorgeous little gold man into their hands. So here are the nominees I'll be cheering on this year:
Best Actress: I'll be crossing my fingers for Ellen Page. She is just so cute and I really loved Juno. I'm so excited for her to be nominated and this has just really been a big year for her.
Best Supporting Actress: Ruby Dee all the way. I've long been a great admirer of both Ruby Dee and Ossie Davis so I am very, very excited about her nomination. I only wish Ossie Davis were here to sit in the audience with her...and tear up should she win.
Bet Actor: Well, if you have to ask me about this category then you don't know me very well. This is one of those categories in which there is a clear front runner--Daniel Day Lewis. And he was amazing. But...Johnny Depp was nominated. I'm 99% certain Daniel Day Lewis will win but there is still that 1% and that one percent has been filled with every prayer my little heart can pray. Does Daniel Day Lewis deserve to win? Oh yes. But you know what, so does Johnny Depp. Not only was he incredible in Sweeney Todd but the man has balls...to agree to star in a musical...when he'd never done any singing..balls I tell you...big ones. And yes, I would give him the Oscar just because he's amazing...and a genius...but I really want to give it to him because he has balls. And should he win...should my month of praying to God that he'll win actually pay off...you'll probably hear me crying from where you are.
Best Supporting Actor: Another category in which there is a definite front runner but that doesn't matter. I love me some Casey Affleck and this has really been a good year for him and I'd love to see him win...even though I'm certain it will be Javier Bardem.
Best Animated Feature: We love Ratatouille...love it!
Best Picture: Well, since they didn't nominate either of my two favorite movies of 2007--Sweeney Todd or The Waitress--I'll have to go with my other favorite...Juno, Juno, Juno. I've seen all the others...they were all very good...there isn't a best picture nominee that I didn't enjoy but I'm going to pull for Juno...just like I pulled for Little Miss Sunshine last year.
Other moments I'm looking forward to...seeing the song that's been nominated from Once performed by the actors. Like many of you I loved both the movie and the soundtrack. Seeing Tommy Lee Jones...my heart belongs to his yummy Texas accent...I even wrote a post about his accent. John Stewart hosting...he's always a thrill. Seeing both Alan Arkin and Jennifer Hudson present this year's awards. Hmmmm....let's see. I'm just pretty much excited about the whole thing because for awhile I thought it wouldn't even happen...well, not with the same glamor as years past.
The doorbell is ringing so I better go. I'll post tomorrow about my thoughts of tonight's show...who rocked...and who didn't...who looked brilliant...who should have just stayed home...who made me cry...who made me roll my eyes...you know, all that good stuff... And I do apologize now my any spelling, punctuation, and/or grammatical errors. I wrote this post just as fast as my little fingers would type.
Happy Oscars!
I love, love, love the Oscars too. Last night was the first time in years there hasn't been a special dinner and champagne with which to toast the winners. (Richard is sick and champagne just doesn't go well with the flu.) It's been a slow movie year around here, but I've got a long list of movies to see now.
Posted by: deirdre | February 25, 2008 at 03:48 PM
When I saw the Oscars on last night I was reminded that *someone* I know just lives and breathes Oscar night but I couldn't quite remember who. It's you!!!
Hope you had a fun night. Have you ever thought of buying a special gown to wear while you watch - and a little roll of red carpet symbolically leading from the fridge to your sofa. That would be so cool!
Posted by: claire | February 25, 2008 at 11:46 AM
Doll, your Oscar-fetish is adorable :-) hope you had a stellar night - and can i just say, YAY for the Brits! Go Danny and Tilda! LOL xox
Posted by: susannah | February 25, 2008 at 10:29 AM
Hey!! As of now they are finished. I can only get the results from a website over here! I was crossing my fingers for Johnny too... sigh. I thought Katherine Heigel (sp?) looked beautiful. I can imagine wearing that dress...
how did you enjoy it? Enjoy your day off!!
xo
Posted by: megg | February 25, 2008 at 05:25 AM
I too am crossing my fingers for the movie Once and their song "Falling Slowly." I just saw their performance...amazing, as always...
~Erin (Bliss Like This)
Posted by: Erin | February 24, 2008 at 07:34 PM