Oscar Nominees

RYAN: So finally, after much anticipation, the Oscar nominations are out!

CAROLINE: I’m rocking out about it, I’m so excited!

RYAN: And nerd that you are…

CAROLINE: I did, indeed, sit on my couch, pen at the ready, taking notes, on who was nominated for what, as I do every year. And I believe one of the first things to come out of young Mira Sorvino’s mouth was nominee, Best Supporting Actress, Amy Adams!!

RYAN: That is the only award I care about. I swear.

CAROLINE: I was thrilled.

RYAN: I am so happy for her. And she damn-well better win it.

CAROLINE: I don’t think she will.

RYAN: She just totally deserves it. She gets to work with a stylist and work the Academy Awards red carpet; get that most coveted gift bag…

CAROLINE: I know.

RYAN: And it’s some tough competition, she’s up against.

CAROLINE: Michelle Williams could definitely take it.

RYAN: Or Rachel Weisz, who’s been sweeping the awards in this category. But I have to tell you, the biggest surprise was in the Best Picture category: “Capote.” Are you kidding me?!?!?

CAROLINE: Yeah, I know. I actually had a sneaking, ESP feeling that it might get nominated.

RYAN: If you wanna award Phil-Sey Hoffman, that’s fine. It’s a fine performance film. But Best Picture? I don’t think so. And when there are films out there like “A History of Violence” and “A New World” “and “Memoirs of a Geisha.” Please. It’s a joke.

CAROLINE: I’m with you. But the world seems to think that “Capote” is a great film. But the fact that “Walk the Line” did not get nominated… shocking.

RYAN: Yes. A much better, bigger movie than “Capote.” Even “Match Point” feels more Best Picture to me than “Capote.”

CAROLINE: B-T-W, let’s talk about the shock of one Terrence Howard ousting Russell Crowe for the Best Actor nomination.

RYAN: He should have never thrown that phone. It was his undoing, I tell you. And must we see “Hustle & Flow” now?

CAROLINE: I don’t really have any interest, but damn… Terrence was really good in “Crash” too. Oh! Let me add that I am thrrrilled to pieces that “Crash” is in the Best Picture category.

RYAN: Oh, so good. And sorry, “Brokeback Mountain,’ but if “Crash” can take Best Picture, I’ll gladly applaud. Historically, I should like to look back and see “Crash” as this year’s winner. I mean, I’m happy “Brokeback” has made the impression and the mainstream statement that it has… but overall… “Crash” is the better of the two films.

CAROLINE: Because my other two favorites of the year were not nominated, I will allow “Crash” to win. I’d like to also comment on the Maria Bello shut out, cuz she was oft mentioned and I think she got screwed by people not knowing whether to put her in the Lead Actress or Supporting Actress categories. I think she should have been lead actress but…

RYAN: And kudos to “Munich” and Stevie Spielberg-schwartz-man.

CAROLINE: (laughs) Except why was Eric Bana not nominated? It’s a travesty.

RYAN: I couldn’t tell you. I’ve searched high and low for the answer, but it escapes moi. Also strange… only three songs nominated… which is rare.

CAROLINE: And that means we’ll have fewer performances at the show, thank God.

RYAN: Maybe they did it for time… so the awards don’t run late. And there are only three movies nominated in the Visual Effects category, which is a shonda (Yiddish for shame)… because “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire” should have been there.

CAROLINE: That was surprising to me. Although I was thrilled to see that my “New World” was nominated for Cinematography.

RYAN: And likewise, my “Howl’s Moving Castle” is up for Best Animated.

CAROLINE: Yes. I thought of that for you. I was pleased for you.

RYAN: Why thank you Miss Caroline, on your happiness for my behalf.

CAROLINE: Mmm Hmm. Sure. Oh and I know it was a great year for male performances… but on the women’s side… c’mon. Keira Knightley? I am so sorry. I think they could have squeezed in someone else. She’s a cute girl. “Pride & Prejudice” was a cute movie; but, oh my God – Best Actress? I think not.

RYAN: Whatever. She won’t win it.

CAROLINE: She just shouldn’t even be nominated.

RYAN: And all the love for “Good Night and Good Luck?”

CAROLINE: Don’t even get us started.

RYAN: Anyway, I’m really looking forward to the awards show.

CAROLINE: I know. We have over a month to wait.

RYAN: I know. What are we gonna do between now and then?

CAROLINE: We’re gonna have to see some crap-February movies.

RYAN: Will you go to some movies with me?

CAROLINE: I think I will.