tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post794825035810937692..comments2024-03-17T10:11:46.952-04:00Comments on Film Experience Blog: Are You 'Actress Psychic'?NATHANIEL Rhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11597109147678235399noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-71017377497027886742010-05-20T04:25:28.250-04:002010-05-20T04:25:28.250-04:00Catherine Zeta Jones or Drew Barrymore for me.Catherine Zeta Jones or Drew Barrymore for me.Chakrashttp://www.psychics.com.au/healing/healing.phpnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-43001104326814184482010-04-09T00:46:29.611-04:002010-04-09T00:46:29.611-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Cinesnatchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00244752542602944093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-23113199619372078002010-04-09T00:46:29.187-04:002010-04-09T00:46:29.187-04:00I toyed with the idea of Hiam Abbass. That's ...I toyed with the idea of Hiam Abbass. That's definitely a great guess, along with Tilda Swinton for "Kevin," but release dates look awfully sketchy at this point. "Kevin" hasn't even started filming yet. But, as we all know, Halle Berry and Hillary Swank #2 Oscars were from movies filmed mid-late (I believe) Summer. So, anything is possible. I really wanted to pick Swinton too, even for "I Am Love," but Nathaniel poo-poo'ed that possibility in his review of the film. <br /><br />I think it would be fun if Ellen Barkin got nominated. She's never wowed me, but like Wright, she's got such a long and respectable career, it's always nice when such actresses turn out a surprising performance and get some recognition. But, I suppose most of you would disagree with me at least in the meanwhile, seeing as so many of have been personally affronted by Sandra Bullock winning Best Actress. <br /><br />And, as "The Last Station" has proved, Helen Mirren may be the new Judi Dench as the latest actress to have the fifth slot reserved solely for just showing up to a movie set. I'm still floored by Mirren's last nom. I haven't seen the film, but was she really that great? It doesn't seem anyone went to go see it until AFTER she was nominated. WTF. But, hey, I'd love it when an old bitch gets props. And, lately, the old bitches have been doing pretty well. I'll take an old bitch getting recognized over an ingenue. But, out of the 15 films she has in the can, two of the more formidable seem to have a unclear future, as they are on the Miramax shelf. Not sure how that's going to turn out.Cinesnatchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00244752542602944093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-62640696588605257412010-04-09T00:33:16.239-04:002010-04-09T00:33:16.239-04:00By the way:
Bening (Mother), Hathaway, Kidman, Law...By the way:<br />Bening (Mother), Hathaway, Kidman, Lawrence, Wright<br /><br />It's somewhat of a wish list more than anything.<br />Bening may be the Streep of 2009 and Winslet of 2008: yes, but, which movie. I was wrong both years, where I unshrewdly decided to go with the LESS baity role. This year, it's ambiguous. The best I could come up with was that "Mother" was "more serious," therefore "more baity." That was my base logic. But, is Watts the star? Nathaniel gave it a C or C+ which is not an encouraging omen. <br /><br />Hathway. Supporting? "Word" has it she's the best thing about it. It has some baityness with the Parkinson's. I left her out with "Rachel Getting Married," so I don't want to miss out this year, considering how quickly I've become a fan. But, then, this film could turn out to be crap. <br /><br />Kidman. I love how so many of us don't want to jinx Kidman. And I totally GET that. I chose her for "Margot at the Wedding," but was certain "Australia" was going to flop. Couldn't leave her off my ballot this time, though. Tony-winning role had most to with it. Oscar chooses, in general, one former Best Actress winner. Out of all the ones contending this year, she seemed to be the likeliest to nab a nob. But, the Academy doesn't nominate her unless they HAVE to. (i.e. she's starring in a Best Picture nominee and people have actually seen it)<br /><br />Lawrence. Have no idea other than the "strong word of mouth" from Sundance. Reviews speak well of her and the film, but they don't exactly single her out as earth-shatteringly great. Along with Wright, they're my only newbie nominations. I had to pick at least one, and she appeared to me to be the most likeliest to get nominated ... if the performance is great. <br /><br />Williams is the one I left off that was the hardest. I'm not a huge fan. She's okay. And her performance might be mind-blowing. And whomever brought up the sympathy points for Ledger may be right. But. I'm. Just. Not. A. Fan. ... Yet.Cinesnatchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00244752542602944093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-49870679931669899622010-04-09T00:20:35.602-04:002010-04-09T00:20:35.602-04:00As far as Robin Wright, she isn't overdue in t...As far as Robin Wright, she isn't overdue in the sense that she's been overlooked, but she has put in a quarter of a century into the industry, surrounded herself with some great talent and take her craft very seriously. She's the title character in a beloved cult classic and, for a time, had her pick of scripts after Forrest Gump came out. One could see she was left off the Gump train as far as nominations were concerned. I wouldn't. But, what I would say is that her performance (along with Pfeiffer and to a lesser extent Zellweger) in "White Oleander" was