Last year, our SportsThat Oscar's were so popular, we thought - heck if a committee of old guys can give bald headed golden statutes to people every year, why can't we? Thus, let's do it again!
There are 10 nominees for best picture and coincidentally there are 10 (active) Kentucky basketball players. The nominees are:
The Social Network - Josh Harrellson - A story of a boy that has been placed into the spotlight after the potential rock star has been declared ineligible to play. Fame gets to best of him after early exhibition success. Wanting more and not getting the credit he deserves, his coach and mentor suspends the player from social networks and he ultimately goes on to glory.
Toy Story 3 - Jarrod Polson - In the second sequel to the never ending series of heart felt walk-ons, this is a tale of a young man who enters the scene as a boy and leaves a man... that just has boyish Justin Beiber charm. A tear jerking movie set to make anyone in the audience yell "shooooot, that was a good picture"
Black Swan - Terrence Jones - Set to be a star, your only fault is that while fortunate in fame, you are still unaware of your true identity. Are you the white swan set to save the day or the black selfish motherf-er swan ready to steal the spotlight while dancing and dribbling. While success is emanate, your legacy is yet to unfold.
True Grit - Brandon Knight - A throw back to the old west, this shoot em up gun slinger film focuses on a quiet leader that can hit a target from 30 feet away and under pressure. While he has fallen upon hard times living the life on the road, he knows that if he leads his band of misfits to their goal - the only reward he needs is the fame he will surely capture.
Inception - Darius Miller - You never know what you're going to get from this quiet but fast paced thriller. There is a twist and turn around every story and dream, but ultimately a cliff hanger awaits. What will happen next is only known by the dreamer.
The Fighter - DeAndre Liggins - Calloused, brash, and hard working describe the life lead by this road paving crewman. He found himself floundering away opportunity after opportunity only to finally see that the coach he once had wasn't in it for him. With new leadership he sees his potential blossom and a championship is all but in his grasp.
The King's Speech - Jon Hood - He has high expectations and a strong bloodline but just can't seem to take that extra step from practice time to game time. He has everything he needs but when it's time to perform, he chokes. When the final time comes, he looks to an ordinary man for help to find his voice. The only question is: Is it too late?
Winter's Bone - Doron Lamb - A brave young man finds himself in hard times. Everyone is against telling him to run - he knows he just needs to secure his home and will do anything it takes to do so. He won't settle for second any longer and is ready to come in off the bench if he has to in order to make a name for himself.
127 Hours - Eloy Vargas - Bouncing around from place to place, never needing anything more than his own company and a camera to be happy, this goofy guy finds himself stuck between a rock and another rock. What should he do? Where does he turn? He finds inner strength and battles on finding minute after minute of life on the court.
The Kids are All Right - Stacey Poole - The awkward comedy among drama. A modern time for a modern family. A movie of parents taking a back seat to something new, cool, unfamiliar. Waiting his time in order to shine after the sparkle has worn off the fancy new toy.
The winner goes to... well you'll have to check in tomorrow. My money is on True Grit...
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