Reactions to the 2012 Oscar Nominations

The nominations for the 84th Annual Academy Awards are officially out! Click here to see the complete list and check out my reactions below:

- I got chills when they read Melissa McCarthy’s name for Best Supporting Actress for her role in Bridesmaids and I shouted excitedly for Bridesmaids scribes Kristen Wiig and Annie Mumolo who were nominated for Best Original Screenplay. This film deserves all of the buzz and acclaim and accolades that come its way. I am truly pleased.

- I am so happy for Glenn Close. I know Albert Nobbs has been a lifetime passion project for her so, though I haven’t had the opportunity to see it yet, I am incredibly happy for her that her hard work was recognized in this way.

- I continue to be shocked by Beginners being this silent contender all this time. I’ve had it on my Netflix queue for a couple months, but only because I caught Ewan McGregor’s most recent delightful appearance on The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson, remembered how much I love Ewan, and added his latest film immediately. Aside from that, I never heard anything about it before the Golden Globes.

- Because of the Golden Globes, I am not at all shocked by all the love for The Artist. I do have to say though that this is another film I hadn’t heard one single thing about until recently when a friend mentioned she wanted to try to see it in theaters.

- I haven’t had the chance to see this yet either (side note: This whole experience has only increased my bitterness toward my local theater. I fear nothing will ever be for my consideration…), but I know already that Gary Oldman’s nomination for his role in Tinker Tailor Solider Spy is well-deserved. I jumped when I heard his name mostly because I love him and am happy for him to be honored with a nomination, but also because I love me a good surprise nom.

- The biggest and best surprise nomination, of course, goes to EXTREMELY LOUD AND INCREDIBLY CLOSE!!! This film has gotten no love whatsoever from any other film institution and everyone has been wondering and waiting to see what would happen with it. I am so excited that this happened! And for this film, I plan on being prepared. I’ve owned the book for a good six years, but am only just now reading it. I’m hoping the film will play at my local theater before the ceremony next month, but if not—I just may have to go on a journey to find a legitimate theater.

- I'm pretty surprised Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross were not nominated for their work on The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo score. I am sad, but I can't be too mad since they won last year. Trent is well on his way to EGOTing.

Like all awards shows, the Academy Awards are not without fault, but this whole experience is still fun in its own way each year. I’m looking forward to finding out who takes home an Oscar next month!

The 84th Annual Academy Awards air Sunday February 26th at 8pm ET on ABC.