The Oscars are imminent! And my vote is in. My hypothetical vote, that is. Do you know how the voting for best picture works this time? The Academy is using instant run-off voting, which means that every voter writes down a list of the nominated films in their order of preference, all the number one slots are compared, and the worst loser gets eliminated from the running. All the ballots with the worst loser at number one then have to run with their second favourite choice, and the first movie to get a clear majority wins. So here’s my vote:
1. Inglorious Basterds – A true work of art. Every scene is a child of the cinematographic titans.
2. Up in the Air – Depressing and sprinkled with dark humour, it’s one I’ll remember.
3. District 9 – I love good satire and a fun story, if it hadn’t been quite so computer-gamey at the finish it would’ve grabbed my second place.
4. The Hurt Locker – Haven’t seen yet but as Centrebet’s favourite to win over Avatar with 1.75 to 2 odds, it gets my support right after the movies I have an emotional attachment to.
5. The Blind Side – Just know Sandra Bullock’s in it.
6. Up – A friend assures me that Finding Nemo was better.
7. A Serious Man – Meh.
8. An Education – Didn’t enjoy the write-up so I watched Crazy Heart instead last Saturday.
9. Precious – I didn’t like the poster.
10. Avatar – My strategic vote. I enjoyed watching it in 3D for the effects, but after someone told me it was the best movie they’d seen all year I reacted violently and haven’t cooled since.
I’d also vote Jeff Bridges in for Best Actor (with Clooney as my second-favourite) but since the Dude is tipped to win, and there’s no more run-off voting, I can leave it at that.
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Like your 1st choice. Basterds was an epic performance by all involved. Just loved every second of it and especially noted Christoph Waltz’ performance – have to say I have never seen someone so immersed in ANY role EVER.