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January 25, 2005
Sharky Awards versus the Oscars
Every day I wander through some blogs and When I surfed over to Gothamist, I was kinda shocked. On the front page they actually blogged about something as opposed to just linking up to the ny post. Good blogging there is usually found in the sections and interviews. But after I read their article on the oscar nominees, I realized why they don't. The claim is that Paul Giamatti was snubbed because he is ugly, calls Scorsese a snooz and didn't even mention Million Dollar Baby - which is in an early lead for the more prestigious movie of the year sharky. Sideways is an enjoyable film, funny and the wings guy nails that role. However, it does not deliver an oscar winning knockout, like clint eastwood and Hillary swank. My buddy Barry is right on with sideways - there is no way Paul Giamatti's character lands that babe in the end. Sorry for ruining it. She's georgeous and he is a going nowhere fast writer with a major drinking problem, minus self esteem and plus baggage.
Scorsese is one of the great american directors and will probably win best director based on the fact this movie is his best without the violence or controversy. He deserves it for goodfellas and mean streets, raging bull and taxi driver aren't bad. I have yet to see the other nominees Ray, Finding Neverland and the aviator yet so i can't make official predictions.
A few Plugs
Last night Jeannine and I checked out Chipperton vocal-tainers Shooby dooby dooby hour at Upright Citizen's Brigade. Hilarious. There is no better way to waste that much time by laughing. I still am giving this place a major plug and they sell PBR.
Also, last week checked out a great band - Brothers of industry. They play at kenny's castaways on Saturdays. Bar sucks but the band rocks. Get some free music for your ipod.
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Posted by Patrick at January 25, 2005 06:14 PM
Comments
I must be one of the most isolated, non-moviegoers of the year for I've seen hardly any of the Oscar-nominated movies. What with not having a real TV and all, I prefer watching the guys from the DOS truck (aka disposal vehicles equipped a la Caterpillar style) stop for 30 minutes before deciding which pedestrian street corner to plow. (My guess is they pick the ones closest to parked cars whose owners already shoveled an exit path). All said, movies are entertaining.
I will give a plug for "Wondorous Oblivion", a movie that played as part of this year's New York Jewish Film Festival. It's about a boy who loves to play cricket but is oblivious to his lack of skill and the social tension around him.
Posted by: shoespleaz at January 31, 2005 11:26 AM