Over the holiday break or so, I managed to catch 3 films that are nominated for Golden Globes - I would say 2 are easily on the Oscar shortlist. Did you know they aren't announcing Oscar nominations until Groundhog Day?! I'm going to have to do a lot of guessing until then. But without further ado...
"Inglourious Basterds" - This film was best summed-up by my father-in-law: "I don't know what I was expecting, but that wasn't it." And that is in a good way. I suppose I was expecting another World War II movie - but hello - first and foremost this is a Quentin Tarantino movie - and I liked that!! This film is his spaghetti western re-imagining of the end of WWII and was very interesting and evocative and fun and tense, all at the same time. The first scene is artfully and meticulously done - you won't breathe the entire time. The casting was right en pointe - Brad Pitt is delightful and Christoph Waltz (a well-known German actor) is Col. Landa to a smarmy tee. I would say B.J. Novak was under-used as one of the Basterds, but he makes it count when he is on-screen. Of the 3 movies reviewed here, this is the one I would say, "run out and see it right now. NOW." I'm only disappointed that I hadn't seen it before Christmas Day.
"Fantastic Mr. Fox" - I wanted to go to the movies on the day after Christmas with the husband to unwind a little bit and it was so overwhelming because there are just so many movies I want to see right now! We came across "Fantastic Mr. Fox" and realized it was only showing at one theater in town - so we snatched those online tickets right up. As with "Inglourious Basterds" I was expecting an animated, fun kid's movie; but was pleasantly surprised that first and foremost, it was a Wes Anderson movie. Same look, same feel, same cast of characters - it was charming and homey all at the same time. I think Kylie, the opossum was my favorite character. I was also able to enjoy Mrs. Bean's Mulled (non-alcoholic) Apple Cider with my meal. We are so lucky to live in Austin.
"(500) Days of Summer" - Santa brought my husband Netflix for Christmas and last night was our maiden voyage. This movie is nominated for 2 Golden Globes which surprised me because I hadn't heard many good things about it. But still we wanted to see it because we're both suckers for Zooey Deschanel and the hipster-related things. I thought the movie was ok. As it claims at the beginning, it's not a love story, but you just can't help but think of it that way. So you kind of bump along watching this look back at a relationship and break-up and kind of go with it, and then it ends with this total eye-roll moment. I like the idea of the movie in the abstract, but I just think it could have been done much better. I would say no Oscar noms in sight for this one, nor will it win anything from our friends at the Hollywood Foreign Press. Sorry, Zooey and Joseph, you tried.
I don't think I'll be able to get back to my Oscar quest until after the long New Year's weekend. My husband and I will be traveling out-of-state and will probably get to hole up on some family's couch in Birmingham and spend the weekend watching old movies and college football. Sounds perfect to me!!!
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Friday, December 4, 2009
The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear
Since Thanksgiving I have been indulging in one of my favorite holiday pastimes - listening to Christmas music (thanks, Majic 95.5) nonstop. This love for Christmas music developed some time while I was in college. Probably the long drives home to San Antonio over Christmas break or something. But, the caveat to all of this holiday music is that there is much good as there is bad. Since yesterday, I have mainly been hearing bad. Here are my thoughts...
#1 - Did you know Bryan Adams has a Christmas song? I am not generally opposed to Bryan Adams - I'm definitely a sucker for "Everything I Do (I Do It For You)," but this particular song just sounds like a Bryan Adams song with the word Christmas thrown in the chorus. Who wants to listen to that like it's a special occasion?
#2 - What did "O Holy Night" ever do to you Martina McBride? I know you like to yell and call it singing, but to do an a capella version of this song like you're God's gift to serious Christmas music? I don't think so. Plus Amy Grant has already cornered the market on scoopy-singing Christmas songs.
#3 - In the same vein, Celine Dion and "Happy Christmas (War is Over)" - not so happy. She tries to take the song the serious route, which the song deserves, but relegates the children/Yoko chorus line ("War is over, if you want it, war is over now") to faint background noise. THIS IS A MAJOR PART OF THE MESSAGE OF THE SONG. Don't pretty it up, lady, this song needs to be a little messy.
