The Academy Award nominations were announced this morning, with 11 nods going to Lord of the Rings: Return of the King, 10 to Master and Commander, and zero to Nicole Kidman. Pleasant surprises: Keisha Castle-Hughes for Whale Rider, and Bill Murray for Lost in Translation.
I imagine that LotR will take Best Picture, though I was disappointed by Return of the King. It was too long, some of the dialog really stank, and some of the effects were so-so (as was the case with all three movies). I still enjoyed the movie, but it could have been tighter and just a bit better. If this wasn’t the cap to the trilogy, I don’t think it would be worthy of a Best Picture nod, but in this case Academy voters are going to recognize the overall effort. And besides, it gets kudos for being a trilogy that didn’t ultimately suck hard (I’m also pleased, and a little surprised, actually, that neither Matrix movie was recognized for visual or sound effects, given that the first Matrix upset Phantom Menace).
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Jeff Carlson | Never Enough Coffee Creations 
OSCARS: How did Lost in Translation receive any nominations…not to mention actually winning an oscar. The movie was a dud! Just another “token” award winner because it was the first “woman” ever nominated. I am a woman and I just hate “politics.” Give the award to one who deserves it, not because of their last name or gender.
I think some of the reason Lost in Translation was nominated was because it was a popular indie film that made Academy voters feel better about the LotR juggernaut. If this huge moneymaking machine is going to be in there, might as well also elevate something that won’t win but will add some “art” to the lineup.
Re: “Give the award to one who deserves it…”, alas, if that were really the case with the Oscars, but often it’s not. 😦