Comedy Has Its Golden Moment

This year's field of best musical or comedy contenders -- 50/50, The Artist, Bridesmaids, Midnight in Paris, My Week With Marilyn -- is as deep as any in recent years. Completely devoid of clunkers to fill out the category or to attract big names (think: Burlesque and The Tourist), it features five truly original stories that span the spectrum of comedy, several of which could wind up as nominees at the Oscars as well.