Whoa, what just happened? Sorry, I’ve been ill. I had an upper respiratory infection that hit me kinda hard, so I’ve been out of it for the past week, groggy and resting as much as possible to get past it. Anyway, the Oscars came and went, obviously, and here’s my two cents:

BEST PICTURE – Parasite
I don’t understand how a foreign language film could even win best picture… Isn’t that what the “International Feature Film” award is for?? I’m so confused. Yes, it won for THAT award too. A guess Parasite is “catching.” In light of the Coronavirus outbreak though, it figures. I still haven’t managed to watch it. I will, very soon though.

ACTOR IN A LEADING ROLE – Joaquin Phoenix – Joker
Really enjoyed this movie, it was way more serious than I thought it would be and definitely not what I was expecting. Joaquin’s performance was worthy.

ACTRESS IN A LEADING ROLE – Renée Zellweger – Judy
Didn’t see this movie but heard it was very good. I’ll have to watch it some time.

ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLE – Brad Pitt – Once upon a Time… in Hollywood
I think I mentioned this last time… I didn’t care for this movie, but now, given its popularity, I think I need to give it another shot. I’ll watch it all the way through next time to give it an honest chance.

ACTRESS IN A SUPPORTING ROLE – Laura Dern – Marriage Story
This movie was very good and Laura Dern’s performance was also very good. I’m not so sure I would vote her best supporting actress though.

ANIMATED FEATURE FILM – Toy Story 4
I really enjoyed every Toy Story movie, including #4. It’s so rare that ANY film franchise on it’s fourth movie can still hold up just as well with such a solid story and cast, not to mention how teachable and timeless it will be for generations.

CINEMATOGRAPHY – 1917
Excellent all around. Well worthy of this award. Watch this movie.

COSTUME DESIGN – Little Women
Excellent movie, excellent costumes. I haven’t watched the previous versions of “Little Women”, but I did find them and will watch them eventually, just to compare.

There were a bunch more awards, but I’ve taken way too long to get this post up, so that’s it for me.