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How Ebert didn't have "The Pianist" in his top TWENTY is beyond me...

Hmmm...no judgement of quality from me...those films are considered to be the front-runners for this year's Oscars. Yes, it starts this soon. I didn't start it, or choose them. I'm simply making a statement to the quality of CoG, which I think deserves Best Picture consideration in ANY year.

From what I understand, you have to attend special screenings in order to even be able to VOTE for foreign language film. Both nomination votes and winner votes. During the nomination screenings, I'd be willing to bet that CoG and Fast Runner just got lost in the shuffle. Perhaps their...

Well...I don't NOT believe in the Oscars...I do, however, tend to think they are too political. And not because of the potential of supposed "locks" or winners as much as the usual list of noms... But, enough of that - tonight WAS full of pleasant surprises. However, "Talk to Her" is not one...

Ultimately, I agree that if a voter can't make up his own mind and is easily swayed by any kind of campaigning, the voter is to blame. That said, the system IS what it is. Don't hate Poland for having fun or criticizing Harvey. You may not like it, you may not agree with it, but I can tell...

- is, most likely, a very well directed film. PJ deserves any and all accolades heaped upon him. The DGA thought so. I agree. As do many here. If we're going to go ranking directorial jobs, Almodovar's work on "Talk to Her" is not in the same league as PJ's work on "The Two Towers". It isn't...