As we head into the heat of Oscar season, it’s time to take the temperature of what’s happening in the Best Actress and Best Supporting Actress categories. As usual, the Big Oscar Movies are all male driven stories with themes, central characters and actors. There are a few female performances, though, that stand out amid all of the testosterone. In the indie world, there are many more female driven films though, as we know, they usually hit the Spirit Awards more than the Oscars. But here is a semi sloppy rundown of the names currently on my radar. I’m sure there are many more lurking out there that we haven’t yet heard of. Most of the ones listed here, except a few, haven’t even been seen – so it’s spitballing at its most pointless. Nonetheless, we forge ahead, don’t we. Herewith, AwardsDaily’s 25 performances to watch in 2011.
Meryl Streep, The Iron Lady
16 Oscar nominations, 2 wins. If there could be a template for what the Academy responds to it’s the work done by Meryl Streep. Her natural curiosity about people, intelligence, education, sense of humor and willingness to maintain her natural age (helped by great bone structure) all contribute to her status as reigning queen. Since she hasn’t won an Oscar since 1983, focus is often paid to her being overdue. Because she’s so consistently good, there rarely seems to be an urgent need to reward her. Besides which, how do you top Sophie’s Choice? Streep has to be better than her best performance to win. Either that, or have starred in the year’s best picture. Streep has not starred in a Best Pic winner since Kramer vs. Kramer. It is an easy guess, though, to expect her to be every bit the actress she’s always been in The Iron Lady.
Glenn Close, Albert Nobbs
Talk about your overdue actress – only a couple of times has Close been seriously considered for an Oscar win – Fatal Attraction – she lost to Cher for Moonstruck. Cher was fine and all but it was more about who she was, how weird she was, how she dressed and how different she looked in the film compared to real life. But Glenn Close deserved to win for that part. Okay, so maybe she wasn’t “pretty” in the part but homegirl got down and dirty and went for it, creating one of the best characters ever put to screen. She came close again for Dangerous Liaisons, lost to Jodie Foster for The Accused. It’s difficult to argue with that choice. Close wasn’t even nominated for her absolutely unforgettable performance in Reversal of Fortune – one of the dumbest moves the Academy has ever made. You can see the Oscar machine in motion that year, as Close wasn’t recognized by of the critics groups either. The supporting actresses that year were Whoopi Goldberg for Ghost (the winner), Annette Bening for The Grifters (who should have won), Lorraine Bracco for Goodfellas (who should have been lead), Diane Ladd for Wild at Heart, Mary McDonnell for Dances with Wolves. I probably would have dumped Ladd (who was pretty great) for Close. Either way, Glenn Close seemed destined to never win an Oscar, like Michelle Pfeiffer. Or else win one finally in her golden years. But Albert Nobbs could be that movie that finally puts her over the top.
Viola Davis, Octavia Spencer, Jessica Chastain, Emma Stone in The Help
As usual, most of the films heading into the race are male-driven stories. But The Help is one of the few that revolves around women. The film is being talked about in good and bad ways, but many women are talking about how good it is. The only one of these women who is overdue is Viola Davis. No one yet knows if she will be lead or supporting. Put her in lead and she won’t win. But she might win in Supporting.
Tilda Swinton, We Need to Talk about Kevin
What a turn by Swinton in this movie. Will it be too ugly and difficult for Oscar voters? They clearly love Swinton as they gave her an undeserved win for Michael Clayton.
And the rest:
Keira Knightley in A Dangerous Method
Michelle Williams – My Week with Marilyn, Take This Waltz
Charlize Theron, Young Adult
Sandra Bullock, Extremely Loud/Incredible Close
Jodie Foster and Kate Winslet in Carnage
Rooney Mara, Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
Elizabeth Olsen, Martha Macy May Marlene
Marion Cotillard, Midnight in Paris
Andrea Riseborough/Abbie Cornish in W.E.
Rebecca Hall, The Awakening
Rachel Weisz, The Whistleblower and The Deep Blue Sea
Carey Mulligan in Drive
Jane Fonda, Peace, Love and Misunderstanding
Nicole Kidman in Trespass
Mira Sorvino, Tammy Blanchard in Union Square
If I had to spitball five contenders right now (mostly an impossible and futile exercise), I’d go with:
Meryl Streep, The Iron Lady
Glenn Close, Albert Nobbs
Tilda Swinton, We Need to Talk About Kevin
Michelle Williams (my week with Marilyn)
Viola Davis if she goes lead, or Rooney Mara if she doesn’t.
