January Big 8

Best Picture
The Bluest Eye
**Brooks and Kane**
The Dark Tower
Magic Lantern
Their Grace

Best Director
**Bernardo Bertolucci-Magic Lantern**
Carl Franklin-The Bluest Eye
David Lynch-The Dark Tower
Deepa Mehta-Their Grace
Mike Nichols-Brooks and Kane

Best Actor
Don Cheadle-The Bluest Eye
James Marsden-Brooks and Kane
**Viggo Mortensen-The Dark Tower**
Brad Pitt-Finding Death
Stellan Skarsgard-Magic Lantern

Best Actress
Kate Hudson-Angels Weep in Pakistan
Keke Palmer-The Bluest Eye
Anna Sophia Robb-A Corner of the Universe
Sigourney Weaver-Tentpole!
**Michelle Williams-Their Grace**

Best Supporting Actor
Tobin Bell-The Dark Tower
Frank Langella-Their Grace
Ray Liotta-Finding Death
**Tim Robbins-Angels Weep in Pakistan**
Seth Rogen-Tentpole!

Best Supporting Actress
Julie Delpy-Magic Lantern
Aunjanue Ellis-The Bluest Eye
Catherine Keener-Kubrick Unfinished
**Frances McDormand-Their Grace**
Sara Ramirez-Brooks and Kane

Best Adapted Screenplay
All Quiet on the Western Front
The Bluest Eye
**The Dark Tower**
Magic Lantern
Their Grace

Best Original Screenplay
**Brooks and Kane**
Finding Death
Kubrick Unfinished
Primary Concerns
Tentpole!

January Reviews

All Quiet on the Western Front- Bloated cast and the plot is pulling for baitiness a little too much C

Angels Weep in Pakistan- I liked it up until the plot started moving in real time. I don't like it when the endings are revealed either B-

Between the Line of Life and Death- Definitely not a Clooney vehicle, not even for his character. Resembles my "American Tragedy" a little but I enjoyed the way the synopsis was delivered B-

Blood Harmony- Needs a ton of work, not enough to go on C-

The Bluest Eye- Very interesting, well written, good family drama A-

Brooks and Cane- Great new musical, perfect mix of "Chicago" and "Dreamgirls" A-

A Corner of the Universe- Kinda long and hard to read, casting could use work C+

The Dark Tower- Good conclusion to the saga. I totally got the whole dreamscape idea but that could be because I've read the books and I know the feeling. One of the best endings in literature. B+

Death Whispered a Lullaby- I was bored and had a hard time following it C-

The Elusive Flame- I didn't believe the ending C-

Finding Death- Character names could've been more creative (Alfred Pennasworth=Alfred Pennyworth...hmmm?), not a Coppola movie, would've worked better with Fincher or Nolan B

Killer Queen- Well, you remade one of my classic baits "Mercury", and I'll do have to say that I really like the Casey Affleck casting, but because I have such a strong bias in terms of grading this bait, I will not. Sorry.

Kubrick Unfinished- Not a fan of the casting and the events seem too recent C+

A Life of Death- Okay. I understand the Burton/Depp/Carter collaboration and it fits, but I can't help but wonder if it would look and feel too much like "Sweeney Todd" B-

Magic Lantern- I would've liked to see more of his favorite actors like Max Von Sydow in there instead of Ingrid Bergman. The director choice is excellent. B+

Monsieur Verdoux- At Bait an Oscar we have trends that get really annoying. First it was the ensemble wave (the biggest yet) after "Crash" won Best Picture. Then came the 5 Months of Ryan Gosling. In the past few months, starting with "Blackwater Park" there have been so many baits about serial killers and I'm downright sick of them. This one was average, at best C

Pine Terrace- Way too much like "Reservation Road" and the end didn't make sense C-

Primary Concerns- First let me say, the last word in the plot is "pubic". Someone should change that. It's got very good intentions but doesn't tell us something the media already hasn't C

