Capote
So, I watched Capote last night....if you haven't seen it yet, I highly recommend watching it. I had recognized the name (Truman Capote) but couldn't place where I knew it from. Well, Truman Capote was an author...among other things he wrote Breakfast at Tiffanies as well as In Cold Blood (the book that this movie revolves around). Magnolia actor Phillip Seymore Hoffman played Capote. Not actually knowing Mr. Capote personally I can't tell you if Hoffman's portrayal was accurate, yet I can tell you that the character that Hoffman created and maintained throughout the movie was incredible. His performance is certainly going to generate an Oscar nomination. Go see this film...it isn't an action film, or even a thriller; it is a drama that will suck you in.

Walk the Line
Another good film...one that I wished lasted longer (a good sign). The movie ends 30-something years before his death, but accomplishes it's goal of telling the story of how Joan and Johnny met. Joaquin Pheonix does a phenomenal job...at times I thought they were using stock footage of Mr Cash...and did an amazing job sounding like him both while speaking and singing. The beautiful Reese Witherspoon did a great job as well portraying June Carter. I see Qscar nods for both of them. I have a lot more to see before the Oscar announce date, but I think the ones I am predicting will hold....we shall see.