ok, so i have read every reporting today of the oscar nominations....and i am unashamed in my interest......i have watched every oscar presentation for as long as i can remember, and i find the genre of great cultural significance.........think about all the films not nominated in any given year..they tend to be the most watched, biggest grossing films,,, the kind i don't even pay to see on video...at least with oscar nominations i am likely to rent the video at some point...maybe the same year of release.........of course, i take umbrage when my 'films' don't win...like lotr, which did not win best picture last year, and i am appalled when actors appear to win on the sympathy vote.....i do enjoy the fashion parade on the red carpet.....and the thank you speeches...if i won i would likewise thank everyone i knew.......ah well.......