#4 - If you have to have only one tropical holiday song on your Christmas/Holiday Mix, do yourself a favor and include "Mele Kalikimaka" rather than "Christmas Island." It seemed like lazy writing and didn't have a fun island feel like ol' "Mele" does when Bing sings it. Trust me on this one. Side note - I just googled the song title to get some more info on it - there are no less than FIVE ACTUAL Christmas Islands. Insane. And, of course, Jimmy Buffett recorded the song on his album of the same name. Should have seen that one coming.
I'm sure you're thinking, "Maggie, I thought you said you liked Christmas music..." Yes, yes, we're getting to that. Following is my ultimate Holiday mix with preferred or alternate versions. Maybe a little commentary, too.
* "The Most Wonderful Time of the Year" by Andy Williams - this is a non-negotiable. It must open the mix (and the whole Christmas season, for that matter) and it must only be the Andy Williams version. Amy Grant made a good effort, but doesn't capture the unbridled joy that Andy brings. No order from here on out.
* "Merry Christmas Baby" by Christina Aguilera and Dr. Jon - This bluesy Christmas song is incredible, I actually saw them perform it on Letterman once. It is a great melding of Christina's best, vampy vocal stylings and Dr. Jon's dirty swamp music. You just feel loose all over and ready to get "lit up like a Christmas tree..."
* "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" by Judy Garland - Christina does a wicked cover of this as well, but in order to infuse some variety, we'll go with classic Judy. Plus her original version captures a little bit of the sadness of it's place in the movie, which I think is appropriate. I'm also a little partial to the way Kelly Osbourne sang it on her family's Christmas special, don't have a recording of it, though.
* "All I Want for Christmas is You" by Mariah Carey - we'll keep on the diva track, although I don't feel the need to explain the need for including this song. It is obviously awesome.
* "I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas" by Gayla Peevey - "only a hippopotamus will do"
* "Breath of Heaven" by Amy Grant - back in my younger days I used to sing this at church each Christmas Eve.
* "Oi! To the World" by No Doubt - this is actually a cover of a Vandals song, but I'm not really interested in the original. Now No Doubt has a song for all seasons, not that that would stop me in the first place.
* "Father Christmas" by Save Ferris - a little dramatic, but maybe especially poignant this particular holiday season (sample lyric - 'give my daddy a job 'cause he needs one, he's got lots of mouths to feed').
* "Carol of the Meows" by Guster - featured on a Chrismakkuh episode of "The OC" in 2004, this song immediately became a Holiday Mix staple. It is 1.5 minutes of "Carol of the Bells" in meows. By a human. You're welcome.
* "Maybe this Christmas" by Ron Sexsmith
* "Winter Wonderland" by Phantom Planet, my dad likes to sing it the way it was sung on the tv show "Evening Shade" - 'later on we'll prespire' (rather than conspire) and 'walking in my winter underwear.'
* "Blue Christmas" by Bright Eyes - I do like the Elvis version, but you just know Conor Oberst had a blue Christmas at one point and it was bleak. There is also a really pretty rendition of "The First Noel" on this cd that I would maybe include as well.
* "Fairytale of New York" by Pilate - word on the street is the original version of this song by the Pogues is ridiculous, but I've never heard it. If it's better than this one, I would switch it out.
* "I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day" by Pedro the Lion
* "Baby It's Cold Outside" by Zooey Deschanel and Leon Redbone - another great version is done by Kelly Willis and Bruce Robison (sample line, "but Kelly it's cold outside," so cute!), so with that thought...
* "Santa Baby" by Kelly Willis - my mom's favorite version is by Art Alexakis of Everclear, although Eartha Kitt's rendition is nothing to sneeze at either.
* "Merry Christmas from the Family" by Robert Earl Keen - 'CAUSE WE ALL WANT ONE!! This is another non-negotiable.
* "Don't Forget to Feed the Reindeer" by Peggy Lee - on an old Christmas mixtape I remember listening to while riding back and forth to grandparents' houses.
* "Christmas Coming to the USA" from SNL - still a good listen even if you can't see Tracy Morgan dancing.
* "Feliz Navidad" by Jose Feliciano
* "Bizarre Christmas Incident" by Ben Folds
* "If You Were Born Today" by Jimmy Eat World, plus there's "12/23/95," so hard to pick just one Jimmy Eat World song, thus the difficult part of the list...
* "Last Christmas" - honestly my favorite version is the Jimmy one, but the mix already has at least two Jimmy songs...the Wham version is pretty good, it's on Taylor Swift's Christmas cd, what's a girl to do?
