Osakatomebaby

I'm inclined to agree with the Socialists even though I haven't seen Lost in Translation yet (due here in May) or a quarter of the films up for Academy of Awards.

"Aside from [a couple of nominees]...the films nominated remain resolute in their commitment to uncovering nothing important about modern life--under conditions of unprecedented social crisis and global volatility."

It seems that changes to the Academy's policies this year benefit studios at the expense of indies. Basically, there's a shorter time period in which judges can make their selections and the Academy published (and then reneged) on the policy that, "to avoid piracy concerns", judges could not view films at home on video or DVD. Meaning indies got squeezed out from competing and as a result fewer will be shown in theaters this year.

Not that I have to give up watching the Oscars. The only time I did, Julia Roberts sobbed like an idiot and I vowed never to waste my time on it again. Nevertheless...

Shame on you Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences! SHAME!