2004-01-28 - 11:08 a.m. Here's what's exciting about the 2004 Oscar nominee list: LOTR gets 11 nominations, just as it should be. And it will win in all the important categories. (Of course, I was sure Howard Dean was going to sweep Iowa and NH) Triplets of Belleville was rightfully nominated both for best animated feature film and best song! And that song is a killer, I can't wait to see how they will present it. The best song category has some other good contenders (and no obvious Hollywood schlock) including "Kiss at the End of the Rainbow" from A Mighty Wind. One wonders if Mitch and Mickey will perfom it... Keisha Castle-Hughes (Whalerider) for best actress! Another possible opportunity for a Bill Murray acceptance speech (he's nominated for best actor), although the other nominees are all swell and deserving. Here's what's annoying about the 2004 nom's: If Charlize Theron wins for Monster, I hope she has the grace this time (unlike at the Globes) to acknowledge Aileen Wournos, or her victims, or somebody other than her director for taking a chance on her own sweet li'l actressy self. Diane Keaton is a fine actress, and has given many Oscar-worthy performances, but this nod for Something's Gotta Give is just silly. thoughts? (1 comments so far) previous - next blog archive contact