So apologies for the lack of material.

Met with Guillermo Arriaga at the Four Seasons over the weekend for another brief chat, this time for the "Babel" Best Picture piece. But talk turned more and more toward his literature, which made for some fascinating discussion.

Coffee with Peter Morgan this morning at the Beverly Wilshire - a delight. Look for "The Queen"'s Best Picture piece tomorrow, as well as Gerard's latest "Tech Support" column: interviews with costume designer Consolata Boyle and composer Philip Glass, both Oscar nominees for their work this year. And given the material I have on both Ariaga and Morgan, perhaps I'll hammer out a profile or two.