Hello Children

There is a new and exciting addition to Be Petty today. Yes, that's right folks --anyone and everyone can now add their 2 cents worth to my Blog. Not that people ever actually read this or visit the site but... At least now I will be informed if I have really offended someone. Perhaps one of my Honkus came a little bit close to the truth for some of you??? Some of my friends...and I won't mention any names because I think they know who they are... are HORRIBLE drivers. Have any RRDJ's??? Let me know. If I think they are good, I'll post them. If not, then I will mock you mercilessly. Great incentive!

So, Scotsman has been gone for 2 days now. The only difference for most of my friends (seeing as how you all live so far away and never met him anyway) is that I now have my phone back on a full time basis and am therefore easier to get a hold of. I will also be out of a job in a few weeks and will then be even easier to get a hold of. Anyone knowing of anything good, feel free to let me know.

So with my Scotsman being gone, I have more spare time than any one person should have. With that in mind, I present to you the BE PETTY 2004 OSCAR PICKS. Now, I must mention that these choices are based on different criteria than that used by professionals. At least one would hope so... you'll see what I mean. And I wouldn't run out and use my picks for betting on the Oscars. You might as well just give your money to me to go to Scotland. At least it will go to a good cause. Anyway, without further a doo doo, here goes

BEST PICTURE:
THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE RETURN OF THE KING
LOST IN TRANSLATION
MASTER AND COMMANDER: THE FAR SIDE OF THE WORLD
MYSTIC RIVER
SEABISCUIT

Why??? Because Elves are cool. So are trees that can talk.

ACTOR IN A LEADING ROLE
Johnny Depp - PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: THE CURSE OF THE BLACK PEARL
Ben Kingsley - HOUSE OF SAND AND FOG
Jude Law - COLD MOUNTAIN
Bill Murray - LOST IN TRANSLATION
Sean Penn - MYSTIC RIVER

Why? It's Johnny Depp... need I say more???

ACTRESS IN A LEADING ROLE
Keisha Castle-Hughes - WHALE RIDER
Diane Keaton - SOMETHING'S GOTTA GIVE
Samantha Morton - IN AMERICA
Charlize Theron - MONSTER
Naomi Watts - 21 GRAMS

Why? Well, not having actually seen any of the movies...

ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLE
Alec Baldwin - THE COOLER
Benicio Del Toro - 21 GRAMS
Djimon Hounsou - IN AMERICA
Tim Robbins - MYSTIC RIVER
Ken Watanabe - THE LAST SAMURAI

Why? See above!

ACTRESS IN A SUPPORTING ROLE
Shohreh Aghdashloo - HOUSE OF SAND AND FOG
Patricia Clarkson - PIECES OF APRIL
Marcia Gay Harden - MYSTIC RIVER
Holly Hunter - THIRTEEN
Renée Zellweger - COLD MOUNTAIN

Why? Haven't seen any of these either, but I have to go with Brigette Jones, n'est pas???

MUSIC (SONG)
"Into the West" - THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE RETURN OF THE KING
"A Kiss at the End of the Rainbow" - A MIGHTY WIND
"Scarlet Tide" - COLD MOUNTAIN
"The Triplets of Belleville" - THE TRIPLETS OF BELLEVILLE
"You Will Be My Ain True Love" - COLD MOUNTAIN

Why? A Mighty Wind... I freaking loved that movie!

ANIMATED FEATURE FILM
BROTHER BEAR
FINDING NEMO
THE TRIPLETS OF BELLEVILLE

Why? Only because I wanted to get at least one pick right.

CINEMATOGRAPHY
CITY OF GOD
COLD MOUNTAIN
GIRL WITH A PEARL EARRING
MASTER AND COMMANDER: THE FAR SIDE OF THE WORLD
SEABISCUIT

Why? It is the lesser of two weevils... get it? Ha Ha!

COSTUME DESIGN
GIRL WITH A PEARL EARRING
THE LAST SAMURAI
THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE RETURN OF THE KING
MASTER AND COMMANDER: THE FAR SIDE OF THE WORLD
SEABISCUIT

Why? Love those Rohan Riders!

DIRECTING
CITY OF GOD
THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE RETURN OF THE KING
LOST IN TRANSLATION
MASTER AND COMMANDER: THE FAR SIDE OF THE WORLD
MYSTIC RIVER

Why? Peter Jackson has to get something for hiring O.B. to play Legolas!

VISUAL EFFECTS
THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE RETURN OF THE KING
MASTER AND COMMANDER: THE FAR SIDE OF THE WORLD
PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: THE CURSE OF THE BLACK PEARL

Why? Two words: Myyyy preciousssssssssssss.

WRITING (ADAPTED SCREENPLAY)
AMERICAN SPLENDOR
CITY OF GOD
THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE RETURN OF THE KING
MYSTIC RIVER
SEABISCUIT

Why? Just giving some well deserved credit to Tolkein

WRITING (ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY)
THE BARBARIAN INVASIONS
DIRTY PRETTY THINGS
FINDING NEMO
IN AMERICA
LOST IN TRANSLATION

Why? Yo Yo Canada represent--in da howse!. Besides, Finding Nemo was ripped off from some cheese eating surrender monkey.

MAKEUP
THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE RETURN OF THE KING
MASTER AND COMMANDER: THE FAR SIDE OF THE WORLD
PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: THE CURSE OF THE BLACK PEARL

Why? Did you not see those Orcs? Scawy!

MUSIC (SCORE)
BIG FISH
COLD MOUNTAIN
FINDING NEMO
HOUSE OF SAND AND FOG
THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE RETURN OF THE KING

Why? Loved that violin!


So, there you have it. As you can see, I left many categories out. I didn't want it to be TOO painful. Besides, unless you actually know someone nominated in the other categories, no one cares!. That's it from me for today. Let me know your thoughts. Chat at y'all later.

Jenny-poo