>Patrick Joseph Mc Namara wrote:
>

>>The Oscar nominations came out today and not only did "Ratatouille" get
>>nominated for Animated Feature Film, but it was also nominated for Original
>>Screenplay, Sound Mixing, Sound Editing and Original Score. The other two
>>animation nominees were "Persepolis" and "Surf's Up."

>
> Congratulations to "Surf's Up":
> "Surf's Up" actually was a witty movie that carried out its mocumentary
>format in an entrancing manner. I found it an entertaining watch. But this
>was a penguin movie at the very wrong time, and so it went into boxoffice
>obscurity. I'm glad to see that people were still able to remember this movie
>for a nom.
>
> Congratulations to "Persepolis":
> Sony Picture Classics is being way to limited in its distribution of this
>movie. I was worried that it would fall into obscurity. But thankfully the
>academy noticed. I hope then that SPC will be inspired to try a wider
>distribution. Say 100 theaters at least?
>
> Congratulations to "Ratatouile":
> Wow, I'm impressed with all the nominations this movie has received. But
>I'll save my biggest congratulations for when it wins its BAF oscar. :-)
>Actually, the presence of "Persepolis" does not make this a sure thing. I
>think that film could still upset. But for now I think "Ratatouile" is the
>favorite, and it deserves to be so. It's my pick for best CGI furry film yet
>made.
>
> BTW: Boy, the people at alt.tv.simpsons must be throwing a FIT. :-)