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February 21, 2009
The Oscars
I haven't seen a single film nominated for Best Picture this year. It would be nice to see Danny Boyle win, though, since he's made some great movies.
Still, it doesn't really matter who wins. The Oscars are a meaningless exercise in self-congratulation and good marketing. I haven't taken them seriously since "Shakespeare in Love" beat "Saving Private Ryan" for Best Picture. Once I realized people like the slovenly Weinstein brothers could purchase the award, it took on less meaning.
So I'll probably watch a DVD tomorrow night.
Posted by slublog at February 21, 2009 09:40 PM
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Believe it or not the Weinstein's are trying buy it again this year with The Reader.
The Weinsteins are losing money, fast, with the flops of "Who's Your Caddy?", "Superhero Movie", "The Longshots", "Zack and Miri Make a Porno", and "Soul Men". They need another Oscar to stay afloat.
Tonight I'd rather melt my brain with Hulu then watch the Oscars.
Posted by: coldmexican at February 22, 2009 09:11 PM