Comments on: Oscar Nomination Day – better than the big day itself?

By: WDW

WDW — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 21:18:01 +0000

Well talk about a comment to put a smile on my face… thank you so much my friend. And you saw Mysteries of Pittsburgh?! These films can be so hard to see over here and I’ve not managed that one. Orphan I tried to see but I was hiding too much and had to give in. I’m a big Peter sarsgaard fan but I’m clearly a timid one!

You have a full on life, round down to that happy dog of yours, so I’m just glad to see when you can pop by. I love movies but, like you, I seem to spend an awful amount of time regretting my lack of free time. But doing this site is giving me a much-needed push.

Good to see you!

By: BBMISwear

BBMISwear — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 01:13:59 +0000

I’ve just been clicking around this site for a bit and it really makes me angry that I can’t spend as much time here, or on other blogs I know I would enjoy, as I would like to. I’ve always kinda separated my life into two parts – before having a kid (and husband and dog and family business and all the other stuff that is great yet sucks hours from my day) and after. If it were ‘before’ I know I’d spend a lot of time here!! Going to movies…now that’s something I use to do A LOT too (now I mostly go from lacrosse field to baseball field to wrestling meet to the middle school, etc) – LOL! But…movie days will come to me again in short time I know (and for now it’s mostly DVDs at home on a Saturday night). *heavy sigh*

Anyway, didn’t mean to be a downer…I’ll take sip of pinot grigio and continue. That’s better. WDW, you are such a movie nut and I always learn so much from you! I don’t get to see all the movies I would like so hearing about them from you is always appreciated (especially when I’m planning my DVD rentals for a few months from now – LOL)! This was a nice recap of the Oscar noms…of course I’ve heard a lot about all the categories but it’s so nice to have it all in one place so thank you for this!

Oh…before I sign off…I’ve always loved that picture of you and Peter and was happy to see it again here. Today I watched Peter in The Mysteries of Pittsburgh. It was such an interesting movie…I really enjoyed it. I find myself not being able to get Peter’s character, Cleveland, off my mind. What an interesting and complicated character he played – and he did it so well. I think Peter’s Cleveland will stick with me for a long time.

Okay, I guess I’ve gone on enough (and my wine glass needs filling) so I’ll say goodnight!

Your friend from the other side of the pond

By: WDW

WDW — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 00:10:53 +0000

Hi there Zillow People talk about Avatar being innovative but I’d say that so was District 9. Not just for the CGI but for the way that it made the alien identifiable. Sharlto’s transformation was made believable. I felt like I was horrified abd in awe all at the same time. Avatar felt much easier on the senses but District 9 gave them a kick! I’m glad it was nominated too. It kept me awake for a few nights! Thanks for commenting

By: Zillow Zollo

Zillow Zollo — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 23:38:46 +0000

You make a great point about Sharlto not being on the list. I thought for sure he’d be there, bu I’m happy to see District 9 get into the Best Picture category.

By: WDW

WDW — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 21:53:37 +0000

Hi Anna! It’s a great list. And I’m so pleased for Maggie, Carey and Colin in particular Helen Mirren’s probably wondering how she can make room for another one…

By: Anna

Anna — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 21:18:08 +0000

That’s a great nomination list! A couple of my absolute favourites, especially Maggie – as you know. She’s made great movies the last couple of years, and this nomination is well deserved!! What a great week!!