Even though every one is saying Slumdog Millionaire is a lock for Best Picture, Variety is reporting that Slumdog and Benjamin Button could split the vote, leaving room for Milk to take the top prize. They interview Dan Jinks, producer for Milk and 1999's out-of-nowhere Best Picture American Beauty, who addresses Milk's grassroots campaign. After a November release and lots of buzz, the film is finally getting a wide release. Money quote:
"It takes time," adds Jinks, "to reach less sophisticated audiences. Eight Oscar nominations helps enormously. Milk resonates in an emotional way that tops the other films out there."
Biased for certain, but is he insinuating that people who haven't seen Milk are red-state-dwelling homophobic philistines? I'm just glad I saw it two months ago.
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