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[Novice#41]

Posted on Sun, Feb. 29, 2004

Setting his Picks

Mavericks' guard Steve Nash weighs in with his Oscar predictions

By Art Garcia
Star-Telegram Staff Writer

Steve Nash isn't a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences,
but he is somewhat of a movie connoisseur. Perusing a list of nominated actors,
actresses and movies for the 76th annual Academy Awards, the Mavericks' two-time
All-Star point guard has seen almost every film nominated.

As far as Nash is concerned, 2003 turned out some pretty decent flicks.

"Any year there is Lost in Translation and City of God, that's pretty phenomenal,"
he said.

Nash isn't a movie snob. He'll see just about anything, as long as it's good.

"Someone's ability to tell a good story really appeals to me," he said. "There's not
really one genre I prefer. There are so many movies that I like. I do appreciate stories
I can relate to, so I don't narrow it down to a certain type or genre that I prefer.

"I enjoy foreign films and independent films, but, more than anything, I enjoy the
creativity of good films. There are so many movies out there that I like."

Nash and his girlfriend, Alejandra, spend a lot of time at the movies, and he said
they equally share in the selection process when they go out.

"She's a film freak, but I do see a lot," Nash said. "I rent movies all the time."

Nash's Oscar picks

Leading actor: Bill Murray, Lost in Translation

Leading actress: Naomi Watts, 21 Grams

Supporting actor: Benicio Del Toro, 21 Grams

Supporting actress: Shohreh Aghdashloo, House of Sand and Fog

Directing: (tie) Fernando Meirelles, City of God; Sofia Coppola, Lost in Translation

Best Picture: Lost in Translation

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