I finally saw Finding Neverland on the plane and I have to say that of all the best picture nominees, this was the one that gave me the most personal enjoyment. Was it because it was about a man that pretty much shares my values of imagination, child-like wonder, and a refusal to fit into the restrictions of society? Is it because this man is played by my boyfriend, Johnny Depp (sorry Vanessa, I'll make sure that he still sees the children)? Is it because the all you can drink Bloody Marys from brunch made me particularly susceptible to the emotional impact of death by consumption? Who knows. I just know that I truly enjoyed it.

Also of note, on the way to NYC I caught Lemony Snicket and, despite mediocre reviews from friends, I found it to be very, very fun. Very much like Roald Dahl's stuff, child-like magical realism with an incredibly dark side. Speaking of Roald Dahl and Johnny Depp, Tim Burton's new Charlie and the Chocolate Factory looks super. Oh, will I ever grow up?