Statuesque

So it's award season at the movies, and everyone's all geared up about it, and usually I am, too. But this year I'm really meh about the whole thing. I didn't see too many movies this year that really floated my boat.

If it were up to me, I'd split all the awards between The Departed and Children of Men and forget the rest of it. (And then there'd be a big party with Martin Scorcese and Clive Owen and Leonardo DiCaprio and Julianne Moore and Mark Wahlberg and - holy crap, what a great party that would be!)

I've been a little confused this year. The Departed keeps getting touted as "Martin Scorcese's comeback." Am I the only one who liked Gangs of New York and The Aviator? I guess so? I think I've seen The Aviator four times - it's flat-out terrific. Maybe it's just me.

And another thing - Leonardo DiCaprio. What's everyone's problem with this guy? Reviews for The Departed kept talking about "DiCaprio is surprisingly believable" and "not hindered by his baby face" and backhanded stuff like that. I think Leonardo DiCaprio is great. That's right, I'll even say it for eternity on the internet: I think Leonardo DiCaprio is great. How come no one ever gives him any of their silly awards? He should have been given one long ago, but it seems to be treated as an impossibility, like giving an Oscar to an end table or a tea pot. He deserved one for being so brilliant as Howard Hughes (oops, I'm rambling - I really liked The Aviator.)

Anyway, this year, my only interest in the Oscars will be a) will Clive Owen show up, hopefully in a tuxedo? b) will Daniel Craig show up, hopefully in a tuxedo? c) will George Clooney... OK you get the picture, d) what party will Martin Scorcese be at, and will Martin Sheen be with him? 'Cos I'd way rather hang out with those guys, especially if Leonardo is pouring the drinks.