Today I’m going to do a rundown of all things Oscar and award season.

The Oscar nominations for 2013 were released today.  Barkad Abdi was nominated for his first movie role in Captain Phillips.  What a wonderful accomplishment for this first-time actor.  I hope he stays down to earth and will receive many more movie roles!

It was a big morning for American Hustle. The director and actors all received nominations.

Surprising, Saving Mr. Banks and The Butler we shut out of nominations.

Meryl Streep received her 18th nomination for August: Osage County.

Julia Roberts is also back in the running for August: Osage County.

Brad Pitt is up for best picture with 12 Years a Slave.

The awards are announced March 2.

I’m looking forward to it.