Tom & Alissa

We were, overall, pleased with the results of the Oscars last night. Good for the Coens, and for Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova, and Marion Cotillard. And good on Jon Stewart for, once again, keeping everyone from taking themselves too seriously. As far as predictions - well, we both got more right than wrong, though I don’t think anyone really expected the cinematography or best supporting actress awards.

More on that once I write my article.

If you don’t hear from us this week, it’s because we’re busier than I can remember being in a long time - besides work, there’s the Purple State of Mind screening tonight, class tomorrow, dinner with the eminent Strauss family on Wednesday, the IAM conference from Thursday night until Saturday night, and a screening Sunday night. Plus work plus readings for class (on “the curator”) plus at least two articles to write. And apartment hunting.

Yes, it’s official, we’re moving. That’s about the only thing official about it. We’re not sure when (it could be in a month or it could be a while longer), where (we’re hoping West Village), or how (apartment hunting in New York is an intense occupation). But we’re doing it, because our building is very old and needs so many renovations, and for that and a few other reasons, it doesn’t make sense to stay.

I think we could convert fantasy casting into a really interesting pastime for those of us who aren’t really into football.