Every year when the Oscar nominees are announced, I read the list and realise that I’ve not watched most of them. Heck, I’ve not even heard of some of them this year, let alone seen them. I’m guessing it’s because I spend far too much time watching films like Sex Drive that contain lines such as “Wanna smell my fingers?” instead of more golden statuette worthy dialogue.

The Richard Nixon "Tricky Dicky Inflatable Sex Doll" didn't go down well with American women.

Now at this point, I would’ve liked to have proudly announced that I’d changed all that. I would’ve liked to have said that I went to see potential Oscar winner, Frost/Nixon, to sample the true delights that Academy Award quality cinema can offer.

I would’ve liked to have said that I went to see Frost/Nixon to expand my historical knowledge, broaden my horizons and really grow as a person. But I’d be lying if I did. The tickets were free and I was just totally intrigued about how the guy from Through the Keyhole could have a Hollywood flick made about him.

But I’m glad I did watch it, as it really was very good indeed. I’ll skip the plot details, as my mate Paul has already more than covered that. What I can tell you, is although there weren’t any jokes about jizz and Amish people, Frost/Nixon did still manage to hold my attention completely and fortunately any in depth knowledge of the Watergate scandal isn’t really required pre-film reading. The chap playing David Frost was excellent, even if there was a slight hint of Austin Powers in his portrayal and the dude playing Richard Nixon was good too.

Well worth a watch and it certainly gets my vote for the Best Picture Oscar. I’ll just keep quiet if the Academy comes knocking and asks me what I thought of the other four films in that category.

8/10.