Get Ready For Oscar

Ok folks. Anyone who knows me knows how much I LOVE the movies. I literally go to see 3-4 movies PER WEEKEND. So when darling Whitney suggested I start blogging about films, since it is pre-Oscar season, I figured I'd give it a try. I've done pretty well predicting some careers in Hollywood (Kiera Knightley before anyone was keen on her, and on fire star Wentworth Miller were all Buzzed first), and I'm usually 95% correct on my Oscar predictions. So here goes nothing.

If you asked me what films you HAD to see right now, I'd say:

1. Capote - Philip Seymour Hoffman and Catherine Keener should both be getting Oscar nods. Both are brilliant.

2. In Her Shoes - Cameran Diaz and Toni Collette are AMAZING in this movie. Cameron should get a nod, but they may not see her as serious enough. I'd look for her to get a Golden Globe nod though.

3. Prime - Uma Thurman and Meryl Streep are both fabulous in this fim. Newcomer Bryan Greenberg is beyond hot too.

4. Proof - Gwenyth Paltrow is REALLY amazing in this movie. Jake Gyllenhaal was really good in this movie, but Hope Davis really stole the show. I definitely think she'll be getting a Supporting Actress nod.

5. North Country - Charlize Theron is hoping to follow the lead of select Academy Award Winners who win back to back. Her peformance really is fantastic, but I hope we'll start seeing her in some happier films. Frances McDormand will probably be looking at a Supporting nod as well.

So those are my picks so far. I'm still waiting to see:

1. Jarhead - I think Jake may have something here.
2. Brokeback Mountain - Jake again with Heath Ledger.
3. Walk the Line - Reese Witherspoon and Joaquin Phoenix are going to be the ones to beat this award season. Both are brilliant actors who really don't seem to gobble up every press opp. Joaquin has already said that he's not going to be campaigning for the Oscar, so that makes him even cooler. And Reese's comments about not wanting her daughter to idolize girls who make a living playing dumb are right on time. They honestly don't need to campaign.

Ok. I have one more thing to add. Put this film in the category of WEIRD. I saw Stay this weekend. And as my sister said, you really just want to leave. You need to know going into this film that you just don't need to try to figure anything out. Just go with the flow, and you'll appreciate it for its artistry and not really look for a big finish.

So I'll be back each weekend with a fresh update for you guys. This weekend, I actually packed in 4 movies:

1. Prime
2. Saw II
3. Stay
4. The Fog

They were all really great, with the exception of the aformentioned. ;-)

Peace, love & shopping!

TW.

It's Been Too Long...

Hi there!

So I have to thank you guys for all of your emails - you made me return to my blog! I have to say that this summer was one of the craziest summers ever. I usually get to relax a bit and travel, but this summer, it was all about work. I also moved into a new place in August, so I'm spending most of my time trying to find the perfect couch and cooking.

Yes, believe it or not, I COOK. And I love to do it. It's quite therapeutic. ;-) And no, I don't just make chicken soup and instant mac & cheese. I'm a big fan of pasta and seafood. Right now, I'm pretty obsessed with salmon. I have seriously figured out every way there is to cook it. So if any of you have any good salmon recipes, PLEASE email them to me.

As far as couches go, I'm trying to decide between three right now. I think I need to make a decision quickly, because I can't take one more night in that pod chair. I've recently discovered the joy of On Demand cable, and with winter on the way, a couch will come in handy, and be a nice compliment to the fireplace. ;-)

I've also decided that I'm going back to school. No, this is not a Tommy Lee kind of prank. I got accepted to Wharton a few years ago and never went, and I think I'd like to start taking classes now. I'm one of those crazy people who loves to learn, and I miss being on a campus and talking about books, and yes, even getting GRADES. I know, it's disgusting but true. It doesn't help that my brainiac sister is 23 w/ an M.B.A. I've got a lot of work to do.

It's my dream to be a professor one day, so I need to get back to it. Ok, time to go cook and try to decide on a couch.

Peace, love, & shopping! ;-)

TW.