We’ve got three weeks before “And the Oscar Goes To…” (Feb. 26, ABC) Here’s a video library of best picture nominees — with a little attitude from Mad Moviegoer.
Each time Mad Moviegoer sees this marvelously crafted confection, I like it, well, a bit less. The opposite happened last year with “The King’s Speech” which seemed to get better with each viewing. There are smarter films (“Moneyball”), more emotionally resonant movies (“The Descendants”), even more poignant if nostalgia-inclined rides (“Hugo”). But this one’s status as a front-runner seems to prove just how Herculean Harvey Weinstein’s Oscar campaign shove can be. “The Artist” is up 10 statuettes, including best picture, best director, best actor, best supporting actress, best original screenplay.