* "Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)" - this will be a shocker for those who know me well, but my favorite version of this song is the one done by U2. I know, that's crazy, I hate U2, but it's just good. Great singing, emotion, orchestration, background vocals, all enjoyable. Runners-up - Death Cab for Cutie.
* "Happy Christmas (War Is Over)" - gotta bring it full circle, guys! Best version, hands down, still the original version by John Lennon and Yoko Ono. However, I implore you to give these other versions a listen: Street Drum Corps featuring Bert McCracken from The Used and the cover by the Polyphonic Spree.
Did I miss any of your Christmas favorites?
#1 - Did you know Bryan Adams has a Christmas song? I am not generally opposed to Bryan Adams - I'm definitely a sucker for "Everything I Do (I Do It For You)," but this particular song just sounds like a Bryan Adams song with the word Christmas thrown in the chorus. Who wants to listen to that like it's a special occasion?
#2 - What did "O Holy Night" ever do to you Martina McBride? I know you like to yell and call it singing, but to do an a capella version of this song like you're God's gift to serious Christmas music? I don't think so. Plus Amy Grant has already cornered the market on scoopy-singing Christmas songs.
#3 - In the same vein, Celine Dion and "Happy Christmas (War is Over)" - not so happy. She tries to take the song the serious route, which the song deserves, but relegates the children/Yoko chorus line ("War is over, if you want it, war is over now") to faint background noise. THIS IS A MAJOR PART OF THE MESSAGE OF THE SONG. Don't pretty it up, lady, this song needs to be a little messy.
#4 - If you have to have only one tropical holiday song on your Christmas/Holiday Mix, do yourself a favor and include "Mele Kalikimaka" rather than "Christmas Island." It seemed like lazy writing and didn't have a fun island feel like ol' "Mele" does when Bing sings it. Trust me on this one. Side note - I just googled the song title to get some more info on it - there are no less than FIVE ACTUAL Christmas Islands. Insane. And, of course, Jimmy Buffett recorded the song on his album of the same name. Should have seen that one coming.
I'm sure you're thinking, "Maggie, I thought you said you liked Christmas music..." Yes, yes, we're getting to that. Following is my ultimate Holiday mix with preferred or alternate versions. Maybe a little commentary, too.
* "The Most Wonderful Time of the Year" by Andy Williams - this is a non-negotiable. It must open the mix (and the whole Christmas season, for that matter) and it must only be the Andy Williams version. Amy Grant made a good effort, but doesn't capture the unbridled joy that Andy brings. No order from here on out.
* "Merry Christmas Baby" by Christina Aguilera and Dr. Jon - This bluesy Christmas song is incredible, I actually saw them perform it on Letterman once. It is a great melding of Christina's best, vampy vocal stylings and Dr. Jon's dirty swamp music. You just feel loose all over and ready to get "lit up like a Christmas tree..."
* "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" by Judy Garland - Christina does a wicked cover of this as well, but in order to infuse some variety, we'll go with classic Judy. Plus her original version captures a little bit of the sadness of it's place in the movie, which I think is appropriate. I'm also a little partial to the way Kelly Osbourne sang it on her family's Christmas special, don't have a recording of it, though.
* "All I Want for Christmas is You" by Mariah Carey - we'll keep on the diva track, although I don't feel the need to explain the need for including this song. It is obviously awesome.
* "I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas" by Gayla Peevey - "only a hippopotamus will do"
* "Breath of Heaven" by Amy Grant - back in my younger days I used to sing this at church each Christmas Eve.
* "Oi! To the World" by No Doubt - this is actually a cover of a Vandals song, but I'm not really interested in the original. Now No Doubt has a song for all seasons, not that that would stop me in the first place.
* "Father Christmas" by Save Ferris - a little dramatic, but maybe especially poignant this particular holiday season (sample lyric - 'give my daddy a job 'cause he needs one, he's got lots of mouths to feed').
* "Carol of the Meows" by Guster - featured on a Chrismakkuh episode of "The OC" in 2004, this song immediately became a Holiday Mix staple. It is 1.5 minutes of "Carol of the Bells" in meows. By a human. You're welcome.
* "Maybe this Christmas" by Ron Sexsmith
* "Winter Wonderland" by Phantom Planet, my dad likes to sing it the way it was sung on the tv show "Evening Shade" - 'later on we'll prespire' (rather than conspire) and 'walking in my winter underwear.'
