Roll out the red carpet... it's OSCAR time!

He Said, She Said...HE SAID:
It's time for the annual Hollywood American Idol - and I don't mean that little TV show on Fox. Nope, we're talking about the 79th Annual Academy Awards.

The red carpet rolls out in Hollywood Sunday night. So stop wasting time and fill out your Oscar ballots. Here's what you'll find on the He Said She Said ballot:

Best Picture: Letters from Iwo Jima
Best Actress: Kate Winslett for her role in Little Children
Best Actor: Leonard DiCaprio for his role in Blood Diamond

GIRLFRIEND and I are still arguing over our other choices, so we'll wait to post until we've reached consensus. What will be on YOUR Oscar ballots?

THE SHINING, He Said: A-

Remember that Stanley Kubrick thriller The Shining starring everyone's favorite Jack? The one that scared the living crap out of you? Those who don't like scary movies are smart enough to steer clear of this movie.

If only the movie studio had marketed it as a romantic comedy. Then perhaps they could have captured the wallets and dollars of unsuspecting moviegoers. Take a look at the re-cut trailer below for a look at what could have been.


The Shining - starring Jack Nicholson

Video: The Shining Trailer Recut

CRASH, He Said: A

I caught the flick Crash on cable last night while visiting with my parents. It was a classic in the theaters and just as good watching on the small screen.

The screenplay is well crafted and the direction flawless. The acting all around is fabulous. Performances by Matt Dillon and Ryan Phillippe are better than you'd expect. Hell, even Sandra Bullock is great as the self-absorbed, hellish wife.

If you haven't seen this, go rent it now.