This is George Clooney's big year.

I think this is the year of the smaller films with independent spirits.

It's not about the best performances and the best films of the year. No Oscar voter believes that and no Oscar historian does.

Last year was euphoric because we were in the tournament, and that was a big deal. This year we're going into the tournament with the attitude that we need to get the job done.

This Week with George Stephanopoulos.

He threw a punch at the everyman, at the typical Russell Crowe fan -- he really crossed the line.