tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post7726759433637837127..comments2024-03-17T10:11:46.952-04:00Comments on Film Experience Blog: Best Actress Will Make HistoryNATHANIEL Rhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11597109147678235399noreply@blogger.comBlogger51125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-74455502666316304962008-01-22T13:32:00.000-05:002008-01-22T13:32:00.000-05:00I'm a bit sad about the Keira Knightley non-nomina...I'm a bit sad about the Keira Knightley non-nomination, though I shouldn't. She's got the best performance of her career which also happens to be one of the best performances of the year. As much as I'd like to see her nominated again, not being there doens't take credit away from her work, in fact, I believe a lot of people now will repect her much more than ever before. On the other hand, in a way it was good she didn't get nominated, for I'm sure there'd be alot of haters and trolls saying the same thing they did when she got nominated for P&P.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-62899454764765931442008-01-18T21:35:00.000-05:002008-01-18T21:35:00.000-05:00i'm not sure why people keep bringing up Hepburn. ...i'm not sure why people keep bringing up Hepburn. She didn't wait as long as Christie (assuming she's about to win) between Oscar wins.NATHANIEL Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11597109147678235399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-78276386389454023272008-01-18T18:16:00.000-05:002008-01-18T18:16:00.000-05:00Some clearing up on Katherine Hepburn, Oscar wins ...Some clearing up on Katherine Hepburn, Oscar wins (four of them, by the way).<BR/><BR/>After winning for Morning Glory in 1933. There was a a 34 year gap before she won her second Oscar for Guess Who's Coming To Dinner in 1967. This was followed by a win the following year which is the only known tie in Oscar history. Hepburn in The Lion in Winter tied with Barbra Streisand's Funny Girl. Hepburn won her last nomination and Oscar for On Golden Pond in 1981 followed by a 13 year gap.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-38402498794189957232008-01-18T15:42:00.000-05:002008-01-18T15:42:00.000-05:00Watch this:http://www.awardsdaily.com/?p=1169She's...Watch this:<BR/><BR/>http://www.awardsdaily.com/?p=1169<BR/><BR/>She's gorgeous, smart, outspoken, truly private, and doesn't suffer fools gladly.<BR/><BR/>Julie Christie for the win!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-86028698520908338862008-01-16T22:32:00.000-05:002008-01-16T22:32:00.000-05:00I'd give it to Christie on performance alone. Havi...I'd give it to Christie on performance alone. Having your second Oscar win 42 years after your breakthrough Oscar win also makes for a great story, but I haven't seen anyone really top Christie's work in <I>Away From Her</I>, either. If she wins, it certainly will land on the list of "warranted" Oscar victories. <BR/><BR/>It's fairly rare to have a tight three-way race, which makes me a little unsure of the Christie victory I'm hoping for, as visions of Judy Holliday topping Swanson and Davis in 1951 dance in my head. I agree a win for Christie at the SAG Awards might help clarify things, but <I>Juno</I>'s a big hit and Page is great in it, and Cotillard's Piaf work still looms large, especially after her Globe win.Vertigo's Psychohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17701774152300870403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-87636550621985101622008-01-15T14:43:00.000-05:002008-01-15T14:43:00.000-05:00Nat, Stick to your guns about Michelle ... I was ...Nat, Stick to your guns about Michelle ... I was obsessed for years with NAtalie Wood and argued that she was a fantastic actress.. She was ( in a handful of pictures ) ... as an adult I have seen her movies at least 2 and 3 times each and realize she was not that good without a good director.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-30769989405792911772008-01-15T12:59:00.000-05:002008-01-15T12:59:00.000-05:00me not removing the pfan glasses would've been put...me not removing the pfan glasses would've been putting her in the supporting actress lineup ;)NATHANIEL Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11597109147678235399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-27821506965137203062008-01-15T12:45:00.000-05:002008-01-15T12:45:00.000-05:00nat come on pfeiffer riffed on old ways in stardus...nat come on pfeiffer riffed on old ways in stardust,she was a an enjoyable villainess but that and hairspray are what pfeiff does best,i think it is simply you not removing the fan glasses !!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-60183908296019165852008-01-15T07:53:00.000-05:002008-01-15T07:53:00.000-05:00yeah, i guess i just didn't love any of the perfor...yeah, i guess i just didn't love any of the performances. the second time through I was less impressed with his i'm not there work. I thought he was uneven in rescue dawn and dull in 3:10 so... what other choice did i have? ;)<BR/><BR/>still love him though. Just want more since I know he's capable of it.NATHANIEL Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11597109147678235399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-73491022192018980872008-01-14T22:56:00.000-05:002008-01-14T22:56:00.000-05:00I did not mean it in a nominee category sense... t...I did not mean it in a nominee category sense... to me all acting should be one actor supporting another one.... You guys take this "stuff" too seriously.