One to watch: Elizabeth Olsen in Martha Macy May Marlene – it’s a really strange film but her beauty mixed with her being an Olsen sister mixed with her performance could be enough to push her into contention.
Supporting – a tougher category to call at the moment, but I’d say:
Viola Davis for The Help (for the win, if she’s nominated in this category)
Octavia Spencer for The Help
Sandra Bullock for Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close
Carey Mulligan in Drive
Andrea Riseborough in W.E.
I’m sure these are way, way off and that you all will have a much better idea of the whos, the whats and the wheres. But this should get the ball rolling.
Jes..I totally agree with you. Michelle Yeoh as Aung San Suu Kyi looks convincing. 2012 Oscars should be between Close(Albert Nobbs)-Streep(The Iron Lady)-Yeoh(The Lady)
Jes..I totally agree with you. Michelle Yeoh as Aung San Suu Kyi looks convincing. 2012 Oscars should be between Close(Albert Nobbs)-Streep(The Iron Lady)-Yeoh(The Lady)
Don’t count out Maria Bello in “Beautiful Boy”
Don’t count out Maria Bello in “Beautiful Boy”
Michelle Yeoh should be a dark horse for Beat Actress as she place a very popular icon who has been fighting for justice, that is Aung San Suu Kyi in The Lady and how nice would the challenge be if its between The Lady and Meryl Streep’s The Iron Lady.
Michelle Yeoh should be a dark horse for Beat Actress as she place a very popular icon who has been fighting for justice, that is Aung San Suu Kyi in The Lady and how nice would the challenge be if its between The Lady and Meryl Streep’s The Iron Lady.
What about Mia Wasikowska in Albert Nobbs?
What about Mia Wasikowska in Albert Nobbs?
The San Sebastian Film Festival isn`t an indicator for the Oscar race. Look at Meryl Streep. She got this award too, but didn`t receive the Oscar in 2009!
@The Great Dane: Totally agree with you!
I hope that one day Meryl Streep will get her 3rd Oscar. But, please, no “lifetime Oscar” !
The San Sebastian Film Festival isn`t an indicator for the Oscar race. Look at Meryl Streep. She got this award too, but didn`t receive the Oscar in 2009!
@The Great Dane: Totally agree with you!
I hope that one day Meryl Streep will get her 3rd Oscar. But, please, no “lifetime Oscar” !
The best female performance I’ve seen this year is Jessica Chastain in Tree of Life. Particularly in the infancy segment, she goes beyond performance into being. It’s an incredibly natural performance, and so unlike what is typically asked of in a performance. She even semi-improvised the levitation scene. No matter how well she acts, I’m not sure she’ll ever have the opportunity to match it.
The best female performance I’ve seen this year is Jessica Chastain in Tree of Life. Particularly in the infancy segment, she goes beyond performance into being. It’s an incredibly natural performance, and so unlike what is typically asked of in a performance. She even semi-improvised the levitation scene. No matter how well she acts, I’m not sure she’ll ever have the opportunity to match it.
Yes, as the comments above indicate, Helen Mirren is the one with a fanatical fanbase.
Yes, as the comments above indicate, Helen Mirren is the one with a fanatical fanbase.
I know that the Mirren fanclub does not like the fact that this particular performance + win are gathering more and more negative sentiments over time.
I myself like her as an actor and really enjoy many of her performances but the facts are there.
I know that the Mirren fanclub does not like the fact that this particular performance + win are gathering more and more negative sentiments over time.
I myself like her as an actor and really enjoy many of her performances but the facts are there.
I always forget that reality checks don’t work on people who don’t have an account to deposit them into.
I always forget that reality checks don’t work on people who don’t have an account to deposit them into.
based on the reviews and reactions I’ve read, the number of naysayers about that performance is larger than life 😉
but hey, at least you tried!
based on the reviews and reactions I’ve read, the number of naysayers about that performance is larger than life 😉
but hey, at least you tried!
Oh dear, it’s been ages since the last time somebody tried to describe Mirren’s win for “The Queen” as more than deserved and fantastic.
That’s because it goes without saying. To paraphrase your comment, it is what it is and there’s nothing the tiny number of naysayers can do about that.
