Oscars Race 2024-25
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Good for her. As much of a mess as the film is I do think it’s the best she’s been since Spring Breakers.
Saw Gladiator II and Wicked yesterday. I think Denzel and Ariana should easily pick up Supporting nominations (and possibly wins?) for their roles.
I wouldn’t at all be mad at both Paul and Cynthia also snagging nominations. I thought they each anchored their respective films really well.
As a total aside - Connie Nielsen was absolutely awful in Gladiator II. I’ve never seen the original, so perhaps she was a better actress 25 years ago, but she was giving full Lifetime Original the entire film.
I wouldn’t at all be mad at both Paul and Cynthia also snagging nominations. I thought they each anchored their respective films really well.
As a total aside - Connie Nielsen was absolutely awful in Gladiator II. I’ve never seen the original, so perhaps she was a better actress 25 years ago, but she was giving full Lifetime Original the entire film.
Love Paul, but I don’t think this was good casting for him. He felt quite flat in this.
Denzel and (surprisingly) Joseph Quinn were by far the strongest performances in Gladiator 2 for me. Not that the film overall really felt like it came together at all
Agreed. I thought the whole film really struggled to justify its existence, although Denzel was great.
Best Actor-wise, most predictions seem to have Adrien Brody, Timothee Chalamet, Colman Domingo and Ralph Fiennes locked in with a few others fighting for the last slot. I don't see it for Paul.
Oh I really enjoyed his performance! It felt very subdued mostly, but I think that made the character’s vulnerable moments pop.
Anora deserves to sweep in general, but I'm delighted that Yura is gaining momentum. I would love for him and Mikey to both win, but even just a nomination for him would be lovely. Such a charming, understated performance.
Amy Adams is truly cursed.
HULU release in the states being announced in…..
HULU release in the states being announced in…..
Her career choices baffle me.
I'll probably see Nightbitch but it looks really, really bad. Marielle Heller seems to be following the Ben Affleck trajectory - starting her directorial career with three bangers in a row only for the fourth to crash and burn.
While waiting for more of this year's crop I've been filling some recent Oscar year gaps; To Leslie (fantastic), Causeway (very low key but brilliant performances) and Rustin (a bit of a trial, as I suspected).
While waiting for more of this year's crop I've been filling some recent Oscar year gaps; To Leslie (fantastic), Causeway (very low key but brilliant performances) and Rustin (a bit of a trial, as I suspected).