Picking Oscar, Winning Green**

The 1o movies nominated for the “Best Picture” award are:

Avatar - I have had no desire to see this except I think I should since it may very well win and my family loved it.

*The Blind Side - I saw this one (see prior blog in November) - loved it!

District 9 - no desire.

An Education - will see soon but not in time for Oscars.

*The Hurt Locker - saw this last week - couldn't take my eyes off of it.

Inglourious Basterds - will see this.

Precious - I really want to see but don't know if I can.

*A Serious Man - saw this last month and thought I was sitting down to watch A Single Man; for those of you who have seen both, you will immediately recognize how ridiculous that is!

*UP - I saw this - delightful.

*UP in the Air - I saw this - great writing here (not bad scenery either).

So, I have seen 5 out of the 10 Best Picture Nominees (the ones with the *). Given that until this year only 5 films were nominated, I feel like I have seen enough to weigh in. Going out on a limb here for The Hurt Locker but I have to say that if there was a category for Best Feel Good Movie, I would go with The Blind Side (close second would be UP). Now, when actually does Avatar win, I have a built in excuse that I did not see it yet. And, that is why I am not a movie critic.

I plan to enjoy the Red Carpet and also look forward to seeing the hosting duo, Alec Baldwin and Steve Martin. Here is a link to all the nominations.

**Winning Green: - Email who/what you think will win Best Actress, Best Actor, Best Film and Best Costume Design for a chance to win some Eco - Friendly Notecards. Winner will be selected from all correct submissions. Good luck! (Ya have to send in the email before the Oscars begin!)