markjwilder | Feb. 12th, 2002

Yeah, so, the nominations were announced. Pretty much as expected, with a few surprises. I'm going to have to go see Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius just so I can make an informed decision there. Too late for Training Day, though, so I guess dvd will have to do (it's released less than a week before the Oscars, i think).

Best inclusions: There were a lot of good inclusions that were expected, but a few bubble picks made good choices. Ghost World for Adapted Screenplay made me happy, and Amelie in the Art Direction and Cinematography were great picks.
Worst inclusions: John Voight for Ali. I suspect i'll disagree with the Ethan Hawke nomination, as well. Sean Penn is one of my favorite actors, but didn't deserve this nomination. Personally I question Ridley Scott's inclusion as well. And we know that I don't think Lord of the Rings belongs in the Best Picture category, but that'll be a seperate entry later today. I'm on the fence about Ms. Kidman. The nomination for LOTR in the Best Score category is a travesty.
Worst omissions: STEVE BUSCEMI! And where was Gene Hackman? Comedies are given no chance in the Oscars. I was also sad to see no John Cameron Mitchell in the Best Actor category or Baz Luhrman as director.

Tonight, I'm going to watch Lord of the Rings again. I'll write a LJ entry about it today or tomorrow.