Problem Solver- What about this is baity? C-

Tentpole!- Not an Apatow film but fun nonetheless B-

The Trial of Alice Adams- Way too long, bloated cast, mediocre story C-

Their Grace- Well cast, good director, grounded plot, forceful meaning B+

WeekEnd- Terrible ending to a plot that had some traction D

2008: A Bait Odyssey

First off, I want to thank everyone who voted for "The Killer Eagles" last month. I was extremely surprised by its win because I really didn't think I had a chance when I sent it in. I really only submitted it as a vehicle for Director Clint Eastwood, the only Big 8 award that I haven't won yet. Even I didn't get it, I'm very grateful for the five wins especially for Cate Blanchett. I also want to thank the voters for giving me my third Best Author award. It is a very personal honor and I am very gracious.

Now that 2007 is down the drain, we can move onto the future. I'm going to list my 2008 contenders, which may or may not be released, considering I have a habit to shelve pre-planned baits to make way for more spontaneous ones.

For January:
"Masterpiece" Directed by Marc Forster. Starring Max Von Sydow, Paul Dano, and Lauren Bacall. A young artist in NYC takes up a job as an assistant to an aging sculptor, who is depressed by the fact that his wife is slipping into dementia and he has yet to make a name for himself. The two form a strong bond and quickly embark on a journey to find artistic enlightenment.

For any month in the future or never:
"They Walk Among Us" Directed by Ridley Scott. Starring Tom Hanks, Laura Linney, John C. Reilly, and Patrick Dempsey. In the 1970s, a NASA official claims to see alien lights in the sky, causing his wife and boss to become concerned with his mental health until other begin to make claims as well.

"The Cure" Directed by Stephen Soderbergh. Starring Heath Ledger, Don Cheadle, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Seu Jorge, and Albert Finney. Two scientists discover a possible cure for HIV/AIDS at a research facility in Brazil. A WTO official is sent to procure the antidote for international distribution by the UN, but other pharmaceutical companies race to get it by bribing the doctors and using brutal force. The WTO guy is forced to rescue the doctors back to the United States.

"Made In America" Directed by Paul Greengrass. Starring Hugh Jackman, Jamie Foxx, Kate Hudson, and Kurt Russell. The FBI and NYPD track a serial killer who takes out his victims by warning the authorities and media but never fails to make the kill.

"The Lucky Long Island Sisters" Directed by Nancy Meyers. Starring Scarlett Johanssen, Kate Walsh, Mary-Louise Parker, Billy Crudup, and Jack Nicholson. After their mother dies, two estranged sisters and their half-sister are forced to travel to their father's Hamptons estate to collect their inheritance, but learn that their father wishes that they reconnect before the money is handed over.

"Run" Directed by Curtis Hanson. Starring Jonathan Rhys-Meyers, Russell Crowe, Matt Dillon, Natalie Portman, Robert Downey Jr., and Ray Winstone. A New York enforced escapes his mob and moves to Chicago with his wife where he ends up getting caught up in a racket there. He is unaware that his former boss has sent a hitman after him.

December Big 8

Best Picture
Day of the Jackal
**The Devil in Austria**
Norjak
The Playground Factory
Silent Running

Best Director
Martin Campbell-Day of the Jackal
**Richard Eyre-Les Miserables**
Roland Joffe-The Playground Factory
Mike Nichols-Silent Running
Steven Spielberg-The Devil in Austria

Best Actor
Alec Baldwin-Silent Running
**Daniel Craig-The Devil in Austria**
Ben Foster-Booth
Bill Nighy-Les Miserables
Jonathan Rhys-Meyers-Aida

Best Actress
Sharon Leal-Aida
Michelle Pfieffer-Follies
Susan Sarandon-The Gift of Life
Meryl Streep-Through the Monsoon
**Renee Zellweger-Into the Woods**

Best Supporting Actor
George Clooney-Norjak
Tim Curry-Les Miserables
Hugh Jackman-Into the Woods
Domnhall Gleeson-The Lieutenant of Inishmore
**Djimon Hounsou-The Playground Factory**

