Oscars Race 2024-25

[VitaminBee]

I don't think there is one, just that it would be a good read should it exist. Hence the "yet to be written" bit.

Oh I’m out of it - oop. I need a book to be written about it. There’s so much about Old Hollywood but not so much about the 90’s.

 

[Celestial Mosaic]

Oh I’m out of it - oop. I need a book to be written about it. There’s so much about Old Hollywood but not so much about the 90’s.

Oh I agree, I love books that peek behind the curtain. Tab Hunter's one was riveting, reading his experiences as a gay man in 50's Hollywood. Old Hollywood was a fascinating time, but the 90's is another one that I bet has some great secrets to unearth.
Demi's shed a little bit of light but I needed more.

 

[tOMMYp3]

Isabella was being carried by the strength of the film, which is fine as she was flawless. I'm averse to the category fraud of Zoe/Keiron though.

 

[popzone]

The problem with the supporting categories is that it can mean anything from five minutes of screen time to essentially a co-lead. Isabella was great, but how do you measure her performance against those of Zoe or Ariana who are almost never offscreen?

Her material just did not warrant a nomination in my eyes. It’s not that small roles can’t make it in, there just has to be, you know, something to work with.

 

[Alphableat]

What's the book called? I want to read it!

“yet to be written” - it doesn’t exist yet!

 

[LTG]

Even when she wasn’t speaking, Isabella’s presence was so strong. Love a really short performance getting nominated. Like Judd Hirsch in The Fabelmans.

 

[VitaminBee]

“yet to be written” - it doesn’t exist yet!

Oh I already know. My ADHD skipped over some key words...

 

[constantino]

As a Beatrice Straight truther I can't begrudge Isabella's nomination, especially when a performance from a universally despised mess got the trophy itself.

 

[LTG]

As a Beatrice Straight truther I can't begrudge Isabella's nomination, especially when a performance from a universally despised mess got the trophy itself.

A lead performance from a universally despised mess at that.

These days they’d make Tom Hulce campaign in supporting for Amadeus or Geena Davis for Thelma & Louise.

 

[discoteca]

This is still the standout moment from this year's awards season for me. There are actual think-pieces written about this speech! What a moment.

 

[New Flame]

Her material just did not warrant a nomination in my eyes. It’s not that small roles can’t make it in, there just has to be, you know, something to work with.

I agree, she was decent but she didn't have a lot of impact (not even when she speaks up during dinner).

I think Emily Blunt in Oppenheimer is a good recent example of how a smaller role can be memorable. She wasn't part of the 'big' moments, but her interrogation scene was still a highlight and a strong way to finish her arc (and purpose in the story).

 

[happiestgirl]

I wish Jesse Eisenberg had been an awards contender. I found his role much more compelling than Kieran’s.

 

[constantino]

I liked A Real Pain a lot but Kieran's spluttering 'good guy!' speeches have convinced me that his performance wasn't that much of a stretch for him.

 

[Joe.]

I know it was kind of the point of the character but Kieran was just a little too annoying and one-note for me in a Real Pain. Jesse's character came across as far more layered and compelling.

 

[LTG]

Glad Jesse won a screenplay BAFTA!

 

[Mikl C]

Kieran Culkin is insanely annoying

 

[wodny]

I still wish horror movies had a bigger chance at even being nominated in some categories.

My Oscar for best actress would go to Naomi Scott. I feel that her performance was just perfect.

 

[klow]

This is still the standout moment from this year's awards season for me. There are actual think-pieces written about this speech! What a moment.

Loved Mikey in Anora and don't begrudge her winning whatsoever, but the world kinda lost not getting to hear Demi Moore's Academy Award acceptance speech. You just know she had a soliloquy ready to go.

 

[johnoclock]

I'm Still Here is finally available digitally and.... you know I liked Mikey and loved Demi but Fernanda Torres was the performance of the year. This film and performance will haunt me for some time.

I think I was bawling for the entire last half hour.

 

[Mister_G]

Kieran Culkin using awards acceptance speeches to force his wife into having more kids ... Straight people are a curse.