The Oscar is a topic that is in vogue these days. Now, sports and Oscar Awards are connected more than you can think. Check these movies, all of them have something related to Oscar and the 77th Annual Academy Awards.

The Aviator: Barry Bonds, in his usual star turn at a news conference, tells sportswriters he doesn't give a flying bleep what they think.

Million Dollar Baby: The Darko Milicic story. Quite a stretch for Hilary Swank.

Finding Neverland: It's the Lions' search for a Super Bowl. That "finding" part must mean it's a fairy tale.

Shrek 2: Everybody's favorite big, green pushover -- Michigan State -- lost to another classic, "Hoosiers."

Sideways: Maybe that's how Maurice Clarett was running when they timed him in the 40.

Collateral: What did Magglio Ordoñez have to give up to get that contract with the Tigers?

House of Flying Daggers: Released overseas as "John Chaney's Temple of Goon."

I, Robot: A profile of Mr. Personality, Patriots coach Bill Belichick.

Super Size Me: How Mark McGwire got to be "Big Mac."

Closer: Troy Percival, for best screenwriting. Hey, he's known for his pen work.

Troy: The locked-out Red Wings keep skating at Troy Sports Center, hoping to launch their UHL careers.