From the man who knows Oscar -

"Vicky Cristina Barcelona" is one of the best films of the year, the best film Woody Allen has made in a long time, and maybe one of the best films he's ever made.

It COULD go all the way to a Best Picture nomination, Best Director, Best Original Screenplay, Best Supporting Actress for the celesital Penelope Cruz, Best Cinematography, Best Score and Best Song. Yes, it's got all that. It's a thrilling, beautiful film.

Aug. 15, on its Opening Day in NYC I tried to go to see this wonderful film again and I'm happy to report it was sold out at every single theater in Manhattan that I went to. It's like the old days when people were lining up for blocks to see a Woody Allen movie. "Vicky Cristina Barcelona"s sold out performances all over town tonight gives me hope for serious film in America.

Heath Ledger, R.I.P, your beautiful, brave talent changed the world forever...You will never be forgotten...