christopher orr has been following it as closely as i have. opher, i think the appeal of the show is as follows, if i'm watching i want to see the gratuity out sex and violence. she's into the messaging. she wants the signs, the symbols. it's like we're watching two different shows. it's got something for both of us. what do you think the appeal of is "true detective"? >> well, i wrote half way through the season, it was the best show on television, a risky thing to do. so far it's lived up to that. a lot hings on the finale. it is a mystery. i tend to think a mystery is only as good as its conclusion, but several thing. the writing is tremendous. i think matthew mcconaughey in the lead role as rust cole is mesmerizing. one of the best television performances i've seen and woody harrelson, too. two stars at the top of their game. >> for the benefit of those who have not been watching and hurry up and get caught up if you're in that category. i wonder if this will change the television model? because the show will continue, but this plot point e

christopher orr is joining me with his favorites and not favorites.dunk. you say 100%. let us know. >> i will say emanuel uzbekky. for "gravity." the other one "frozen for animated picture. made a huge apartment of money. my children are still singing the songs of that. those two are in the bag. >> let's get to the next picture. and who should win? something i liked in your "atlantic" article. you talked about who should win, who didn't get nominated that should have been nominated. let's go with best picture now. >> i think "12 years a slave will win." and i think it ought to win. there's a decent is chance "gravity" will win. and a slim chance that "american hustle" might squeeze in. and there's a time that tell might have a run like "argo" last season. and i think "american hustle" is a long shot. "12 years a slave say favorite. >> and you talked about three of niece nine films, "nebraska," "philomena," "osage county" as being overrated. how come? >> i actually liked all three movies. some people have gotten the idea i'm anti-numbebraska. i'm not.