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ok so I’m sitting here watching the Oscars, as I do every year, and I decided my opinions should matter as much as the Academy’s. So here you go, my picks in the categories I care about.

BEST ACTOR
Viggo Mortensen - Eastern Promises
Wow. The guy flew to Russia on his own and ran around with mobsters just to get the role down. Best performance of the year hands down.

BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR
Javier Bardem - No Country For Old Men
He made the movie for me. Perfect role for him. Glad to see him in such a prominent film, “Before Night Falls” was not one of my favorites…

BEST ACTRESS
Cate Blanchett - Elizabeth: The Golden Age
I loved Ellen Page, she was amazing, but I’ve gotta say Cate deserves it. Tough, tough role to play and she was amazing.

BEST SOUND EDITING/MIXING
Transformers
Yes, the storyline made no sense whatsoever and they magically transported to a different city half way through a fight scene. It’s Michael Bay what do you expect? But do you remember what it sounded like when that first transformation happened? Amazing.

BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY
BEST EDITING
BEST DIRECTING
BEST ADAPTED SCREENPLAY
BEST PICTURE
No Country For Old Men
This was just one amazing film. I was floored by the cinematography and the incredible way Joel and Ethan directed. Amazing character development and incredible storytelling. This will be one of my favorites for years to come.