I admit, I haven't been watching movies lately in the theaters just because I have no time whatsoever. I wish I did though because I know there are some good movies out there right now!
They may be Hollywood's biggest and brightest, but the new class of Oscar nominees isn't necessarily the most effusive.
Take Brad Pitt, who, while quick to express his gratitude for both his Best Actor nomination and the leading 13 nods nabbed by The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, kept his thanks short and sweet.
"This is a great honor for the movie, and I'm especially happy for David Fincher, for without him there would be no Ben Button," Pitt said.
Pitt's offscreen sidekick Angelina Jolie also gave props to her director and claimed that the experience itself was prize enough.
"Working with Clint Eastwood was a reward in itself that will last me a lifetime," said the Changeling Best Actress nominee, who also gave a shout-out to Animated Feature contender Kung Fu Panda, which her "entire family loves so much."
"To receive a nomination from the Academy on top of that is a privilege beyond any expectation. It has been an exceptional year for acting, and I am honored to be in the company of these talented actors whose performances all deserve this recognition."
Speaking of that competition...
Kate Winslet, who despite some expectations of a twofer scored just a single nomination for Best Actress in The Reader, took care to explain that despite her recent reign as awards season's golden girl, she did not take her kudos for granted.
"I'm extremely happy to have been nominated," she said. "And very fortunate...I'm genuinely thrilled not just for myself but for the wonderful Stephen Daldry and David Hare. These nominations are a testament to their unwavering commitment to this film."
She also paid tribute to the film's late producers, who will surely receive their moment in the spotlight once more come Oscar night.
"Surely Anthony Minghella and Sydney Pollack are smiling down on us today!"
Anne Hathaway, largely tipped to be Winslet's greatest competition for the golden statue, also offered up some gratitude for her honor, saying her nomination was something of a family affair.
"It is such a thrill to be recognized in this category with these remarkably talented women. I was with my parents and my dog when I got the news and we were all overjoyed—although I'm not sure my dog knew what was going on. This is a great day to be an actress!"
Somebody who diverted from the boilerplate thank-yous was Best Supporting Actor nominee Josh Brolin.
"It feels surreal," Brolin, up this year for his role in Milk, said. "I just got a call from [onetime costar] Javier Bardem in Spain, and he was flipping out and screaming.
"The reality is I got up at 5:55 here in Utah and looked at the clock and figured the nominations were announced and it didn't happen. I said to myself, 'That's OK, I can deal with it.' Then I realized there's a one-hour time difference."
Happy endings all around, then.
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