I'm excited for Oscar night tonight! A late-night viewing of "The Blind Side" brought the Oscar night menu together. I came close on my mission. But, never made it to "Imaginarium" and didn't secure a copy of "In the Loop."

However, I thought it was a really great year for movies, and left more of the Oscar-nominated films with a smile than in recent years.

I'd love to hear your comments about Oscar night!

Here's tonight's Oscar menu:

I saw "Crazy Heart" on Monday, and I have to admit, my hatred for Jeff Bridges shrunk one size that day.

I'd give Crazy Heart a full Downey Jr. (which is 3 stars). I liked the movie. I laughed, I cringed. It should definitely win for best song. "The Weary Kind," is important to the movie and it's a good song.

With Valentine's Day right around the corner, I have to recommend "The Young Victoria" as an excellent choice for a date movie.

Emily Blunt as Victoria and Rupert Friend as Prince Albert are very enjoyable. The always entertaining Paul Bettany is the twinkling Lord Melbourne.

Michelle, Kim, Jennifer and I saw this at the Edina Cinema, which has popcorn with real butter and a lovely ambiance. Jennifer recognized the dastardly Sir John Conroy as Mark Strong right away. She also joined me in sobbing at the end of the movie (it was a good cry).

Saw "Nine" last weekend at The Parkway Theater in Minneapolis (http://theparkwaytheater.com/), which I had never visited before.

The first thing I saw was the awesome movie poster (pictured above) on the wall!

This is a fun venue because the first few rows are leather couches, where you can lounge and watch your show. And you can bring in food and beverages from the restaurant next door. I didn't do that, of course, but I was glad to know I could have.