Academy Sets Dates

For the purposes of next year's Oscars (and thus Garett's Newest Oscar Predictions), the following dates have been announced:

• Thu., Jan. 22, 2009: Nominations announced
  
• Sun., Feb. 22, 2009: 81st Academy Awards
  

There are 2 significant comments to make here.  First, the nomination announcement occurs on a Thursday instead of a Tuesday, like usual; this is to get out of the way of any political occurrences regarding the entrance of the newly elected president.

The other comment regards the date of actual Oscars, as it is the earliest planned date for the event ever.  I still prefer a March date, but that's just me...

Anyhoo, those dates will go atop this year's Oscar Predictions page.

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Yay, Tilda

Though it's more of a cousin to this site than a direct relation, mostly not being about movies of Thomas Productions, we still have a portion called Garett's Film Ratings. It includes everything from a full-blown list of films Garett has viewed (good and bad), his annual Oscar Predictions, a best-by-year list, and more.

This is a good time to mention this part of the site due to a recent updating that now includes two more great films, "Michael Clayton" (2007) and "The Last Emperor" (1987).  This portion of the site is often updated without mention.  Check it out!