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You know, this is actually a very cruel year in the film industry. If LOTR sweeps, which it will, some other films that would have won in any other year will get skunked.

'Seabiscuit' is an Amazing movie; you can't watch it and Not be inspired.

'Lost In Translation' not only is Bill Murray's Best Work (including Groundhog Day), but its rumored that the affair between him and Scarlett Johansson on screen actually is the story of the director's (Sophia Coppola's) affair with an aging middle aged American film star whose been married for 15 years and does commercials in Japan. Coincidentally, Harrison Ford, an aging American filmstar who had been married for 15 years and frequently does commercials in Japan, had his divorce finalized just this past summer.

Both of these movies Kick Ass over some of the prior award winners, like the crappy 'Moulin Rouge' and 'As Good As It Gets'. But because LOTR is such an unstoppable tidal wave, they'll be lucky to get 1 or 2 awards each.

Historically, this is not unprecidented, however. "Its A Wonderful Life" recieved Zero awards the year it was up. Its rival, who swept the competition? "Casablanca"...