One of my favorite non-food-related days is underway. Oscar Sunday. I’ve already watched five hours of E!’s coverage and am all set for more. I guess I’m required to list my picks, but I really don’t want to. There are a couple (supporting) categories where the competition is so strong I simply want to let the drama play out on its own.There’s talk of a Chicago sweep, which might take the fun out of the suspense, but unlike most sweeps, this is one that won’t bother me.
As much as I love Nicole Kidman, I’d prefer she didn’t win. She was very good in The Hours but she’s hardly the lead, and it feels like she’s getting votes just for being (and looking like) Nicole Kidman. Similar to my lack of enthusiasm for a Jack Nicholson win. I’d like to see Adaptation win for adapted screenplay (the ending is a letdown but the script is so beautifully and intricately layered). I’d like to see The Two Towers get art direction and special effects awards (and write-in landslides for costumes and make-up). And I’m looking forward to seeing U2 perform.
Whoops — commercial’s over! Back to the TV…