Best Supporting Actress
Amy Adams-Into the Woods
Taraji P. Henson-Silent Running
Bernadette Peters-Into the Woods
Imelda Staunton-Les Miserables
**Kate Winslet-Les Miserables**

Best Adapted Screenplay
Aida
Into the Woods
Les Miserables
**The Lieutenant of Inishmore**
Silent Running

Best Original Screenplay
Booth
The Devil in Austria
Fire of the Sun
Norjak
**The Playground Factory**

December Reviews Part 2

The Gift of Life- C+

The Hunt and the Slaughter- C

Into the Woods- B-

The Lieutenant of Inishmore- B-

Les Miserables- B

Modern Warfare- C+

Norjak- B

The Playground Factory- B+

Reminiscence- C

A Simple Murder Trial- C-

Songs for a New World- C-

Through the Monsoon- C

The Coldest Winter Ever- C+

Silent Running- B+

December Reviews Part 1

Aida- B-

Booth- B

A Brother's Cry- C+

Camp Destiny, Vermont- C-

Day of the Jackal- B+

The Devil in Austria- A-

Fire of the Sun- B

Follies- C+

Coming Soon

It's the time of the month when I get to plug my next bait(s). This December, just as last year's, we are only allowed to submit one bait for the contest. It has taken me a very long time to decide which one to submit. I usually come up with my baits usually the day before the festival deadline, but I seem to have hit a little writer's block. I've decided to take a project I've had shelved for about 6 months, rewrite it, and submit that to the contest. Here is a brief overview:

"The Killer Eagles"
Directed by Clint Eastwood. Starring Clint Eastwood, Cate Blanchett, Jeff Bridges, Kevin Bacon, and Martin Sheen.

"The Killer Eagles" is the story of a widowed hotel owner who is forced to confront her estranged father when he stumbles into her establishment while on the run from a group of angry bandits. That group is the Eagle Brothers. They find their way to the hotel and the woman is forced to hide her father until things start getting out of hand. It is a Western in case you haven't figured that out.

If anybody wants to read/review it, send me an email at smartboy242006@aol.com.

November Big 8

Best Picture
Cartel
Havana Dreams
**The Nights that Roll Over White**
Sex Advice
The Unseen War

Best Director
Kenneth Branagh-The Madness of Lady Macbeth
Curtis Hanson-The Abstinence Teacher
**Lawrence Kasdan-The Unseen War**
James Mangold-Havana Dreams
Steven Spielberg-The Nights that Roll Over White

Best Actor
Gerard Butler-Dubai
Ed Harris-The Unseen War
**Ethan Hawke-Earshot**
Michael Pena-Cartel
Rainn Wilson-Sex Advice

Best Actress
Emily Blunt-Warner Girls
Cameron Diaz-Dubai
**Kelly Macdonald-The Madness of Lady Macbeth**
Mary-Louise Parker-The Abstinence Teacher
Hilary Swank-Under God

Best Supporting Actor
Oded Fehr-Dubai
**John Leguizamo-Cartel**
Jude Law-The Madness of Lady Macbeth
Seth Rogen-Sex Advice
Paul Rudd-Sex Advice

Best Supporting Actress
Isla Fisher-Sex Advice
Vivica A. Fox-Conceiving the Truth
Heather Graham-The Unseen War
Leslie Mann-Sex Advice
**Rita Moreno-Havana Dreams**

Best Adapted Screenplay
**The Abstinence Teacher**
A Density of Souls
Fiddler on the Roof
The Killers
Rainbow Six

Best Original Screenplay
Cartel
Dubai
**The Madness of Lady Macbeth**
The Nights that Roll Over White
The Unseen War