pretty amaze-ballz. I'm surprised people don't talk about it more. <br /><br />I decided to go with her as my wild-card pick. She's probably the least likeliest to get nominated out of my five, but she's got a few things going for that may or may not pan out: Robert Redford directing and it's a period piece (which there aren't a lot of this year). <br /><br />I tried watching "Sorry Haters" to see if she's done anything recently that shows any promise, but it doesn't seem she has. She has only blown my mind once, which was in "Oleander," where she played an unhinged, jealous alcoholic who latches onto Christianity like a life raft. There doesn't seem to be much in that role that carries over into Mary Surratt, so her taking up one of my slots isn't so much a calculated risk, but wishful thinking. Also, I think she got likeablity points from finally severing marital ties with Penn. And, we can't pretend that sometimes b.s. like this doesn't factor into the academy's minds.<br /><br />I'd rather "waste" a chance on her than on Hillary Swank anyway. I like Penn. Even if Swank gets nominated and I didn't guess her, it's more satisfying to me that she doesn't get nominated and I didn't bother with her to begin with.Cinesnatchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00244752542602944093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-79323066884122778162010-04-09T00:08:19.700-04:002010-04-09T00:08:19.700-04:00I can't wait to see the collective predictions...I can't wait to see the collective predictions. <br /><br />And then I can't until six or so months from now to see which nomination one or none of us saw coming (Page, Leo, Bullock "Blind Side"). But, I have a feeling that might not happen this year. <br /><br />Klemen's right, though, there are no obvious contenders. However, there are a lot of "heavy hitters," so I suspect that there are going to be a lot of duplicate ballots like there was two years ago.Cinesnatchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00244752542602944093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-19134888268465861232010-04-08T20:31:44.004-04:002010-04-08T20:31:44.004-04:00My picks were sent!!!My picks were sent!!!Kamilanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-46745198076064380202010-04-08T16:18:11.320-04:002010-04-08T16:18:11.320-04:00I know people want to see Robin Wright Penn get a ...I know people want to see Robin Wright Penn get a nom, but is she really overdue? i cant remember one thing with her that made me think this is a Oscar preformance.juligennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-60234409291203548422010-04-08T07:08:12.151-04:002010-04-08T07:08:12.151-04:00anon 6:29 --just click on the instructions page fo...anon 6:29 --just click on the instructions page for full details.<br /><br />the email is film experience (at) gmail (dot) comNATHANIEL Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11597109147678235399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-64511715720515330322010-04-08T06:28:35.347-04:002010-04-08T06:28:35.347-04:00I've never done this, but having read your blo...I've never done this, but having read your blog for some time now, I bet some of them will fit the following formula:<br /><br />I want you(r) ugly<br />I want you(r) disease<br />(...)<br />I want your drama<br />(...)<br />I want your psycho<br />your vertigo stick... <br /><br />Just because sometimes the relationship actress/oscar is such a bad romance.Iggynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-27793100931316149902010-04-08T06:03:38.539-04:002010-04-08T06:03:38.539-04:00Annette Bening, The Kids Are All Right
Jennifer Co...Annette Bening, The Kids Are All Right<br />Jennifer Connelly, What's Wrong With Virginia?<br />Nicole Kidman, Rabbit Hole<br />Jennifer Lawrence, Winter's Bone<br />Michelle Williams, Blue Valentine<br /><br />My logic?<br />Bening--long overdue, respected in actress in awards-baity, highly topical role. Am curious too to see how Mother and Child will play out (and category placement for both her and Naomi Watts, and her and Julianne in Kids)<br />Connelly--previous winner back to form.<br />Kidman--previous winner and Oscar loves emotionally distraught women who have lost a child. Broadway cred as well (a la Doubt)<br />Lawrence--the newbie in critically acclaimed picture--"little film that could"--a la Precious or An Education<br />Williams--well reviewed movie. Indie cred. highly respected young actress. overdue sentiment surrounding Heath Ledger (and I don't mean to disparage her...everyone knows that kind of stuff comes into play). <br /><br />I'm really curious to see Natalie Portman in Black Swan...I didn't include her simply for the fact that the film may be too dark/edgy/weird for the Academy, and the role isn't an obvious tailor fit like Rourke was in Aronofsky's The Wrestler. And I will never predict Swank again after that Amelia disaster last year.Aaronnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-56319054616315805792010-04-08T04:39:29.370-04:002010-04-08T04:39:29.370-04:00@Ángel, that's true haha :) but I do want Wats...@Ángel, that's true haha :) but I do want Watson to score it big, she's quite a something, I think she needs a BIG director again in order to get more recognition.<br /><br />I'm also very curious how I AM LOVE will turn out since I've been watching the trailer all day everyday :-D <br /> <br />and if Tamara Drewe turns out to be good, Gemma Arterton might be our dark horse, considering that her other two films will be total block busters and she's gonna gain recognition. <br /><br />I would love to see Nicole get nominated again...