* "Blue Christmas" by Bright Eyes - I do like the Elvis version, but you just know Conor Oberst had a blue Christmas at one point and it was bleak. There is also a really pretty rendition of "The First Noel" on this cd that I would maybe include as well.
* "Fairytale of New York" by Pilate - word on the street is the original version of this song by the Pogues is ridiculous, but I've never heard it. If it's better than this one, I would switch it out.
* "I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day" by Pedro the Lion
* "Baby It's Cold Outside" by Zooey Deschanel and Leon Redbone - another great version is done by Kelly Willis and Bruce Robison (sample line, "but Kelly it's cold outside," so cute!), so with that thought...
* "Santa Baby" by Kelly Willis - my mom's favorite version is by Art Alexakis of Everclear, although Eartha Kitt's rendition is nothing to sneeze at either.
* "Merry Christmas from the Family" by Robert Earl Keen - 'CAUSE WE ALL WANT ONE!! This is another non-negotiable.
* "Don't Forget to Feed the Reindeer" by Peggy Lee - on an old Christmas mixtape I remember listening to while riding back and forth to grandparents' houses.
* "Christmas Coming to the USA" from SNL - still a good listen even if you can't see Tracy Morgan dancing.
* "Feliz Navidad" by Jose Feliciano
* "Bizarre Christmas Incident" by Ben Folds
* "If You Were Born Today" by Jimmy Eat World, plus there's "12/23/95," so hard to pick just one Jimmy Eat World song, thus the difficult part of the list...
* "Last Christmas" - honestly my favorite version is the Jimmy one, but the mix already has at least two Jimmy songs...the Wham version is pretty good, it's on Taylor Swift's Christmas cd, what's a girl to do?
* "Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)" - this will be a shocker for those who know me well, but my favorite version of this song is the one done by U2. I know, that's crazy, I hate U2, but it's just good. Great singing, emotion, orchestration, background vocals, all enjoyable. Runners-up - Death Cab for Cutie.
* "Happy Christmas (War Is Over)" - gotta bring it full circle, guys! Best version, hands down, still the original version by John Lennon and Yoko Ono. However, I implore you to give these other versions a listen: Street Drum Corps featuring Bert McCracken from The Used and the cover by the Polyphonic Spree.
Did I miss any of your Christmas favorites?
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Blogging Oscar Hopefuls
I know I kind of dropped the ball on my 'Top Chef' review/recap posts. I discovered quickly that pausing and rewinding and note-taking during my initial viewing of each episode (usually on their first-run-time, which is late for me!) really diminished my enjoyment of the show. My next plan of attack was to save them on the DVR and do a re-watch. Worked better, but ended up being very time-consuming - meaning it was hard to find a 2-hour block in which to do this. I will try to redeem myself for the finale episodes, but don't spoil tonight's because I will not be watching it. My husband is out-of-town for a conference and it's something we watch together. Onward...
My dear readers followed me last year on my 2nd attempt to watch every movie (and short) nominated for an Oscar (the ones they show on tv, not the ones given out 2 days before). I believe I'm committed for a 3rd year, so I thought I'd go ahead and get started and tell you about the ones I've seen. This list is based on predictions made on Vanity Fair's "Little Gold Men" blog - my foremost source on Oscar action. Let us commence!
* "Where the Wild Things Are" (Dark Horse prediction for Best Picture and Best Director, prediction for Best Adapted Screenplay; I would at least add a pick for both Best Original Score and Best Costume) - I may be one of the few who genuinely liked this movie. I was so excited about it as soon as I learned Spike Jonze and Karen O were attached to it and got goosebumps each time I saw the beautiful, emotional trailer featuring "Wake Up" by the Arcade Fire. I liked that the fuzzy line between fantasy and reality is never addressed and leaves the viewer to decide. I know a lot of people thought this movie was too angry for a 'children's movie,' but the whole story is about an angry kid, of course his fantasy (or experience...) are going to reflect that. The monsters were fun and monster-y. I will say that it did drag a bit and felt much longer than it's 90 minutes. Best Picture - no, but Good Picture - yes.
