78th Annual Academy Award Nominations

I was delighted that, as expected, Reese Witherspoon and Joaquin Phoenix were nominated for their portrayals of June Carter and Johnny Cash in WALK THE LINE. It was baffling, however, that WALK THE LINE did not receive a Best Picture nomination. And how is it that WALK THE LINE has such acclaimed lead performances, but no Best Director nomination for James Mangold?

I find it regrettable, in general, that uplifting quality films such as WALK THE LINE, PRIDE AND PREJUDICE, and CINDERELLA MAN were passed over for Best Picture in favor of films adored by the Hollywood left, such as BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN, MUNICH, and HUSTLE AND FLOW.