And the Oscar for Fewest Movies Seen Goes to...

...me! This is yet another in a pitifully long line of Oscar award shows that I'm not prepared for. It's hard to believe that Andy and I used to be the ones who'd seen every movie anyone had ever heard of. Alas, here's the very short list of nominated movies I've seen (big categories only):

• "The Dark Knight" - Best Supporting Actor (Heath Ledger): You may recall that I was thoroughly disappointed with this movie. I imagine they'll give the award to Ledger because he's dead and all.
• "Frozen River" - Best Actress (Melissa Leo): I would love it if she won this award! This was a tiny movie, but she was outstanding.
• "Kung Fu Panda" - Best Animated Film. That was Pete's birthday party movie last year. It was very enjoyable.
• "Slumdog Millionaire" - Best Picture.* As you know, I thought this was a tremendously well-done movie.

*Isn't it curious that they say "Best Picture" instead of "Best Movie" or "Best Film"? Sounds like something my Dad would say: "Wow, what a picture!" or "Now, that was a picture!"

Comments

[Naomi]

Not that it's a competition (don't worry, don't worry, you're still lame) I only saw three (count 'em!) of the nominated...pictures. (I love the old-timey sound of pictures; I'm glad you pointed it out!) We saw "Doubt" and "Vicky Cristina Barcelona" together, and I slipped out alone once to see "The Visitor." (Richard Jenkins was masterful.)

Like you, we used to be regulars at West Newton Cinema, Kendall Square, Coolidge Corner, even The Brattle. Unlike you, I can't get used to watching a movie on the TV. I fall asleep, for some reason.

I don't regret a bit having the kids, but I do miss the movies. A lot.

[amy]

Karen,

My dad used to own movie theatres, so we had passes to all the theatres in this area: Showcase, W. Newton, Loew's, Regal, and others that have since been bought and sold and operate under different names.

As a result, Doug and I used to go to EVERY nominated movie, sometimes multiple times! Even when Kate was little, we would get a babysitter and go. As more kids came along and they got bigger, our movie-going declined (both in quantity and in quality). Now they are teens and we are mostly home on weekends, waiting for them to get home (and also not leaving an empty house for them to bring friends to). If we watch a movie on tv, i'm usually good for the first hour, then off to sleep and drooling on the couch.

This year we saw Slumdog, Dark Knight, The Visitor, I saw Vicky Cristina Barcelona at a matinee with a friend, and we all saw Wall E.

I would still love to see Milk, Doubt, The Reader, not sure about The Wrestler but I'm mildly intrigued, Frozen River...but even as I type that list, I know I'll see one of them and watch the rest here, with a strong cup of tea to keep me awake.

Maybe when the kids are gone, we'll go back to seeing movies--i certainly hope so!

[TwoBusy]

Apropos of virtually nothing: I picked up KF Panda for $10 @ Target today. Just in case you ever wanted it for the home library...