Some people trust Karger, Stone, Tapley, Feinberg, Poland, myself -- the list goes on -- with their office Oscar pools. Who do I trust for sharp objective Oscar punditry? My cat. How could I not?
You must recall that last year "Monty" sifted through Fox Searchlight screeners and got very opinionated claiming 127 Hours for his own, immediately shoving Conviction away and declaring Never Let Me Go an utter snooze. Oscar Prediction Success: 100%
Naturally I'm seeking his services again in 2011. I tried to show him the Harry Potter "Consider" book but he literally refused to look at it. No amount of cajoling could get him near it for a photo which is strange because he loves books (useful as pillows or face scratchers) way more than movies (useful for nothing unless the DVD accidentally reflects light on the wall ).
So I moved on. Would he consider Bridesmaids?
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Well, he would and he wouldn't... (continue).
He sauntered right over to that "Consider Us..." mailer and stopped. Pretended not to look at it while totally looking at it. Sniffed and turned away, never to return.
Interpret as you will! His proclamations can be so mysterious.
*yes, it's true they're not FYCing Rose Byrne in Supporting Actress, only Melissa McCarthy. Must have been the Emmy win?