Erin Wooddell
Over the past few weeks, I've been trying to cram my evenings with viewings of all the Oscar-nominated films. That way, when the Academy Awards air on TV, I'll know what’s what. (It also gives me an advantage in Oscar Bingo, and I like coming into the game as an educated opponent.)
This practice has been a recent addition to my life, as I spent my childhood simply impressed by the evening itself--stars in beautiful ball gowns, spending an evening in grandeur. It's all so glamorous. Then I grew up and realized I should try to see the movies being discussed and rated.
Despite how my taste in film matures and changes, one thing remains clear: the Academy and I will never see eye-to-eye.
Over the past few weeks, I've been trying to cram my evenings with viewings of all the Oscar-nominated films. That way, when the Academy Awards air on TV, I'll know what’s what. (It also gives me an advantage in Oscar Bingo, and I like coming into the game as an educated opponent.)
This practice has been a recent addition to my life, as I spent my childhood simply impressed by the evening itself--stars in beautiful ball gowns, spending an evening in grandeur. It's all so glamorous. Then I grew up and realized I should try to see the movies being discussed and rated.
Despite how my taste in film matures and changes, one thing remains clear: the Academy and I will never see eye-to-eye.