I always win

Several times during the telecast of the Academy Awards , I turned to Jason and said, "I can't believe how much Marion Cotillard looks like Mitzzee ." Mitz, you must dress up as Édith Piaf for Hallowe'en.

Streep Week continues with this gem from one of my all-time favourite movies, Postcards from the Edge (1990). The song Meryl performs ("I'm Checkin' Out") was nominated for an Academy Award that year. Unfortunately, the clip ends before you can see Meryl really let loose and have some fun with the stage band--Canada's Blue Rodeo . And don't worry about the darkness at the beginning... that's how it's shot.

Quote of the night: "36 Mafia: one Oscar. Martin Scorcese: zero Oscars." Word .

Actor in a leading role: Eric Bana, Munich Actress in a leading role: Dame Judi Dench, Ladies in Lavender Foreign language film: C.R.A.Z.Y. (Canada) Music (song): "A Love That Will Never Grow Old" by Emmylou Harris (thanks to Jason for pointing out my glaring omission) I know, I know. Dench got a nomination for Mrs. Henderson Presents . And let's face it: she can belch and get an Oscar nod. But her performance as the sweetly tortured Ursula in this under-the-radar film deserves recognition. I've got Oscar fever!