aTypical Joe: a gay New Yorker living in the rural South

Tuesday, January 31, 2006

And the nominees are…

Oscar nominees are in. You know I’m happy Brokeback leads:

In a year when size counted for less than serious intent among voters, Oscar nominations were divvied up among small films with deep political and social themes, from gay romance to the abuse of government power to racial relations to the cycle of vengeance in the Middle East.

“Brokeback Mountain,” a love story of two cowboys set over three decades, received eight nominations, including best picture, continuing a run that has put it in lead position as the awards season unfolds.

And that Felicity Huffman is nominated for Transamerica (my guess is this category is a shoe-in for Reese Witherspoon for her portrayal of June Carter Cash, the fact that “Walk the Line” didn’t get a Best Picture nod doesn’t hurt her chances). I’m also happy about Capote and Good Night and Good Luck.

SEE ALSO: My reaction to Brokeback, being gay is a choice and Transamerica.