November Reviews Part 2

Dubai- B+

Earshot- B-

Fiddler on the Roof- B

Green Grow the Lilacs- C

Havana Dreams- B+

Ike- C

CCBAC Presents: I'm Not Missing You- C

The Killers- B-

The Lead- C

The Life of Mr. Willow- C-

The Madness of Lady Macbeth- B+

Make a Memory- B

The Maldonado Mansion- C

The Nights that Roll Over White- A-

On Her Laurels- C

The Phoenix- C

Rainbow Six- B

Recreating Jonah- C-

Rhythms of Passion- C-

Salvations End- C-

The Scarlet Ibis- C-

Sex Advice- B+

Shamus III: The Case of the Lonely Cabaret Singer- C+

True Story- C

Under God- B-

The Unseen War- B+

Warner Girls- B+

Welcome Thy Neighbour- D

The Winter War- C-

November Reviews

Excluding my baits: "The Kings of Baghdad", "The Resurrection of Groucho Marx", and "Under the Banner of Heaven"



840 Maple Street- C-


The Abstinence Teacher- B+


Across the River- C


Batman: End of All Hope- B-


Before She Sleeps- C+


Buzzed- B-



The Cabin- C+



Cartel- A-



Conceiving the Truth- C



Dancing with Auntie- C-



The Dark Tower III: The Waste Lands- B-



Dem Berenstein Bearz- F



A Density of Souls- C+


The rest should be up either later tonight or tomorrow.

Thanks

Thanks to everyone who voted for "The Dead President" to win Best Picture!!! I know I've been kinda harsh to everyone lately but I've just been so frustrated with the competition and my own personal problems. This doesn't mean I'm gonna stop complaining about quality or anything, but it just signifies a change of heart. Thank you, again.

Well, November is already here and so are the next baits. Johnny surprised us all by allowing for 3 baits this month and I am definitely going to use that to my benefit. Here are my three baits for November.

"The Resurrection of Groucho Marx" Directed by Zach Braff. Starring Jake Gyllenhaal, Eugene Levy, and Kate Hudson. A man loses his family in a gruesome home invasion and returns home to deal with his grief. He looks to Groucho Marx, his childhood hero, for support and decides to become his greatest impersonator. With the aid of his father and publicity of a television reporter, he slowly begins to rise to fame and come to terms with his loss.

"The Kings of Baghdad" Directed by Terry George. Starring Reese Witherspoon, Ryan Gosling, Michael Biehn, and Mickey Rourke. A documentarian travels to Baghdad to make a movie about two brothers who are monopolizing the Iraqi tire market, but learns that their intentions run much deeper than capital gain. They are humanitarians hoping to restart the Iraqi economy, causing the military to become jealous.

"Under the Banner of Heaven" Directed by David Cronenberg. Starring Viggo Mortensen, Kiefer Sutherland, and Natalie Portman. Based upon the Book by Jon Krakauer. A journalist investigates the murder of a woman by her Fundamental Mormonist brothers-in-law. The story is told through interviews with the murderers and a dramatic reenactment of the situation.

October Big 8 Predictions

Best Adapted Screenplay
The Cloud
Criminal Origins
**The Dark Tower I: The Gunslinger**
The Gold of Cajamarca
Thoroughly Modern Millie

This category is relatively easy to predict due to little options. "Dark Tower" and "Criminal Origins" are locks because of buzz and quality. "Millie" has had a lot of attention in the precursors, as is "The Cloud". Even though I doubt it, "Cajamarca" is vulnerable to the other "Dark Tower" bait because I think it fell into some category confusion. Expect "Dark Tower" to win because it probably won't be honored elsewhere.

Best Original Screenplay
Behind Closed Doors
Field of Desire
**For Pay**
A Modern Tale
Tabula Rasa

This one always offers some surprises. "For Pay" is a lock and, after its GG win, "Behind Closed Doors" seems on its way to recognition. I don't think it's going to be as well received as it was in the precursors because most of the voters for those cannot vote for the Oscars. "Field" is really baity (even though I feel its unoriginal). "Tabula Rasa" is unique and creative, it will be nominated. "A Modern Tale" will probably surprise. There usually is a comedy in there and it is the most well-received original one. "For Pay" will win, I'd be very surprised if it didn't, but if it lost to anything it would be "Tabula Rasa".

