Entries from February 2005 ↓

The Aviator and Million Dollar Baby were the big winners at last night’s Oscar ceremony in Los Angeles. In all honesty, I haven’t seen either of those films, nor have I seen Ray, Sideways or the Incredibles. Thank God for Netflix. Here’s a list of the big winners, and if you’re really curious, you can check out the comments for the rest…

ACTOR IN A LEADING ROLE
Jamie Foxx
RAY

ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLE
Morgan Freeman
MILLION DOLLAR BABY

ACTRESS IN A LEADING ROLE
Hilary Swank
MILLION DOLLAR BABY

ACTRESS IN A SUPPORTING ROLE
Cate Blanchett
THE AVIATOR

ANIMATED FEATURE FILM
THE INCREDIBLES
Brad Bird

DIRECTING
MILLION DOLLAR BABY
Clint Eastwood

BEST PICTURE
MILLION DOLLAR BABY
Clint Eastwood, Albert S. Ruddy and Tom Rosenberg

Robin Van Persie and Jens Lehmann’s combined stupidity cost Arsenal two points as this frustrating season rolls on.

As Arsenal were enjoying a one goal lead as well as an 11 on 10 advantage, Van Persie, who’d already been booked in the first half, commited a moronic slide tackle that earned him a sending off.

There went Arsenal’s advantage.

Then later in the second half, Lehmann was woefully out of position during a Southampton corner, and there was nothing that could be done when the ball was sent back over his head and smashed in by Peter Crouch.

Oh, and on top of everything, Robert Pires had to be subbed out after suffering an ankle injury (caused by a first half tackle that saw the Southampton man sent off) that’s more than likely going to keep him out for a while. So, that makes the following players unavailable through injury and suspension:

Campbell, Edu, Gilberto, Fabregas, Bergkamp, Reyes, Pires and Van Persie

Joy!

I’ve started a new gallery of some shots I’ve taken during my travels. I’ll add to it periodically, so be sure to check it out often. To see the first few entries, click on the image above, or here

Several websites have posted pictures from the upcoming “Star Wars: Revenge Of The Sith.” These pictures pretty much spell out the entire plotline. If you don’t care about spoilers, then check them out here, and do it quickly before they get a cease and desist order!

Yet another underwhelming European peformance by the Gunners. Arsenal once again leave themselves a mighty hill to climb in the Champions League. By scoring the away goal, they do have an outside chance of advancing, but now have to win at Highbury in two weeks by a score of at least 2-0. If Bayern Munich scores, all bets are off.

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Should Arsenal beat Sheffield United in the 5th round replay next Tuesday, they will face Bolton Wanderers in the sixth round of the FA Cup.

The Gunners have been drawn away to the Reebok to face Bolton the weekend of March 12/13.

Here’s the 6th round draw in full:

Newcastle United v Tottenham or Nottingham Forest
Southampton or Brentford v Manchester United
Bolton Wanderers v Arsenal or Sheffield United
Burnley or Blackburn v Leicester City