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Today Melissa Leo was nominated for an Academy Award for her supporting actress role in "The Fighter." Actress, Melissa Leo I'm really happy for her, and clearly believe she's been overdue for this kind of recognition as evidenced in my numerous blog posts below: Actress, Melissa Leo Louise on the left:  Melissa Leo  Wins Deserved Golden Globe for The  ... Jan 17, 2011 If Academy Awards were actually given to actors who deserved them, then  Melissa Leo  would already have a collection of little gold men starting with one for her work in 21 Grams (2003) , and another for her role Frozen River (2009). Why  Melissa Leo  should win Best Actress this year. Feb 03, 2009 People need to know what some of us already do, that  Melissa Leo  is both the Bruce Springsteen and Lucinda Williams of American actresses. Simply put, she's simply one of best actresses we have working today. A more personal take on why I'd like to see  Melissa Leo  to win  ... Feb 1

Two trailers for new HBO's new show "Treme." Just now saw first episode of  "Treme," (pronounced "treh-may") and I'm telling you the show is AMAZING.  Set your DVR's, folks. "Treme" is a great example of how art can play an important role in our society getting us to care about the right stuff.  Art should always throw serve to throw a spotlight on subjects of importance:  And in this case, the subject is New Orleans.  And I love the context of the telling of this story, starting three mos. post-Katrina.  Brilliant context. "Treme" manages remind us why New Orleans is still the crown jewel of America's best cities.  And by doing so serves to both archive and reveal some of it's lesser known, quirky treasures.  Things not everyone even knows, yet. New Orleans's survival is connected to it staying on our radar. It needs artists and story tellers to keep reminding us that it's still there

This is reall y sad. Writer, David Mills, was on the set of "Treme" (I think it's pronounced "trah-may") at the Cafe du Monde in New Orleans when he died. David Mills, Television Writer and Producer, Dies at 48