Oh dear, it’s been ages since the last time somebody tried to describe Mirren’s win for “The Queen” as more than deserved and fantastic.
That’s because it goes without saying. To paraphrase your comment, it is what it is and there’s nothing the tiny number of naysayers can do about that.
Oh dear, it’s been ages since the last time somebody tried to describe Mirren’s win for “The Queen” as more than deserved and fantastic.
I don’t wish to offend anybody’s opinion. The resemblance was there, the performance was exceptionally solid, but better than Meryl or Judi Dench? Hell no… and I haven’t even watched “Volver”!
Only 5 years have passed and Mirren’s performance already looks rather stagy and unimpressive. This is neither Blanchett’s “Elizabeth” 1998, nor is it Redgrave’s “Mary, Queen of Scots” 1971!
As far as all the slightly negative Streep comments are concerned, I can only say the following: Meryl Streep is Meryl Streep and there’s nothing anyone can do about that. She will get another nomination, she will be closer than ever and even if she doesn’t win this year, she will get it for “Great Hope Springs” 2012 (filming at the moment) or “August: Osage County” 2013.
Cheers
Oh dear, it’s been ages since the last time somebody tried to describe Mirren’s win for “The Queen” as more than deserved and fantastic.
I don’t wish to offend anybody’s opinion. The resemblance was there, the performance was exceptionally solid, but better than Meryl or Judi Dench? Hell no… and I haven’t even watched “Volver”!
Only 5 years have passed and Mirren’s performance already looks rather stagy and unimpressive. This is neither Blanchett’s “Elizabeth” 1998, nor is it Redgrave’s “Mary, Queen of Scots” 1971!
As far as all the slightly negative Streep comments are concerned, I can only say the following: Meryl Streep is Meryl Streep and there’s nothing anyone can do about that. She will get another nomination, she will be closer than ever and even if she doesn’t win this year, she will get it for “Great Hope Springs” 2012 (filming at the moment) or “August: Osage County” 2013.
Cheers
Again, I have nowhere to comment on the podcast, so Sasha, if you’re going to “spoil” a movie like Higher Ground, then say “Spoiler” BEFORE you spoil it not after.
There’s reviewing a movie and then there’s telling us everything that happens.
BTW, Taissa Farmiga is her sister, not daughter.
Again, I have nowhere to comment on the podcast, so Sasha, if you’re going to “spoil” a movie like Higher Ground, then say “Spoiler” BEFORE you spoil it not after.
There’s reviewing a movie and then there’s telling us everything that happens.
BTW, Taissa Farmiga is her sister, not daughter.
A month from now, we’ll know who leading and who in the dark?
I am predicting Volia Davis and Michelle Williams.
A month from now, we’ll know who leading and who in the dark?
I am predicting Volia Davis and Michelle Williams.
There’s an error in the story:
Streep starred in the Best Picture winning OUT OF AFRICA.
There’s an error in the story:
Streep starred in the Best Picture winning OUT OF AFRICA.
Poor Keira, everyone are ignoring her. But in the end, when the movie comes out, no one will talk about Streep and Close again!
Poor Keira, everyone are ignoring her. But in the end, when the movie comes out, no one will talk about Streep and Close again!
Well, actually the last best picture nominee Meryl starred in was “The Hours”. She just wasn’t nominated for that.
I wonder why, considering she had the most screen time of the three. Maybe (and I’m really glad about that) “Adaptation” was more important, or simply enough.
And although I really adore her in Prada, but I’d like her being nominated for “A Prairie Home Companion”. Sadly overlooked…
I’m a fan, she does not always need to be nominated though. If TIL fails…. But it really has to fail big BIG times to take away that bait. *shrug*
I don’t see her winnig anyway this time. I’m more on Close’s side, because this could be her last chance.
Well, actually the last best picture nominee Meryl starred in was “The Hours”. She just wasn’t nominated for that.
I wonder why, considering she had the most screen time of the three. Maybe (and I’m really glad about that) “Adaptation” was more important, or simply enough.
And although I really adore her in Prada, but I’d like her being nominated for “A Prairie Home Companion”. Sadly overlooked…
I’m a fan, she does not always need to be nominated though. If TIL fails…. But it really has to fail big BIG times to take away that bait. *shrug*
I don’t see her winnig anyway this time. I’m more on Close’s side, because this could be her last chance.