* "The Hangover" (Dark Horse prediction for Best Picture and Best Supporting Actor - Zach Galifianakis) - It's possible "The Hangover" may be the reason for the Best Picture category to now include 10 films. The critical and commercial ($$$) acclaim for this movie was outstanding. I believe the thought is, why shouldn't a fun, funny, raunchy movie be the Best Picture of the year? Everyone freakin' loved it, including myself. I laughed the entire time, even when it got a little ridiculous - and anytime Zach G. can get some attention, I'm there. I don't think it will win Best Picture, but the consideration is well deserved.
* "Public Enemies" (Dark Horse prediction for Best Picture and Best Actor - Johnny Depp) - Has Johnny Depp won an Oscar yet? He should have. Although I wanted this movie to come together a little better, Johnny Depp is sensational and sympathetic as bank robber (and murderer, I suppose) John Dillinger. The ending is a bit anti-climactic and Christian Bale doesn't quite deliver, but it was a fun night at the movies (I remember we were at the Drafthouse and I had their Green Chile Mac & Cheese, highly recommended). Again - a no on Best Picture (I don't think it will be nominated), but I think it's possible Johnny could pull down a statue for this one.
* "Star Trek" (Dark Horse prediction for Best Picture, surely at least effects nominiations) - I actually have never watched the original "Star Trek" series (I was more of a 'Next Generation' sort of girl), but this movie made me want to. This interpretation, set in the future or the past, is fast-paced (but not in a breakneck-I-have-no-idea-what's-going-on type of way) and fun the whole way through. I'm sure it was filled with great bits for Trekkies, but is easily as enjoyable for someone not too familiar with the backstory (myself). The character development and effects were great and I was never bored. This film definitely deserves recognition.
* "Julie & Julia" (prediction for Best Actress - Meryl Streep; Best Supporting Actor - Stanley Tucci; Dark Horse prediction for Best Adapted Screenplay) - I know I'm hearing a collective "duh" out there. Meryl Streep is so hot right now - and you all know it. She shines in this movie and as best I can tell, really captures the natural charm of Julia Child. I found I looked forward to the Julia parts more than the Julie parts while watching and I love Amy Adams, too. I think Stanley Tucci is a stretch for a nomination. He is supporting so far as he plays a very supportive spouse, but I wouldn't say he's particularly special in this role. I like him, so the recognition is exciting. I don't think it will end up with Best Adapted Screenplay - the real magic here was adapting the blog into the book - the movie part is easier after that (I guess except for the incorporation of the Julia Child story...hmm...let me think on this...). For sure Meryl (at least) will get nominated and not having seen any of the other films, I'd give her at least a 50% shot at winning at this point.
* "Up" (prediction for Best Animated Film and Best Original Screenplay) - Total dead lock for Best Animated Film. Like "Wall-E" before it, this movie should be up for Best Picture, hands down. If you didn't see this in 3-D, you missed out, but you should still run out and see it RIGHT NOW. Who would have thought a curmudgeonly Ed Asner and initially irritating scout could capture love so well? I guess the same people who knew we would fall in love with a robot. The colors are gorgeous and the story enveloping. This movie should win all it can.
Well, does seeing 6 count at all? I guess we'll see in the coming weeks when nominations will be announced. Would you like a shortened re-cap of Little Gold Men's other picks? Well, here it is:
LGM legit picks - Hurt Locker, A Serious Man, Up in the Air, The Lovely Bones, Invictus, Precious, Inglorious Basterds, Nine, An Education, Avatar, Crazy Heart, A Single Man, The Last Station, It's Complicated, Whatever Works
LGM Dark Horse picks - Fantastic Mr. Fox, Bright Star, The Informant, Amelia, Brothers, Sherlock Holmes, The Road, Trucker, Broken Embraces, The Stoning of Soraya M., The Messenger, (500) Days of Summer
Happy Watching!
My dear readers followed me last year on my 2nd attempt to watch every movie (and short) nominated for an Oscar (the ones they show on tv, not the ones given out 2 days before). I believe I'm committed for a 3rd year, so I thought I'd go ahead and get started and tell you about the ones I've seen. This list is based on predictions made on Vanity Fair's "Little Gold Men" blog - my foremost source on Oscar action. Let us commence!
