I am a HUGE Oscar fan. From attending little Oscar parties (evidence at right) to attempting to live-blog the event two years ago, I jump head-first into the glitz and glamour. I remember being rather angry at my dad when I was younger since he had gone off to a business trip in Los Angeles the day of the Academy Awards Show, and how dare he not get autographs for me?

Well, Turner Classic Movies shares my enthusiasm for fine film. The entire month of February - plus some bonus days in March - TCM presents 31 Days of Oscar. Every film included in the festival has received one or more Academy Awards and/or nominations.

Show of hands, folks: how many of you haven't seen some of the most decorated films out there? Sure, you nod your head when they are mentioned, Of course, that won seven Oscars! but the little voice inside your head admits that you haven't actually seen it. Well, now is your chance!

This year, the theme is "TCM University." Each day includes films grouped into a school category. For example, this Thursday is from the "Biology Department" - featuring films in "Evolutionary Biology" such as One Million B.C., The Time Machine, and 2001: A Space Odyssey. Let me be honest: I had only heard of that third one. Or perhaps "Genetics" is more your speed: The Corsican Brothers and The Man in the Iron Mask are included here. Of course Carnal Knowledge is included in the "Reproductive Biology" time-slot, as is Fanny.

If Biology isn't your thing, try out "Business" on February 9th, "Theology" on February 13th, and "Art" on February 15th. There is bound to be a category of movies that appeals to you - and if you're as Oscar-hungry as I am, you'll enjoy any category.

Frankly, I like the online university part of the website almost more than the opportunity to see the films: sign the yearbook, try to get a degree in 31 days, attempt to make the Dean's List -- go on, you can do it!

At the least, check out the class schedule - you may surprise yourself with your resulting Oscar Education.

More about Turner Classic Movies:
* The Best Old Movies for Families: A Guide to Watching Together (from the Summer Festival of the same title)
* Turner Classic Movies Presents: The Family Classics
* Do You Believe? The Age of Believing is on TCM Tonight