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-75171222125661480412008-01-14T22:48:00.000-05:002008-01-14T22:48:00.000-05:00I do think Christian Bale deserved a spot in the "...I do think Christian Bale deserved a spot in the "body of work" lineup.<BR/><BR/>But did someone just call Gordon Pinsent a supporting actor? Oh the humanity...adam k.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13485604493059621307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-41614690797545351632008-01-14T18:21:00.000-05:002008-01-14T18:21:00.000-05:00A BIG problem this year in the movies and acting c...A BIG problem this year in the movies and acting categories is that there are so many wonderful choices... sometimes there are zero to really earn the award.<BR/><BR/> I definitely loved Knightly, but I don't see it as an Oscar nominating role.<BR/><BR/> I think Christie will win the Oscar, But I think Cotillard deserves it more. She carried a lousy movie with a great performance... whereas Christie had a good script and a great supporting actor!<BR/><BR/>Nat, I understand your love for Michelle, but over Christian Bale is hard to understand.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-26126265785322056812008-01-14T18:01:00.000-05:002008-01-14T18:01:00.000-05:00And I forgot the star factor:I think is between Co...And I forgot the star factor:<BR/><BR/>I think is between Cotillard and Christie because two important facts:<BR/>*The star factor: <BR/>-Christie is a legend and her beauty, talent and determination are symbols of admiration by many people in the industry<BR/>-Cotillard is relative unknow in America (but she has the success of A very long engagement and the influence of a big star like Russell Crowe), but she's a star in Europe and a future icon in Hollywood like Catherine Deneuve and Juliette Binoche...<BR/>*The step of the SAG:<BR/>the two actresses will have importants records:<BR/>-If Cotillard will win she became the second actor who win after the sucess of Roberto benigni<BR/>-If Christie will win she became the oldest actress who win in the film category...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-66370884358826869112008-01-14T17:43:00.000-05:002008-01-14T17:43:00.000-05:00Bonus points:*If Blanchett will win (for INT), she...Bonus points:<BR/><BR/>*If Blanchett will win (for INT), she became the second actress in this category and the history for playing a male caracter<BR/>*If Marion Cotillard will win (I hope so), she's the first actor (Male or female) for winning for a performance in a foreign language what isn't the italian language. Only the three top foreign langugae performance winners are in italian: Sofia Loren, Robert De Niro and Roberto BEnigni. And she became the fifth star who won a Golden Globe and the first who won in her category at the Golden Globes. Only Alberto Sordi, Anouk Aimee, Marcello Mastroianni and liv Ullmann did it, and neither of them won the Oscar.<BR/>*if Ellen Page will win she became the first actress since Diane Keaton who won for a complete comedy caracter, because Frances McDormand, helen Hunt and Gwyneth Paltrow's performances are in dramedies films...<BR/><BR/>The races of 2001, 2002 and 2003 are good examples of intersting best actress race:<BR/>2001: Sissy Spacek won BFCA, Golden Globe, and many awards but Halle Berry won the SAG and who won the Oscar?...<BR/>2002: Julianne moore won every award except three importants: NSOC (Diane Lane) Golden Globe (nicole Kidman) and SAG (Renee Zellweger)<BR/>2003: Only three top actresses were nominated, with two important surprises: the WTF keisha Castle-Hughes and resources by ashes Samantha Morton.<BR/><BR/>In a "normal" competition, the top three actresses could be weak and they're not favorites.<BR/><BR/>1. All the three actresses are foreigners.<BR/>2. Julie Christie is only real option from a small canadian film. Oscarish role but very indie and limited release...<BR/>3. Marion Cotillard's performance is in french and her movie isn't favorite in the foreign category. OScarish role and physical transformation but the movie likes but not love...<BR/>4. Ellen Page is too comedy for the AMPAS. They're like young actresses in dramas or dramedies: Matlin, Paquin, Paltrow, Swank, Theron. Plus, it's too "simple" to the AMPAS. Evan Rachel Wood curse??<BR/><BR/>The SAG determinate the lock for a win, my perception: It's between Cotillard and Christie.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-20013855833701041262008-01-14T15:57:00.000-05:002008-01-14T15:57:00.000-05:00Nat - I honestly don't care who wins best actress....Nat - I honestly don't care who wins best actress.<BR/><BR/>Christie wins? Great! She was in Darling and that alone warrants two (or three) Oscars!<BR/><BR/>Cotillard wins? Great! I think she is really rather wonderful playing an unlikeable and misunderstood pathetic character.<BR/><BR/>Page wins? Great! How deliciously charming is she in Juno?<BR/><BR/>I even think Anjelina is pretty good in A Mighty Heart. You have to give her props for dialing back a performance that could have gone way over the top.<BR/><BR/>Then you have at least 4-5 other ladies who in a weaker year would get a nomination.