How many more movies must you see before Sunday's Academy Awards show? This is movie marathon week for many of us who kept putting off some of the contenders. Our Kathy Rowings has a fix for that. Here's her plan for Saturday.
"Full disclosure: Most of the Oscar-nominated movies didn't interest me this year, so the only one I've seen thus far is Juno. That seemed wrong, though, considering that my job revolves around all things celebrity, so imagine my glee when I discovered that it isn't too late to see all five of the
Best Picture contenders in one day. Sure, 12-plus hours of movies may feel like more work than fun, but much like my exercise regimen, I need to go all out or I won't do it at all. Here's how it works: AMC Theaters will show the five films on Saturday at theaters across the country. (Click here to find the one closest to you.) The order and times are set beforehand, and your ticket allows you to come and go as you please. That's good news, since I'm already concerned about what I'll eat all day (although there are unlimited free popcorn refills...). My roommate John and I will definitely be sitting through Michael Clayton, There Will be Blood, Atonement and No Country for Old Men, but may have to skip Juno -- even though we both love it -- to stretch our legs and get some real food in our bellies. Aside from the whole sitting-still-for-12-hours aspect, I'm most concerned about There Will be Blood and No Country for Old Men. I don't do well with violence, and I've had more than one movie-buff friend tell me point-blank I simply won't like them. What are your thoughts on those two movies, and the others? Do you think I'm crazy to try and sit through this movie marathon? Let me know in the comments!"
Oscar movie marathon
By Lorrie Lynch - USA Weekend's Who's News Blog
Wednesday, Feb 20, 2008 - 11:59:47 pm CST
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Anna
Jan 23, 2008 9:41 AM
Beautifully said. James DAmato
Feb 14, 2008 12:42 PM
Looking forward to seeing Harrison Ford as Indiana Jones again. Great stories, lots of fun.lorene
Feb 14, 2008 6:42 PM
harrison ford of course!!!!! he is still fantastic looking and who can resist him as our hero indiana jones!! when i saw the trailer and the music started i had goose bumps!!Drew Douglas
Mar 1, 2008 12:32 PM
I am most interested in the Street storyline. He is the best character on the show and was severely underused in season two.
Kevin
Mar 1, 2008 2:44 PM
My biggest rooting interest in the show is for Saracen and Julie to get back together!Lori Patterson
Mar 1, 2008 9:56 PM
Will Jason Street marry Erin the waitress, who he shared a one nighter with?ML
Mar 2, 2008 10:08 AM
I will watch any story they choose to continue. I love this show and don't want to see it gone!Kara
Mar 2, 2008 11:11 AM
I would love to see some more scenes with Matt Saracen in it. I want to know how he's doing after his whole, "why does everybody leave me?" scene. ekw
Mar 2, 2008 12:44 PM
Tyra and Landry; an unusual and unlikely pairing brought about by extreme cicumstances and Landry's unwavering obsession. Paula
Mar 2, 2008 5:09 PM
I'm anxious to see how EVERYTHING pans out on Friday Night Lights. Also would like to see a few of the more minor characters developed like Buddy Garrity and Santiago. Maybe Santiago will be Brookes next college football project since Smash is off to a smaller college? Most anxious about Tim/Lyla/Chris triangle though. With coach Taylor as his mentor I think with a few speed bumps in the road he will become a great man.Brianna
Mar 3, 2008 12:44 AM
I really look foward to the show in GENERAL, but especially Matt Saracen. He's great, and I want to see what happens after his "meltdown" scene. Also- it would be the GREATEST THING IN THE WORLD if he and Julie got back together. Seriously, I cried when they broke up!! :( :( I too, am interested in if Street (Jason) is going to marry the woman carrying his child. YOU JUST CAN'T END LIKE THAT! There's still MUCH more story to be told!!!lori
Mar 3, 2008 4:26 PM
i would love to see this show stay on NBC...it's a great show! i strongly dislike tyra and landry. i loved tyra and riggins!!!!!Kris
Mar 3, 2008 7:55 PM
I just want Friday Night Lights back on the air. I don't care what network- as long as I can get it- Just bring it back on! I loved all the story lines- especially Matt & Julie's.. Why is Edie Falco's picture next to this story? Does she love Friday Night Lights,too?Adina from Sweden
Mar 4, 2008 1:59 AM
Oh, how wonderful! I was very worried FNL wouldn´t get a third season, but they can´t leave it like this. We need some closure.
And somehow I would really like to see Tim and Julie togehter. Definitely not Tim and Lyla, anyhow! Lyla can stay with her Christian boyfriend.
RD
Mar 4, 2008 10:01 AM
FNL is clearly better than any other drama NBC has on their network. All of the story lines are interesting, but anything involving Jason Street and all the adversity he has to overcome far outweighs the constant assault of romantic hook-ups on the show. Jason Street IS the "full heart" of Friday Night Lights.Vance Chapman
Mar 7, 2008 6:34 PM
I think the show will be better off and have a longer life if they bring new younger people in. As this group moves out of high school a new group should be included.
Season 2 was good, but I think season 1 was much better and if the quality of season 1 had continued to season 2 the rating problems might not be a issue right now. Tyra and Landry bit this year was a bit over the top and really took away from the show. FNL needs to go back to good looking star football players get the hot girls, and the geeks are still dating the geek girls. More like real life. In real life Tyra would never even look at Landry, sorry thats just the way it is, and this story line has almost killed the show.
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