<br /><br />and I already miss Meryl!!!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12731831712362994812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-8249856758777739042010-04-08T00:32:06.873-04:002010-04-08T00:32:06.873-04:00@Yavor, every actress but Sandra Bullock deserves ...@Yavor, every actress but Sandra Bullock deserves an Oscar, I mean EVERY ONE.Ángel Ramoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18388817680821023153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-17375179387605347372010-04-08T00:12:31.216-04:002010-04-08T00:12:31.216-04:00I really wanna see Emily Watson get nominated for ...I really wanna see Emily Watson get nominated for Oranges & Sunshine, but I didn't risk including her in my predictions; that woman deserves and Oscar!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12731831712362994812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-47379744453728143272010-04-07T22:59:43.035-04:002010-04-07T22:59:43.035-04:00@Klemen -- i'm super interested to hear the c...@Klemen -- i'm super interested to hear the consensus too. I have not been looking at most of these ballots as they come in. I'm saving them until they deadline passes and then I will study. Craziness!<br /><br />it really does seem like it could go any which way.NATHANIEL Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11597109147678235399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-15490196578131697542010-04-07T21:06:49.957-04:002010-04-07T21:06:49.957-04:00@ WalteR: I did that last year getting averages of...@ WalteR: I did that last year getting averages ofr foreign, previos winners ans nopminees, first timers, directors, genres, best pics, etc...<br /><br />It didn´t work for me... I hope it does for you...<br /><br />This year I decides to just hear intuition.Fernando Mosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01910646761117970758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-48705502705671183192010-04-07T20:50:01.565-04:002010-04-07T20:50:01.565-04:00i don't think i could pray some some over indu...i don't think i could pray some some over indulged beautiful rich actress to get an oscar nomination when Iran is on the verge of getting nuclear weapons. that said, pulling for nicole.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-812226523284286502010-04-07T20:13:29.605-04:002010-04-07T20:13:29.605-04:00obv, that should be previous WINNER for Kidmanobv, that should be previous WINNER for KidmanWalter L. Hollmannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13636732594078157905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-45528408994470193052010-04-07T19:43:09.604-04:002010-04-07T19:43:09.604-04:00I am VERY interested in what the concensus will be...I am VERY interested in what the concensus will be this year.Last year there were 'obvious' contenders-Christie & Blanchett, Streep, Winslet & Jolie, and Streep & Mulligan.But it seems there are none this year.<br /><br />I went for the 'newbie' (Lawrence), 'it's time' (Wright), 'star' (Hathaway), 'great role/perf' (Williams) and 'horror scenario' (Swank-that way, if I'll have to suffer through her nomination at least I'll get points:))<br /><br />I also hope and pray that Kidman is nominated again, but I didn't want to jinx her.But I suspect she'll be a pretty popular choice.Klemennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-69326783047297519992010-04-07T19:33:01.147-04:002010-04-07T19:33:01.147-04:00I going to do a deal with the devil this year: I N...I going to do a deal with the devil this year: I NEED TO SEE NICOLE KIDMAN NOMINATED AGAIN TO BE HAPPY T_TÁngel Ramoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18388817680821023153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-82170231735526965442010-04-07T18:33:11.117-04:002010-04-07T18:33:11.117-04:00btw will we discuss other acting categories, too?
...btw will we discuss other acting categories, too?<br />I know the contest only exists for best actress.<br />But I tried to make up my mind about all acting categories (and I know Nathaniel will predict, well, all 24). Who else did?Dominiknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-87818439192992842122010-04-07T18:29:35.078-04:002010-04-07T18:29:35.078-04:00I don't know how good I am at predicting (earl...I don't know how good I am at predicting (early in advance), because it's my first time. I did no math, I just tried to get to know all possibilities, and let my gut feeling talk to me. I picked<br /><br />Annette Bening, The Kids Are All Right<br />Anne Hathaway, Love & Other Drugs<br />Imelda Staunton, Another Year<br />Naomi Watts, Mother & Child<br />Robin Wright Penn, The ConspiratorDominiknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-27639594350731361702010-04-07T18:29:09.061-04:002010-04-07T18:29:09.061-04:00Where do i send the email?Where do i send the email?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-36138212122966108572010-04-07T18:21:23.706-04:002010-04-07T18:21:23.706-04:00I think Kidman is spot-on for the role. As long a...I think Kidman is spot-on for the role. As long as the movie doesn't get too overwrought (or feel too stagey), this should be a MerylStreep/Doubt kind of slam-dunk for her.Jake Dnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-71003438944339786612010-04-07T18:17:14.616-04:002010-04-07T18:17:14.616-04:00Wake up, Nathaniel! Nicole shouldn't complain ...Wake up, Nathaniel! Nicole shouldn't complain about Sandra's win. She won the Oscar for exactly the same reason Sandra did. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com