News break at the BAFTAs
...which should really by BAFAs since there's no telly in the awards.

I have no idea why Girl With A Pearl Earring has been nominated for so many awards (just about every one!) - it's really just a nice looking film where not much happens. LOTR3's tally is two so far - cinematography and the Orange (aka people's choice) award - up against such strong competition as Matrix Reloaded and Bruce Almighty! Orange make the most fantastic cinema ads - anyone in the UK will be familiar with them, but for those further afield, their theme is "don't let a mobile phone ruin your movie" (ie switch your phone off). They're a series of satirical looks at pitching films and the Hollywood studio system / corporate sponsorship - so knowing and richly textured, you can watch them again and again and appreciate them each time (which is lucky, given the frequency with which I visit the cinema).

Speaking of cinema, saw School of Rock last night. It rocked! Jack Black rocks! Highly recommended as a piece of cheesy, but not schmaltzy, fun.