They shoulda been contenders

James Franco in "Pineapple Express"

Best Supporting Actor

The Oscars acknowledging a pot comedy seems about as likely as Bill O'Reilly and Keith Olbermann declaring themselves BFFs live on the Disney Channel. That's a shame, because Franco delivered one of the year's most charming, lived-in and downright unforgettable performances as a drug dealer who turns out to be the most loyal friend a guy could ever ask for. —GB