I’m not sure if this has been mentioned yet, but Disney has announced they plan to campaign Viola Davis for lead in “The Help.” I think it makes more sense for her to be pushed lead, but I also think it’ll hurt her chances. It sort of reminds me of the decision to push Julianne Moore as lead in “The Kids Are All Right,” which was also proper and valid, but knocked her out of the race. So we’ll see what happens.
I’m not sure if this has been mentioned yet, but Disney has announced they plan to campaign Viola Davis for lead in “The Help.” I think it makes more sense for her to be pushed lead, but I also think it’ll hurt her chances. It sort of reminds me of the decision to push Julianne Moore as lead in “The Kids Are All Right,” which was also proper and valid, but knocked her out of the race. So we’ll see what happens.
” Streep has not starred in a Best Pic winner since Kramer vs. Kramer. ”
not correct
MERYL STREEP STARED IN OUT OF AFRICA. IT WON BEST PICTURE.
” Streep has not starred in a Best Pic winner since Kramer vs. Kramer. ”
not correct
MERYL STREEP STARED IN OUT OF AFRICA. IT WON BEST PICTURE.
A gut feeling for the win:
Lead – Glenn Close for Albert Nobbs because she’s due.
Supporting – Andrea Riseborough for W.E. because she’s new.
A gut feeling for the win:
Lead – Glenn Close for Albert Nobbs because she’s due.
Supporting – Andrea Riseborough for W.E. because she’s new.
maybe O.L. streep will win again when they stop to nominate her everytime she has a movie , im not gonna argue with u that she is always good, but she isnt always better, and if u think that they are always undeserving winners, i think she has a couple of undeserved nominations too
maybe O.L. streep will win again when they stop to nominate her everytime she has a movie , im not gonna argue with u that she is always good, but she isnt always better, and if u think that they are always undeserving winners, i think she has a couple of undeserved nominations too
It amazes me that everytime a photo of Meryl Streep is featured on the front page, usually there are 100+ comments. No other star seems to do that.
It amazes me that everytime a photo of Meryl Streep is featured on the front page, usually there are 100+ comments. No other star seems to do that.
I also think that Michelle Williams will win!
She looks amazing in My Week With Marilyn, but she can be nominated for Meek’s Cutoff or Take This Waltz, as well.
I also think that Michelle Williams will win!
She looks amazing in My Week With Marilyn, but she can be nominated for Meek’s Cutoff or Take This Waltz, as well.
I’m going out on a limb and saying Streep will not be nominated. I like her but I get tired of seeing her name year after year after year. She just seems to automatically take up a spot when sometimes I think there are more deserving actresses – perhaps for Best Actress they should extend the category to 6 nominees so that Meryl can continue to reside in there. It’s boring but Hollywood seem to respect her. I sincerely never liked the trailer for Iron Lady so don’t have high hopes but I hope I am pleasantly surprised. My gut tells me that this year its a race between Glenn Close and Michelle Williams – they seem to be the stand outs – and I would be happy with one of those two winning.
I’m going out on a limb and saying Streep will not be nominated. I like her but I get tired of seeing her name year after year after year. She just seems to automatically take up a spot when sometimes I think there are more deserving actresses – perhaps for Best Actress they should extend the category to 6 nominees so that Meryl can continue to reside in there. It’s boring but Hollywood seem to respect her. I sincerely never liked the trailer for Iron Lady so don’t have high hopes but I hope I am pleasantly surprised. My gut tells me that this year its a race between Glenn Close and Michelle Williams – they seem to be the stand outs – and I would be happy with one of those two winning.
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Should we have more people like you, we will keep this site alive!!! Best comment I have read in a long time.
Does anyone REALLY think that Streep should have won for The Devil Wears Prada? She was fine, but she was certainly not better than Mirren and her role was more of a supporting one, anyway.
Does anyone REALLY think that Streep should have won for The Devil Wears Prada? She was fine, but she was certainly not better than Mirren and her role was more of a supporting one, anyway.
