The Citizen Review " A man goes to the movies. A critic must be honest enough to admit that he is that man." -Robert Warshow

First off, the best dramatic actress of the year was Sandra Bullock for The Blind Side. Not Gauborey Sibide in her remarkable performance in Precious. Or Carrey Mulligan in her vibrant performance in An Education. Nope. Or, let's talk about how Robert Downey Jr. won best actor, musical or comedy. The category was a little vacant. But I'd say he was the last person I would pick out of that bunch of actors. He gave his acceptance speech and I could have sworn it was the Sherlock Holmes her "portrayed" in the film. Or Iron Man. Whichever, they're pretty much interchangeable.

And, finally, let's all say it out loud. The Hangover won best film, musical or comedy. (500) Days of Summer? Nine? No.

Well, on a happier note, James Cameron won best director and best picture, drama for Avatar. And it deserved it. Hopefully these two categories will be the same in the Oscars. Meryl Streep won for best actress, musical or comedy and Jeff Bridges won best dramatic actor. Oh yes, and Mo'Nique won for best supporting actress and most dramatic speech. At least that gives us some hope that the Foreign Press wasn't smoking pot while they were choosing the winners. Some hope.

Well, the announcements for the Academy Award nominees will be aired February 2nd. We'll see what fate gives us. Or what the Academy gives us.

Sincerely,

The Citizen Review