Who’s nominated? Brokeback Mountain, Capote, Crash, Good Night, and Good Luck, Munich
Who should have been nominated? The 40 Year Old Virgin. I really enjoyed all the nominees but if I was allowed to pick a sixth it would be Virgin. I know comedies don’t get nominated for best picture but this should have been an exception. It’s silly, crass, and a little self indulgent. However, it’s good hearted, funny as hell, and a great example of an ensemble of actors working together to achieve a level of performance that exceeded any expectations. I’m not the only one who thinks so; Virgin appeared on many top ten lists including the National Board of Review. I can’t say that any of the nominees are less deserving but I would’ve loved to see Virgin nominated. (If I had another vote it would have to go to King Kong another flawless film.)
Who will win? Crash. That’s right I’m going with the upset special. Crash really seems to be picking up momentum and this seems like the kind of year where the voters will try to recognize two films. I expect Brokeback to clean up in most the technical categories, screenplay, and directing but I really think Crash will take the top prize. I’ll probably flip flop again before the show but my gut (and the pre-Oscar buzz) tells me Crash might pull the upset.
Who should win? Munich. Again I’m as shocked as you are that I’m picking a best picture that was directed by my nemesis (and by nemesis I mean if I was also a big time Hollywood player). Like I’ve mentioned in other columns I feel that this was a rare occasion of a screenplay getting an incredible rewrite, a director opening himself up to change and criticism, and a group of actors both big and small all giving strong performances. I’m a big fan of all the nominees and I’d be thrilled to see Good Night win but Munich was my favorite of the bunch.
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