Best Supporting Actress
Maggie Gyllenhaal-Behind Closed Doors
Lisa Kudrow-The Curious Savage
Megan Mulally-Thoroughly Modern Millie
**Dominique Swain-For Pay**
Patricia Wettig-The Dead President

Gyllenhaal has won both the SAG and GG, but I don't fully believe all the hype for the bait. Mulally will probably get in because she's the best in a well-received, but not great, bait. Swain and Wettig enjoyed a lot of forum and precursor attention and both baits will be BP noms. Kudrow is the surprise. Her character is extremely baity and she is well cast. I feel voters will recognize that. Swain will win with Mulally being a potential spoiler.

Best Supporting Actor
Richard Chamberlain-For Pay
Colin Farrell-The Dark Tower II: The Drawing of the Three
**Dennis Haysbert-Criminal Origins**
Jeremy Piven-The Dead President
David Strathairn-The Cloud

Chamberlain and Strathairn have very baity roles and in this weak category that's enough to score a nom. Haysbert has been widely buzzed and praised despite losing to Piven twice. Piven will get in on "Dead President" love. Farrell will get the fifth slot because the second "Dark Tower" will have to be rewarded somewhere. Haysbert will win on overwhelming buzz, but never underestimate the power of Piven.

Best Actress
Sutton Foster-Thoroughly Modern Millie
Jennifer Hudson-Mr. & Mrs. Woods
Natalie Portman-The Cloud
Meryl Streep-A Modern Tale
**Kerry Washington-Field of Desire**

Washington and Streep are locks. Portman and Foster are balancing on the edge, but this month is so weak it doesn't really matter. Hudson will surprise some, but not all. Susan Sarandon might get in for a very baity, but familiar, role in "Things We Lost in the Time of War". Washington will probably win, but watch out for Streep, she's sneaky.

Best Actor
**Jeff Bridges-The Dead President**
Macaulay Culkin-For Pay
Jude Law-Tabula Rasa
Daniel Day-Lewis-The Gold of Cajamarca
John Goodman-Behind Closed Doors

Bridges and Culkin are locks. No question about it. Goodman is riding enough support to get it. Law is a strong possibility, but could easily be knocked out by Mortensen. Day-Lewis steals the fifth spot on pedigree and an amazing role in an amazing bait. This race is somewhat similar to July 2006, in that a serial killer loses to someone completely unpredictable even after garnering unbelievable attention before the awards. Bridges fits that mold. He is predicted to be nominated but not to win.

Best Director
David Fincher-Criminal Origins
Marc Forster-The Cloud
David Lynch-The Dark Tower I: The Gunslinger
Mike Nichols-The Dead President
**Gus Van Sant-For Pay**

Van Sant is a lock and will win. Nichols and Fincher have been liked all around. Forster just won the GG. Lynch is Lynch. He always gets in even if it's undeserving, which in this case it isn't. Van Sant wins because I'll never win Best Director and he's the best of the 5.

Best Picture
The Cloud
**The Dead President**
For Pay
The Gold of Cajamarca
Thoroughly Modern Millie

"For Pay" and "The Dead President" are locks and will battle it out for the win. "Cajamarca" and "Millie" have good enough buzz to get in during the weakest of months. "The Cloud" is the surprise fifth nominee that is lucky to be acknowledged. "The Dead President" will win because I'm ready for it and it has gotten great buzz, despite losing the GG. "For Pay" has a great chance as well.

An Update

Thanks to everyone who voted for Jeremy Piven for Best Supporting Actor at the SAGs. It was very surprising. But more importantly, thanks for the Best Ensemble win for "The Dead President". I was shocked at how well received the bait was. I thought it was the weaker of my two but I guess the subject matter of "The Road We Traveled" turned a lot of people off. Oh well.

On another note, I will give a brief statement about my baits for November. The first will be a Zach Braff comedy called "The Resurrection of Groucho Marx", which stars Jake Gyllenhaal as a man who loses his family and decides to become the greatest Groucho Mrax impersonator there ever was. Eugene Levy and Kate Hudson co-star.

