Surprises & Snubs: 92nd Annual Oscar Nominations

 I found two pleasant surprises and three unpleasant snubs in the Oscar nominations list this morning. Below is my poem of explanation.

There are nine Best Pictures on the list

but Gerwig as Director missed.

It’s five men’s names all we can see.

So how did this snub come to be?

But KLAUS gets recognized at last

for animation. It’s a blast!

And Johansson earns two nods here.

That’s a reason for fans to cheer.

Why is Lupita without one?

In US her work was so well done.

And THE FAREWELL must say goodbye

No Oscar nod. They sure did try.

Just another awards event.

2020 – it came and went.

For statuettes we must await.

February Ninth -- don’t be late.

Here’s the IMDb link with all the nominations:  https://www.imdb.com/oscars/nominations/

Santa's Beginnings

Netflix’s animated movie Klaus presents a story about how and why Santa Claus started delivering toys on Christmas. Although this is cherished territory, the filmmakers and their cast and crew have cooked up a creative fairytale that’s both amusing and thought-provoking. Major ingredients include: a reluctant postman; a grieving toymaker; neglected children; and a village torn apart by an age-old feud.

Mr. Postman and great big KLAUS

entertain us while cleaning house.

These characters make quite a pair

in a movie that’s meant to share.

Animation and storyline?

Both creative and oh-so fine.

Intriguing voices help us feel

for cartoon people like they’re real.

At first this film looks mean and dark

but finishes with joy and spark.

So now we know how Santa starts

and why he lives inside our hearts.

I think Klaus ends up being a wonderful way to start the holiday season.   

(Released by Netflix and rated “PG” by MPAA.)