Dearest Juno Fans,

So last night was the 80th Annual Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Awards ceremony.

You probably know them as the Oscars (if you’ve wondered why the name ”Oscar”, see this article for two possibilities).

The movie with the biggest Oscar buzz for a win would have to be Juno.  I mentioned seeing it previously, but didn’t elaborate on my thoughts of the film other than the fact that Jason Bateman having musical talent is pretty hilarious.  There was a strong belief among the public that Juno deserved Best Picture.  Most polls I saw, whether it be on AOL or Entertainment Tonight had Juno ahead of the pack.  Yet, it was just not meant to be.

This reminds me of back in 2006 when everyone thought Brokeback Mountain would win Best Picture for 2005 (the awards in 2008 are for 2007… the year before dontcha know?).  The winner was, surprisingly to most of America, Crash.  `I think there were alot of upset people after that show.  I think there will be alot of upset people today at the watercooler talking about how Juno was better than No Country For Old Men.

While I have not seen the actual film No Country For Old Men, I believe this choice by the Academy is that of a film that is more deserving for its film making than addressing a socio-political topic, just as it did with its choice of Crash over Brokeback Mountain… and that was a choice I wholeheartedly agree with purely from a cinematic point of view.  So, before the world ends up on its ear over this perceived injustice… just remember this was the Academy Awards and NOT the People’s Choice Awards.

Oh.  Those are over too.  Guess your shit out of luck.

Love Always In Film,

-NYCWD