* "Where the Wild Things Are" (Dark Horse prediction for Best Picture and Best Director, prediction for Best Adapted Screenplay; I would at least add a pick for both Best Original Score and Best Costume) - I may be one of the few who genuinely liked this movie. I was so excited about it as soon as I learned Spike Jonze and Karen O were attached to it and got goosebumps each time I saw the beautiful, emotional trailer featuring "Wake Up" by the Arcade Fire. I liked that the fuzzy line between fantasy and reality is never addressed and leaves the viewer to decide. I know a lot of people thought this movie was too angry for a 'children's movie,' but the whole story is about an angry kid, of course his fantasy (or experience...) are going to reflect that. The monsters were fun and monster-y. I will say that it did drag a bit and felt much longer than it's 90 minutes. Best Picture - no, but Good Picture - yes.
* "The Hangover" (Dark Horse prediction for Best Picture and Best Supporting Actor - Zach Galifianakis) - It's possible "The Hangover" may be the reason for the Best Picture category to now include 10 films. The critical and commercial ($$$) acclaim for this movie was outstanding. I believe the thought is, why shouldn't a fun, funny, raunchy movie be the Best Picture of the year? Everyone freakin' loved it, including myself. I laughed the entire time, even when it got a little ridiculous - and anytime Zach G. can get some attention, I'm there. I don't think it will win Best Picture, but the consideration is well deserved.
* "Public Enemies" (Dark Horse prediction for Best Picture and Best Actor - Johnny Depp) - Has Johnny Depp won an Oscar yet? He should have. Although I wanted this movie to come together a little better, Johnny Depp is sensational and sympathetic as bank robber (and murderer, I suppose) John Dillinger. The ending is a bit anti-climactic and Christian Bale doesn't quite deliver, but it was a fun night at the movies (I remember we were at the Drafthouse and I had their Green Chile Mac & Cheese, highly recommended). Again - a no on Best Picture (I don't think it will be nominated), but I think it's possible Johnny could pull down a statue for this one.
* "Star Trek" (Dark Horse prediction for Best Picture, surely at least effects nominiations) - I actually have never watched the original "Star Trek" series (I was more of a 'Next Generation' sort of girl), but this movie made me want to. This interpretation, set in the future or the past, is fast-paced (but not in a breakneck-I-have-no-idea-what's-going-on type of way) and fun the whole way through. I'm sure it was filled with great bits for Trekkies, but is easily as enjoyable for someone not too familiar with the backstory (myself). The character development and effects were great and I was never bored. This film definitely deserves recognition.
* "Julie & Julia" (prediction for Best Actress - Meryl Streep; Best Supporting Actor - Stanley Tucci; Dark Horse prediction for Best Adapted Screenplay) - I know I'm hearing a collective "duh" out there. Meryl Streep is so hot right now - and you all know it. She shines in this movie and as best I can tell, really captures the natural charm of Julia Child. I found I looked forward to the Julia parts more than the Julie parts while watching and I love Amy Adams, too. I think Stanley Tucci is a stretch for a nomination. He is supporting so far as he plays a very supportive spouse, but I wouldn't say he's particularly special in this role. I like him, so the recognition is exciting. I don't think it will end up with Best Adapted Screenplay - the real magic here was adapting the blog into the book - the movie part is easier after that (I guess except for the incorporation of the Julia Child story...hmm...let me think on this...). For sure Meryl (at least) will get nominated and not having seen any of the other films, I'd give her at least a 50% shot at winning at this point.
* "Up" (prediction for Best Animated Film and Best Original Screenplay) - Total dead lock for Best Animated Film. Like "Wall-E" before it, this movie should be up for Best Picture, hands down. If you didn't see this in 3-D, you missed out, but you should still run out and see it RIGHT NOW. Who would have thought a curmudgeonly Ed Asner and initially irritating scout could capture love so well? I guess the same people who knew we would fall in love with a robot. The colors are gorgeous and the story enveloping. This movie should win all it can.
Well, does seeing 6 count at all? I guess we'll see in the coming weeks when nominations will be announced. Would you like a shortened re-cap of Little Gold Men's other picks? Well, here it is:
LGM legit picks - Hurt Locker, A Serious Man, Up in the Air, The Lovely Bones, Invictus, Precious, Inglorious Basterds, Nine, An Education, Avatar, Crazy Heart, A Single Man, The Last Station, It's Complicated, Whatever Works
LGM Dark Horse picks - Fantastic Mr. Fox, Bright Star, The Informant, Amelia, Brothers, Sherlock Holmes, The Road, Trucker, Broken Embraces, The Stoning of Soraya M., The Messenger, (500) Days of Summer
Happy Watching!
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