The second is tentatively going to be a Terry George-directed film named "The Kings of Baghdad". It tells the story of a reporter (Reese Witherspoon) who's making a documentary about two brothers (Michael Biehn, Mickey Rourke) who monopolize Baghdad's tire market. Ryan Gosling also stars.

October Big 8 Awards

Best Picture
The Dark Tower I: The Gunslinger
**The Gold of Cajamarca**
Mr. & Mrs. Woods
Thoroughly Modern Millie
Welcome Back

Best Director
Richard Attenborough-The Good Guy
Jonathan Dayton & Valerie Faris-Mr. & Mrs. Woods
David Fincher-Criminal Origins
**Terrence Malick-The Gold of Cajamarca**
Gus Van Sant-For Pay

Best Actor
Edward Burns-Welcome Back
**Daniel Day-Lewis-The Gold of Cajamarca**
Viggo Mortensen-The Dark Tower I: The Gunslinger
Christopher Walken-Harvey Black.
Patrick Wilson-Thoroughly Modern Millie

Best Actress
Kristin Bell-Stuck on Level 13
Sutton Foster-Thoroughly Modern Millie
Jennifer Hudson-Mr. & Mrs. Woods
**Queen Latifah-The Curious Savage**
Meryl Streep-A Modern Tale

Best Supporting Actor
Adam Beach-The Gold of Cajamarca
Clancy Brown-Tabula Rasa
**Colin Farrell-The Dark Tower II: The Drawing of the Three**
Dennis Haysbert-Criminal Origins
Sam Sheperd-Zeppelin 2020

Best Supporting Actress
Lisa Kudrow-The Curious Savage
Megan Mulally-Thoroughly Modern Millie
**Meryl Streep-Mr. & Mrs. Woods**
Dominique Swain-For Pay
Tilda Swinton-LD

Best Adapted Screenplay
Criminal Origins
**The Dark Tower I: The Gunslinger**
The Dark Tower II: The Drawing of the Three
The Gold of Cajamarca
Thoroughly Modern Millie

Best Original Screenplay
The Curious Savage
For Pay
**The Good Guy**
Mr. & Mrs. Woods
Welcome Back

October Reviews Part 2

The Ice Princess- C-

If Tomorrow Never Comes...- C-

Kathy's Desire- C-

LD- C+

A Modern Tale- B-

Mr. & Mrs. Woods- B+

Needle in the Hay- B-

Stanford's Prisons- C

Stuck on Level 13- D

Switching Time- C-

Tabula Rasa- B

Things We Lost In The Time Of War- D

Thoroughly Modern Millie- B+

To Serve Man- C

Welcome Back- B

The Witch of Portobello- D

Zeppelin 2020- B-


My Big 8 Awards will be up shortly.

October Grades Part 1

Excluding my baits "The Dead President" and "The Road We Traveled". I wanted to thank everybody who's given such great support to "The Dead President". It is greatly appreciated.

Part 2 will be up later tonight. I got tired of reading.

Behind Closed Doors- C

Catastrophe-Astrophe- C

The Cloud- B-

Criminal Origins- B-

The Curious Savage- B

The Dark Tower I: The Gunslinger- B+

The Dark Tower II: The Drawing of the Three- B

Field of Desire- C- (The plot is basically the same as "Border Man")

For Pay- B+

The Gold of Cajamarca- A-

The Good Guy- B-

Greensleeves- D

Harvey Black.- B-

The Haunting- D

Home Sweet Home- D-

Awards Profile: Into The Wild

"Wow." That's what I said to my friend as I slowly rose from my seat after seeing this movie. Nearly 2 1/2 hours in length, "Into the Wild" is a cinematic masterpiece filled with astounding cinematograpy, amazing acting, and exceptional direction. I'll be very angry if this doesn't show up in at least the Drama race at the Golden Globes. It deserves it for daring to be a visual feast of family lessons and naturalizm.

