Queen Kelley

My favorite and admittedly bizarre actor, Johnny Depp, has been nominated for an Oscar. This is his third time as a nominee (Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl, Finding Neverland, and, now, Sweeney Todd).

He makes strange film choices and is probably the one actor who actually embodies a bit of every single oddball character he’s played. After years of freewheeling, rather irresponsible living, it appears he has settled down a bit–at least for him. With a longtime beloved, two kids, various homes (including one on a private island in the Bahamas; hey, if you’ve got money, I’d say your personal island ranks right up there in things to buy!), and a film career that allows him to play outrageous characters and pass on the more mainstream roles, he’s got reason to feel comfortable and settled.

I’ve already reviewed Sweeney Todd. I loved the movie and am still enjoying the soundtrack. Johnny was, of course, outstanding in the film, as were his costars who are getting a bit less press. Suffice it to say that I believe it’s high time he was awarded the highest honor for a film actor, even if he ends up chucking the statue into the sea or melting it down to form some sort of crazy piece of art.

Give the man an Oscar, already!