second thoughts on oscar nominations

Second thoughts on Oscar nominations?

The Oscars divide our taste, and no voices are more conflicting than

the critics at The New York Times. Check out their wish lists.

In your opinion, what got snubbed? Please add your comments.

I've got my feelings about what's been overlooked. After this post

(and some comments), I'll be done whining. At least publicly.

Josh Brolin should have scored an acting nod for either "American

Gangster" or, even better, "No Country for Old Men." He's been stellar

this year. Remember "Grindhouse?" He was even better in a purposefully

bad movie.

Emile Hirsch got robbed by not earning a best actor nod for "Into the

Wild."

Angelina Jolie deserved a nod for "A Mighty Heart."

Nothing for "Zodiac?" Come on now. Nothing?

No David Cronenberg for best director? "Eastern Promises" was worthy,

and he films the most interesting scenes of screen violence, hands

down. I'm thrilled for Viggo's best actor nod, though.

"The Bourne Ultimatum" cleaned up in technical award nominations, but