A big week, this, in which the covers were finally lifted off some heavyweight titles. Here’s what we were talking about:
• And speaking of those heavyweights, Kris ran hot on “Revolutionary Road,” but cool on “Australia” …
• … while being offered a frustratingly truncated glimpse of “Benjamin Button.”
• The Academy announced their 15-strong shortlist for Best Documentary Feature, and emerged with credibility largely intact, in my opinion.
• We were fortunate enough to chat to the incredible Roberto Saviano of “Gomorrah” fame…
• … as well as the charming Rosemarie DeWitt, our pick of the “Rachel Getting Married” ensemble.
• Roger Ebert either picked the brain of an Academy insider, or made some bold predictions of his own. Interesting either way.
• This week’s Off the Carpet column played the waiting game.
• Tech Support got musical this week, with a look at the composers in the hunt for gold this year.
• We examined the horses (or lack thereof) in the Comedy/Musical races at the Golden Globes.
• This week’s edition of The Lists delved into the embarrassment of cinematic riches that was the 1970s.
• “The Wrestler” finally got a poster and an impressive trailer.
• We contemplated next year’s BAFTA awards, wondering whether homegrown winners will again dominate proceedings.
• The Best Picture debate over “The Dark Knight” continues apace.