And here's a dumb question: would someone briefly explain to me why (the highly overrated) "Life Is Beautiful" is a nominee as best American film AND foreign film? Am I missing something? Is it part of an effort to make this year's awards the least responsible ever? Paul B. Wiener Special Services Librarian SUNY at Stony Brook 516/632-7253 [log in to unmask] ---- Screen-L is sponsored by the Telecommunication & Film Dept., the University of Alabama.