As everyone knows, they announced the nominations for the Oscars this morning. You can find all of the nominees here, if you're into that type of thing.

The Aviator racked up 11, and it seems to be the early favorite to win. That's fine with me; it's easily the best film out of the top five, and Marty's more deserving of winning an Oscar for this than for the overstuffed Gangs of New York from 2002.

Also glad to see Natalie Portman getting a nomination, although it's a shame that once again Hollywood honors someone for playing a stripper. Her performance in Garden State was worthy enough, in my opinion.

And in a perfect world Before Sunset would have received multiple noms, but I can be happy that the tradition-bound Academy honored it with a Screenplay nomination.

And while it's a shoo-in for Best Animated Feature, I really could argue that The Incredibles was the Best Picture of the Year, period. Finding Neverland has the emotion, The Aviator has the grandeur, and Sideways has the gravity, but The Incredibles has it all. Is there nothing more exhilarating than watching Dash's face as he gets to let loose? His walking on water scene moved me more than anything Mel could have shown me in The Passion.

Biggest Disappointment: nothing for Fahrenheit 9/11. The lesson of 2004 is, being controversial can rake in the bucks if you're preaching to the converted, but forget about anyone standing next to you if you're on the losing team.

Second Biggest: no nomination for Paul Giamatti, which should only enhance his ability to play put-upon sad sacks.

And seriously...the Counting Crows are now considered Oscar nominees?