Oscar Nominations

So the nominations are in! As expected following the Golden Globes and other guild awards The Aviator came out best with 11 nominations, including best picture, best director and best actor for Leo. Close behind were Ray, Finding Neverland, Sideways and Closer. But perhaps most significantly Clint's Million Dollar Baby emerged as the only film to be nominated in all of the big five catagories, including a possible acting/direction double from the man with no name (apart from Mr. Eastwood...). There were few surprises elsewhere, apart from the very very welcome inclusion of Kate Winslett in the best actress catagory for Eternal Sunshine, definitely one of my favourite films of 2004. If I was a betting man, and I am, I would go for an even spread, with Aviator grabbing Best film and director (it is just a hollywood fil, the academy will love it), Jamie Foxx getting best actor and Hilary Swank picking up her 2nd gong for best actress. But there are so many I haven't seen yet, so can't pass judgement - better get busy between now and Feb 26th! Kx