Finally, the Academy has reignited my interest.

some comments:

Best Actor: It's tough to decide between Heath and Joaquin. Joaquin WAS Johnny Cash, but Heath's acting was so subtle, so sublime, it's almost as if he wasn't even trying. But apparently this is the year of the imitation, what with Hoffman nominated for Capote, Phoenix for Walk the Line, and Strathairn for Good Night, and Good Luck.

Leading Actress: I haven't yet seen Transamerica but PLEASE let Felicity Huffman win!

Supporting Actress: You know I'm going to pick Michelle Williams, but only for her "Jack Nasty!" line.

Art Direction: You know Kong's got this one all wrapped up.

Cinematography: If you've seen the sheep herding scene in Brokeback then you know what I'm thinking, but I've only seen one other nominee.

Costume Design: Probably Geisha, but should be Charlie and the Chocolate Factory because they all looked like candy.

Documentary: Will be the Penguins, but if you haven't seen Murderball you NEED TO. I think Penguins should get it because it is a lovely film, but Murderball tells an incredibly interesting story.

Best Picture: BROKEBACK! BROKEBACK! BROKEBACK!

All of this means I need to see Crash.