[Claire]

I had an Oscar day at the movies yesterday (we're having an Oscar party again, so my friends and I decided to make sure we see all the movies/roles that are contenders).....

We started with Sideways....already had seen it, but I was with a group who hadn't. I just freaking love this movie. I can't put my finger on why...but I just think it's beautiful. And real.

On to.....Hotel Rwanda. We had to sit in the second row as we were running from the first movie. The seating sucked, but the movie was incredible. So many twists and turns and ups and downs. I thought that Sophie Okonedo as Don Cheadle's wife was amazing. She made me bawl. She had some really intense scenes. And I always love Don Cheadle. Always.

Then to Finding Neverland. I hadn't seen it, and I didn't really care if I ever did.....I was very whateverish about it. But then I saw it and loved it. I had tears in my eyes the entire film because I knew where it was leading.....ugh. Johnny Depp with a Scottish accent......sigh.

Finally, we ended our very long day with A Very Long Engagement. I saw it about a month ago and it was so beautiful...I was happy to see it again. The first time I saw it, I was so concerned with reading and making sure I had it all, then yesterday, I got to relax and take it all in. Gorgeous. Except for the crowd of teens next to us, who kept asking questions the whole time.

Next:

Bad Education (this is my pick, my must-see!)
Kinsey
Million Dollar Baby


I'll skip:

Ray
The Aviator