I caught my cold from Pierce Brosnan

sssh, don't tell anyone. He's just as good as you think he is, and I'll fight Rene Russo for him ... although I'll give him up for her Thomas Crowne Affair wardrobe.

The good news is that the best film (of the two that were contenders) won, and the award didn't go to Scorsese just because he was there. The Aviator was good, with fine performances, beautiful cinematography and a sweeping scale and vision. But Million Dollar Baby was what a film should be, tight and riveting, with excellent performances and not a word wasted. So kudos to Clint and Co.

Sideways was a lovely little film that wasn't going to win an Oscar this year, But see it for the scene with Miles and Maya on the porch, after a divine meal and too many bottles of wine. It will remind you of one of those late night conversations I hope you've had with a new flame, when the alcohol has worn off and your guard is down, because if not now when, and you're just ready to risk the consequences at three o'clock in the morning.