And this will probably how the Oscar Best Actress race will probably play out…
Older actress/Academy favorite/Past Academy Award Winner in Another Baity Performance (Pick 1-2)
Meryl Streep, Iron Lady
Glenn Close, Albert Nobbs
Kate Winslet, Carnage
Jodie Foster, Carnage
Tilda Swinton, We Need to Talk About Kevin
Rachel Weisz, The Whistleblower (or one of the multiple dramatic parts she has coming out this year)
Young ingenue/We Didn’t Know You Could Pull That Off (Pick 1-2…one of these ladies will probably be the winner)
Kirsten Dunst, Melancholia
Michelle Williams, My Week with Marilyn
Keira Knightley, A Dangerous Method
Another Young Ingenue/New to the Screen/Welcome to the Club nomination (pick 1)
Rooney Mara, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
Elizabeth Olsen, Martha Marcy May Marlene
Felicity Jones, Like Crazy
Andrea Riseborough, W.E.
Mia Wasikowska, Jane Eyre
Serious actress giving a strong performance in a relatively light/comedic film (pick 1)
Viola Davis, The Help
Charlize Theron, Young Adult
Kristen Wiig, Bridesmaids
My predictions (although still too early to call, obviously)
Glenn Close
Elizabeth Olsen
Meryl Streep
Charlize Theron
Michelle Williams *Winner
I think Viola and possibly Keira will be campaigned in supporting. I also think Close’s and Streep’s films have potential to get very mixed reviews judging by the directors who are helming the features (which will dash their Oscar chances). I think if Michelle Williams pulls off a convincing Marilyn Monroe and the film is well received, then she will win the award in a cakewalk.
And this will probably how the Oscar Best Actress race will probably play out…
Older actress/Academy favorite/Past Academy Award Winner in Another Baity Performance (Pick 1-2)
Meryl Streep, Iron Lady
Glenn Close, Albert Nobbs
Kate Winslet, Carnage
Jodie Foster, Carnage
Tilda Swinton, We Need to Talk About Kevin
Rachel Weisz, The Whistleblower (or one of the multiple dramatic parts she has coming out this year)
Young ingenue/We Didn’t Know You Could Pull That Off (Pick 1-2…one of these ladies will probably be the winner)
Kirsten Dunst, Melancholia
Michelle Williams, My Week with Marilyn
Keira Knightley, A Dangerous Method
Another Young Ingenue/New to the Screen/Welcome to the Club nomination (pick 1)
Rooney Mara, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
Elizabeth Olsen, Martha Marcy May Marlene
Felicity Jones, Like Crazy
Andrea Riseborough, W.E.
Mia Wasikowska, Jane Eyre
Serious actress giving a strong performance in a relatively light/comedic film (pick 1)
Viola Davis, The Help
Charlize Theron, Young Adult
Kristen Wiig, Bridesmaids
My predictions (although still too early to call, obviously)
Glenn Close
Elizabeth Olsen
Meryl Streep
Charlize Theron
Michelle Williams *Winner
I think Viola and possibly Keira will be campaigned in supporting. I also think Close’s and Streep’s films have potential to get very mixed reviews judging by the directors who are helming the features (which will dash their Oscar chances). I think if Michelle Williams pulls off a convincing Marilyn Monroe and the film is well received, then she will win the award in a cakewalk.
Tilda Swinton was not an undeserving winner in the slightest…in fact, her performance was the most intricate and complex out of the other four ladies, and looking back now, it probably was one of the most deserved of the decade. No, it’s not particularly flashy or over-the-top, but Tilda brilliantly captures Karen’s manipulative spirit and her deeply internalized insecurity. Blanchett was great in I’m Not There and Ronan and Ryan were both worthy nominees. I think Ruby Dee was the favorite that evening, but thank god she didn’t win. Fine performance, but not remotely up to the level of the other actresses….
and no, I don’t think Tilda Swinton is an Academy favorite at all. Her Michael Clayton win was probably more of an effort to award the film, because it wasn’t going to win anything else…since then, they haven’t honored her for I Am Love or Julia (which I agree with what someone said earlier in being one of the best performances of the decade). She will probably be ignored again for We Need to Talk About Kevin because the Academy doesn’t seem to respond to her work unless she is starring with an Academy friendly, A-list star (like George Clooney, etc.).
