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Thank you for the compliment, Dennison...
Currently, I see maybe three or four movies a week tops. Winter weather is fairly unpleasant here. And, I live very close (within hopping distance) to three movie theaters ... so, that's where my boyfriend (as well as, girlfriends) and I usually gravitate to.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on February 4, 2006 at 11:46 PM
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Did Somebody Say Satan Worship?
And didn't invite me?
What gives?
By the way, as I was reading, I also wondered how many movies you must watch per week. Heck, I'm lucky if I have time to watch a movie on my television once a week.
Oh, aI almost forgot: Great Post!
DM
posted by
Dennison..Mann
on February 4, 2006 at 3:45 PM
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Yes, they call them typoes.
A form of satan-worship.
posted by
Gubby
on February 1, 2006 at 1:15 PM
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Only when I was contractually obligated to, Gubby.
Btw, what's an
amaeur? Is that some sort of "new-fangled religion"?
posted by
Mademoiselle
on February 1, 2006 at 9:53 AM
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It's cool, Jack Flash...
my comments are often misconstrued. Partly due to my "unique" "sense of humor", but also partly due to my stubborn refusal to simply leave a generic line (such as "Good post!" or "Intriguing...", etc.). I try to be creative as possible, to (at the very least) prove I did
actually read the post.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on February 1, 2006 at 9:51 AM
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Woa, you must watch like... three movies every day?
I have no idea about movies, being just an amaeur here, but I'll say "you look like you really know your stuff". [as an alternative to "great post"]
posted by
Gubby
on February 1, 2006 at 7:56 AM
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MPO,
Thanks for that info. I have seen parts of the awards on TV, and there was stuff there that I hadn't even heard of that looked well worth renting. Now all I have to do is copy your list. Your comment on my blog got me over here. I hope I didn't piss you off. You just happened to hit at a time when my brain was exploding on a bunch of things and I flew off the handle. Sorry. You may not have even noticed much, but I always feel crappy when I do something like that. I'll be back to read you some more now that you got my attention.
jack 
posted by
Jack_Flash
on February 1, 2006 at 5:51 AM
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The message of "Crash" is certainly admirable ...
however, the conclusion of the story is soooo contrived, as to
really stretch all credulity.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on January 31, 2006 at 9:35 PM
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MPO,
Of the ones that I've seen, I'd say Crash did not really impress me, either. Jon Stewart is a great choice for host, I think. I have wanted to worship at his feet ever since he went on Tucker Carlson's show and said, "I'm not your monkey".
posted by
Blanche.
on January 31, 2006 at 9:27 PM
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That was one where I was pretty confident I knew it...
the minute I saw the sketch.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on January 31, 2006 at 5:35 PM
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Outstanding! I can't hope to watch all of these movies but will read more published reviews soon.
Congrats for winning on the S. African leader's sketch.
(B)
posted by
A-and-B
on January 31, 2006 at 1:46 PM
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Well, there's still time ...
you have a month (to cram all these movies in) before the big night.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on January 31, 2006 at 1:16 PM
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Interesting
I probably would have enjoyed it more if I had actually seen any of the movies
posted by
jollyjeff
on January 31, 2006 at 1:04 PM
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posted by
_Symphony_
on January 31, 2006 at 9:12 AM
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Yeah. Solely based on merit (not to mention, critical praise) ...
"A History of Violence" should have been a lock.
As far as Dillon, he was fine ... but, there are so few slots and so many, many wonderful performances. He just wouldn't have made my top five, that's all.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on January 31, 2006 at 6:26 AM
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I can't believe The History of Violence was not nominated for a best picture. Philip Seymour Hoffman should have the Best Actor on lock, but Heath Ledger's performance in Brokeback was powerful and surprised me with its subtlety and depth. I don't disagree with nominating Matt Dillon for best supporting actor because using alternative narrative strategies should not preclude a film from any award. I think his performance was strong in that movie.
posted by
Trevor_Cunnington
on January 31, 2006 at 6:23 AM
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Thank you both so much!
It's makes it all worth while. Cause, I seriously think I strained something.
I watched the telecast live (8:45 AM here) and I posted this by 8:47 ... that has to be some sort of record. Albeit, an utterly meaningless one.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on January 31, 2006 at 6:22 AM
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MPO
LOL 
posted by
RckyMtnActivist
on January 31, 2006 at 6:10 AM
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Thanks! I Did Not Watch and This Gives Me Quick Information
posted by
Dr_JPT
on January 31, 2006 at 6:08 AM
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Thank you.
I think my fingernails are completely ruined, now.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on January 31, 2006 at 5:54 AM
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MPO...
Hey you are quick...I just saw this on the news moments ago. Is your keyboard still smokin? Thanks, great post! 
posted by
RckyMtnActivist
on January 31, 2006 at 5:50 AM
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