Dear Angie,
Whenever my friend watches an awards show (like The Oscars), she suddenly pretends to be very in tune with the entertainment world. She starts watching all the indie, art-house films and name-drops like she’s an insider.
I mean, have you ever heard of Auf Der Strecke? And who the hell cares about Danny Boyle and Dustin Lance Black? I mean, they’ve never even been nominated before, so why is she acting like they’re household names?
Signed, Oscar Angst
Dear Angster,
I have not heard of that movie. Wait, that’s a movie, right?
And, as for the others, well…Boyle also directed Trainspotting, if that matters to you.
Black, interestingly enough, is involved with Big Love, the HBO series. He is also a former Mormon, as I’ve just learned from Imdb.
It sounds like your friend can be annoying. I’m sorry for that.
You could try to avoid her for a week or two after any major awards show. Regardless, chin up. After all, movie award season is over.
Love, Angie
