My daughter slept until 6:30 AM in her own bed. This is monumental because I have a clarity of thought this morning that usually involves 2 cups of coffee to achieve. But I digress...
As I check email this morning I have Presumed Innocent on in the backdrop. Two things come to mind as I watch. 1) How much this movie doesn't capture the utter surprise of the who done it that the book does. 2) More importantly, it reminds me how much I miss Raul Julia. While there was always certain pride in a fellow Puerto Rican's success, Raul Julia had a way about him on screen that was seductive and compelling. He could take the simplest of language and twist it in ways that made it sarcastic, knowing and sincere. Now Raul Julia made his share of crappy films like anyone does, but the roles he did well - like in Presumed Innocent are such a treasure of his talents. So on an overcast Sunday, I miss Raul Julia.
Did I mention that the Oscars are next week? They are and I have a couple of films to catch up on to have working knowledge of all the contenders so I can make my predictions and handicap the race. I will however sit here now and confess - I will not be seeing "There Will Be Blood". I just can't do maniacal Daniel Day Lewis. The trailer alone creeps me out. I am however enjoying as I do every year TCM (Turner Classic Movies) 31 Days of Oscar. Robert Osbourne has my dream job, he gets factoids about classic movies and introduces them while informing the viewer of odd movie trivia. Oh to have that job!
LOST -- Yes, I can not go a week without talking about LOST, if 24 were on that would get equal billing. I just haven't had the chance to write since Thursday. First off, I am thrilled Sayid is one of the Oceanic 6 he is a favorite character of mine and it's nice to know he survives. Although the ending revealing that he is actually an assassin for Ben was beyond jaw drop unbelievable. This is particularly puzzling because Sayid says to Locke "the day I believe him is the day I sell my soul". Apparently that day wasn't as far off as Sayid thought. It will be interesting to get Kate's side of life after the island considering the others that have been revealed - Jack, Hurley and Sayid have all been miserable. Am I the only one waiting on the resurrection of Michael? His name appears in the opening credits but so far not seen. My guess is that he is Ben's "spy" on the ship. I also don't know what to make of the 37 minute time delay that was revealed with the 'experiment' run by that wacky rescuer. And finally, we need to start the betting pool because in the next couple of episodes someone is going to die. Last week I was convinced it was going to be Locke. Now I am not so sure. I don't think it will be a secondary player, my gut tells me one of the major favorites. I have a sinking suspicion this week that it is Sawyer. I hope I am wrong, but next week is being billed as Kate's rescue off the island and at the end of this last episode Kate has decided to stay on the island. What would have changed her mind? Is it Sawyer who is among the Oceanic 6? Who is the guy she needs to get home to when she meets Jack at the airport from the flash forward last season?
This is what I adore about this show -- even when it gives us answers, it provides more questions. Classic television in the making. Seriously, if you haven't already you need to get LOST.
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please tell me about what to care about at the Oscars. I haven't a clue. I saw Juno - is it even nominated?
The interesting part of the oscars will be the supporting categories in my opinion. Ellen Page, the film, the director and the screenplay are all nominated. The writer - Diablo Cody is a shoe in to win. Ellen Page could take it, but she's got some tough competition. While I think No Country for Old Men is going to win best picture - Juno has a shot. This will be the theme all week as I break down each category.
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