For many of you that know me, know I have a background in film as well as music. So with the Oscars coming up this weekend, here is a list of my 10 favorite films of 2006, as well as my picks as to who I think should win the "Big 8" at the awards.
My picks for the 10 best films of 2006:
1. The Departed
2. The Queen
3. Casino Royale
4. Babel
5. Half Nelson
6. Children of Men
7. The Illusionist
8. Once in a Lifetime
9. Little Miss Sunshine
10. Blood Diamond
My picks for the "Big 8" at this years Oscars:
Best Picture:
The Departed
Best Director:
Martin Scorsese
Best Actor:
Forest Whitiker
Best Actress:
Helen Mirren
Best Supporting Actor:
Alan Arkin, however, it looks like its all leading to Eddie Murphy
Best Supporting Actress:
Rinko Kikuchi, however, it looks like its all leading to Jennifer Hudson
Best Original Screenplay:
Little Miss Sunshine, as great as this script was, I believe Half Nelson was totally overlooked in this catagory.
Best Adapted Screenplay:
The Departed
As far as Cinematography goes, my pick goes to Emmanuel Lubezki for Children of Men.
We shall see what happens this Sunday, and hopefully Scorsese finally gets what he deserves.
