Now that the Academy Awards have been presented for the 2013 crop of films, I'd like to propose my list of new Oscar categories for the 2014 movies. Biggest Surprise Oscar: Awarded to the movie that, with little fanfare and even less expected of it, took audiences by storm. Most Critically Panned but Audience Loved Oscar: Awarded to the movie that received the most scathing reviews, and audiences still flocked to it and enjoyed it. Most Critically Lauded but Audience Panned Oscar: Opposite of the previous award, given to the movie that critics raved about, but real people couldn't stand. Best Financial Investment Oscar: Awarded to the film that garnered the best box office as measured in percentage to the production and advertising budget invested in it. I.E., a low-budget film with a box office tally of 250% of the production budget beats a high-budget film that takes in 150% of the production budget, even though the high-budget film has a higher total box office. Best Overshadowing of the Big Name Star by an Unknown Newcomer Oscar: Awarded to the bit part performer or extra that steals the show from the Headliner Star. Best Attention to Detail Oscar: Awarded to the film crew that does the best job in keeping seemingly trivial details correct in the film, such as when a character says that the Air Force is dispatching F-16's to respond to a situation, they are actually F-16's instead of some other model of aircraft, or in the case of historical films, devices, technology, vernacular, etc. is correct for the portrayed era, etc. Best New Film Adaptation Oscar: With Hollywood's current love affair with remakes and big-screen adaptations of old television shows, it's about time they recognized films that take the chance on the myriad of terrific stories that have never made it to the big screen. Best "Twist Ending" Oscar: Awarded to the film that completely blows away the audience with the ending that we didn't see coming. Best Body Double Oscar: With as often as big name stars have someone younger and hotter standing in for them for scantily-clad scenes, so that audiences think the big name star is still that hot, perhaps we should give credit where credit is due. Best "Catch-Phrase" Oscar: Awarded to the film with that one line that captures the audience's fancy and becomes a phenomenon all its own. Examples from the past: "Go ahead - make my day." "Frankly, I don't give a damn." "And your little dog, too!" Most Creative Love Scene that Doesn't Actually Show Anything Oscar: Awarded to the writers and performers that craft a terrific love scene that doesn't show two naked or nearly naked bodies grinding on each other. Best "Easter Egg" Oscar: Awarded to the best "inside gag" of a genre, performer, writer, etc. included in a movie. Best "I Don't Care if I Win an Oscar" Oscar: Awarded to the director, performer, writer, composer, etc. that focuses on enjoying their art, regardless of whether anyone thinks it will be an Oscar contender for them. Best New Idea For An Academy Award Oscar: The one I'm shooting for with this column.

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