Tilda Swinton was not an undeserving winner in the slightest…in fact, her performance was the most intricate and complex out of the other four ladies, and looking back now, it probably was one of the most deserved of the decade. No, it’s not particularly flashy or over-the-top, but Tilda brilliantly captures Karen’s manipulative spirit and her deeply internalized insecurity. Blanchett was great in I’m Not There and Ronan and Ryan were both worthy nominees. I think Ruby Dee was the favorite that evening, but thank god she didn’t win. Fine performance, but not remotely up to the level of the other actresses….
and no, I don’t think Tilda Swinton is an Academy favorite at all. Her Michael Clayton win was probably more of an effort to award the film, because it wasn’t going to win anything else…since then, they haven’t honored her for I Am Love or Julia (which I agree with what someone said earlier in being one of the best performances of the decade). She will probably be ignored again for We Need to Talk About Kevin because the Academy doesn’t seem to respond to her work unless she is starring with an Academy friendly, A-list star (like George Clooney, etc.).
Yeah, I saw you used “these”.
Yeah, I saw you used “these”.
Luke, Bullock was overdue?
Luke, Bullock was overdue?
Meryl Streep is once again the front runner. Meryl Streep will once again lose to some “overdue” actress.
Meryl Streep is once again the front runner. Meryl Streep will once again lose to some “overdue” actress.
Hmm. Closer was a great example.
Hmm. Closer was a great example.
@ Tero, I don’t think it’ll be that hard. If Carnage delivers like we expect it to, we could encounter a Closer-like situation. They may push two of the actors for lead and two for supporting regardless of the fact that all four are leads. Just as Clive Owen and Natalie Portman got in for supporting with Closer, perhaps the two in supporting for Carnage will be similarly rewarded.
@ Tero, I don’t think it’ll be that hard. If Carnage delivers like we expect it to, we could encounter a Closer-like situation. They may push two of the actors for lead and two for supporting regardless of the fact that all four are leads. Just as Clive Owen and Natalie Portman got in for supporting with Closer, perhaps the two in supporting for Carnage will be similarly rewarded.
Whitney: i wasn’t looking to attack you or challenge your opinion. I respect the opinion of others and thought I should give my two cents regarding Cate Blanchett as it my have started a worthwhile conversation regarding her. And I was correct in challenging your use of the term icon in labeling Blanchett. In an art criticism course i took we spent an entire week discussing iconicity and it’s application, as well as the various things it can be applied to. Though art itself is interpretive and very open, the term icon is a very (for lack of a real term) label label; there are no two ways about it’s meaning and whether it’s application is appropriate. I get so annoyed when i see the term icon thrown around because it imposes grandeur where it may not be entirely appropriate.
Whitney: i wasn’t looking to attack you or challenge your opinion. I respect the opinion of others and thought I should give my two cents regarding Cate Blanchett as it my have started a worthwhile conversation regarding her. And I was correct in challenging your use of the term icon in labeling Blanchett. In an art criticism course i took we spent an entire week discussing iconicity and it’s application, as well as the various things it can be applied to. Though art itself is interpretive and very open, the term icon is a very (for lack of a real term) label label; there are no two ways about it’s meaning and whether it’s application is appropriate. I get so annoyed when i see the term icon thrown around because it imposes grandeur where it may not be entirely appropriate.
Sasha, like most film fans, I’ve not had the opportunity to view any performances screened at the film festivals so far this year. Nor have any of of us obviously seen any of the unreleased films. But I do enjoy reading a lot of reviews, and so many critics have praised Saoirse Ronan’s performance in Hanna in the most glowing terms. In fact, I don’t recall descriptives being used such as riveting, mesmerizing, etc. in connection with any other performance to date. Is she suppose to be in some kind of junior league?
I fully realize the academy doesn’t take a film like that seriously, but I would argue that she is already at age 17 one the finest actresses in film. So why can’t she even get a sniff in your top 25?
Sasha, like most film fans, I’ve not had the opportunity to view any performances screened at the film festivals so far this year. Nor have any of of us obviously seen any of the unreleased films. But I do enjoy reading a lot of reviews, and so many critics have praised Saoirse Ronan’s performance in Hanna in the most glowing terms. In fact, I don’t recall descriptives being used such as riveting, mesmerizing, etc. in connection with any other performance to date. Is she suppose to be in some kind of junior league?
I fully realize the academy doesn’t take a film like that seriously, but I would argue that she is already at age 17 one the finest actresses in film. So why can’t she even get a sniff in your top 25?
And… Carnage is nowhere to be found, cause I think it will be too difficult for them to choose from four rather equal performances.
And… Carnage is nowhere to be found, cause I think it will be too difficult for them to choose from four rather equal performances.