Tonight is the annual Academy Awards Show. I am sure it will be full of laughter, beautiful dresses, handsome men, great words, and winners of all kinds. I have always been fascinated by the awards show and all other awards because it is interesting to see who will win and then read later who people think should win. It is also interesting to see a movie win or just be nominated and not understand why.
I use the movies presented at the Oscars as my list of movies that I want to see. Whether it is up for best picture or there is a single movie that got an award for best actor or screenplay. It provides a plethora of movies for one to watch. For example, I might not have ever thought about seeing The Hurt Locker if it weren't for it winning Best Picture and Best Director. That was the year of Avatar; which I thought was GREAT!! I couldn't understand how that movie won over Avatar, so I watched it and it made me understand better and I also saw a great film.
So tonight if you choose to watch the Oscars use it as an opportunity to open your mind to new films and a new genre of work that can be explored. After all, it is the Oscars!