Emile Hirsch is in control the entire time and portrays the sense of slight insanity very well, only showing it when he should. Catherine Keener could slide into a nom if the rest of the field is weak. Her part isn't that big but she steals the show whenever she's there. She has one of the those monologues that the Academy just eats up to. Hal Holbrook could slip in too as acknowledgment for his years of devotion to television and film. He is very heartbreaking, especially in his eyes, which Penn utilizes to get inside the character.

Awards Contender:
Best Picture
Best Director-Sean Penn
Best Adapted Screenplay
Best Actor-Emile Hirsch
Best Supporting Actor-Hal Holbrook
Best Supporting Actress-Catherine Keener
Best Cinematography
Best Film Editing
Best Original Score
Best Original Song (There are four options here, and all worthy)

Award Profile: In The Valley Of Elah

Based upon actual events, awards juggernaut Paul Haggis' new film "In The Valley of Elah" tells the story of a man searching for his son's murderer and ends up re-examining his beliefs about war. Haggis keeps the film very low key, with everything quiet and seeming to be a shade of grey. While some might say he beats you over the head with his message, I felt that it was very well presented, which is what I said about "Crash" and look at what happened there. Needless to say, this film probably has no shot at getting a BP nom, unless the rest of the major contenders crumble. The screenplay is good and worthy of a nomination, but not amazing. Tommy Lee Jones delivers yet another amazing performance like in "The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada" without the charm and happiness. He doesn't smile once while grieving for his son and balancing his increasing distrust with an institution he has lived by for years. While I would love to see him get in, I feel the performance is too bland when compared to what's been seen of Daniel Day-Lewis in "There Will Be Blood" and Philip Seymour Hoffman in "Before the Devil Knows You're Dead". Charlize Theron could actually slide into a Supporting nom even though she is obviously the female lead. Her performance is so collected and controlled, which has allowed for her to earn an undeserving nod for "North Country".

Awards Possibilities:
Best Director-Paul Haggis
Best Screenplay
Best Actor-Tommy Lee Jones
Best Supporting Actress-Charlize Theron
Best Cinematography
Best Film Editing
Best Original Song

Next: "The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford" or "Into the Wild"

No Wins This Month :(

Another month with no wins for me. Oh well. Maybe October. Last October I was favored to win with "Live From New York" but didn't because I assume the voters didn't want to create a double BOTM winner so early in the contest.

Congratulations to most winners, especially Maia for a very deserving win for Best Author! I completely disagree with the Bait of the Month, "Cinemateque", but shit happens.

I apologize to anybody who was looking forward to my commentary for September's contest. I just started my Sophomore year at college and have been swamped with work. In addition to that, I seem to have lost interest in some of the contest because, as most of you have noticed, I feel the bait quality is getting worse and worse.

For October, I hope to be vying for my 2nd BOTM with "The Road We Traveled", which is bound to become controversial because of its pro-drug use plotline. I do want to say that it should be considered a Comedy for the Golden Globes, but it's really a dramedy. My other bait "The Dead President" is aimed to garner acting attention but I wouldn't fight against Best Picture notices for it.

As the next contest begins, I will be giving reviews during the next week but I will only do 5, so get them in soon. If anybody else wants to read or review my baits for their blogs (I expect you to do so if I'm doing it for you) I will send them. Good luck in October!

October is Coming

October is almost here and y'all know what that means. New baits! Here are the plots for my October submissions.

"The Dead President" (Drama)
Directed by Mike Nichols, Written by David E. Kelley, Stars John Travolta, Jeff Bridges, Jeremy Piven, James Spader, and Frank Whaley. The President is brought to trial after learning he has a terminal disease and some politicians want him removed from office, while others take dramatic actions to undermine is credibility.

"The Road We Traveled" (Comedy/Drama)
Written and Directed by Danny Boyle, Stars Matthew Macfayden, Charlie Hunnam, Jamie Bell, Joe Anderson, Emily Blunt, and Cillian Murphy. Four friends set off on a journey across Great Britain to find a Scottish castle where a chemist claims he has created the greatest drug. Along the way, they encounter numerous quirky and life-altering individuals.