<BR/><BR/>Give it up for an above-par year for the ladies honestly. Let's hope that ladies' roles get even better in 2008.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-41617195197215302992008-01-14T15:49:00.000-05:002008-01-14T15:49:00.000-05:00I'm talking about the skills that actors develop t...I'm talking about the skills that actors develop through studying things like Shakespeare. Those skills obviously enable them to perform very well in dramatic roles, which is why they tend to dominate award races. Thats all i'm saying. <BR/><BR/>It's not a nationality issue, as some are trying to make it out to be. Its about skill. Look at Meryl Streep and P.S. Hoffman. Both very well-trained American actors who always do well during award seasons.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-87634563225648248192008-01-14T14:44:00.000-05:002008-01-14T14:44:00.000-05:00the 5th best actress spot who will it bethe obviou...the 5th best actress spot who will it be<BR/><BR/>the obvious default choice blanchett<BR/><BR/>a well liked turn in a popular film and new star amy adams<BR/><BR/>the big pic actress knightley<BR/><BR/>or a surprise linney or bonham carterAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-16548722722923084162008-01-14T14:43:00.001-05:002008-01-14T14:43:00.001-05:00true but i hardly think christie,day lewis ,bardem...true but i hardly think christie,day lewis ,bardem,cotillard & blanchett were doing shakespeare!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-87612280614743437442008-01-14T14:43:00.000-05:002008-01-14T14:43:00.000-05:00true but i hardly think christie,day lewis ,bardem...true but i hardly think christie,day lewis ,bardem,cotillard & blanchett were doing shakespeare!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-30218616933226642612008-01-14T14:14:00.000-05:002008-01-14T14:14:00.000-05:00As in all the performing/classical arts. Actors va...As in all the performing/classical arts. Actors vary in their levels of skills and well trained actors are taught specialist skills that allow them to do Shakesperean as well as modern pieces. So they are great for doing period and other heavy dramas, which has practically become their niche.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-22180992005274713812008-01-14T13:16:00.000-05:002008-01-14T13:16:00.000-05:00isn't acting a performing art or did i get that wr...isn't acting a performing art or did i get that wrong,i was just saying that americans were not big winners that is a fact or would u disagree i found it odd that's all.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-31632094553217166952008-01-14T12:49:00.000-05:002008-01-14T12:49:00.000-05:00Whats with this obsession with pointing out nation...Whats with this obsession with pointing out nationalities? Alot of these 'foreigners' are very well trained in the performning arts, and can pull of heavy drama. Few American actors train at that level. Its simple.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-45979333661217108892008-01-14T12:28:00.000-05:002008-01-14T12:28:00.000-05:00any1 notice how bad american actors were represent...any1 notice how bad american actors were represented 2 brits,a spaniard an aussie,a french actress and director,poor depp.<BR/><BR/>-julian is an american director.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-60393874711745525282008-01-14T12:00:00.000-05:002008-01-14T12:00:00.000-05:00adam I'm not claiming that all musical biopic perf...<B>adam</B> I'm not claiming that all musical biopic performances don't belong there. For example: Reese Witherspoon & Joaquin Phoenix. It's fine to have them there. They did their own singing. Those are <EM>musical</EM> performances (even if they aren't comedic... the category is not musical comedy but musical OR comedy) <BR/><BR/>I just don't like the notion of people winning this award when they are neither. For the same reason that I object to lead players in supporting category. It's completely disrespectful to the people who belong in the category who typically have less rewards for their efforts than big stars do (comedic performances basically only win Globes and supporting actors often toil for years without recognition and when they're possibly up for something they might easily be snubbed to make room for a lead movie star.)NATHANIEL Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11597109147678235399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-56294519343781584312008-01-14T11:51:00.001-05:002008-01-14T11:51:00.001-05:00i am actually more interested in the 5th spot plea...i am actually more interested in the 5th spot please not cate b any of these linney,berry,keira,adams even helena just not her although for im not there she deserves to win!!!!<BR/><BR/>i agree nat,i don't agree about your body of work for pfeiffer although she is currently no 4 on my best supp actress list for hairspray i think thats your worshipfulness gone astray,i do have a thing for siggy weaver but have not had her in my top 5 lists since 99 best actress for a map of the world pushing reese w out for election although she has had 3 nom worthy perfs in snow cake,imaginairy heroes and the guys since 99.<BR/><BR/>prefernce is prefernce i do have a preference in each acting cat this year for a nom mcavoy,berry,finney,pfeiffer.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com