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November 8, 2010 at 4:10AM EST Reply to CommentWhat does it say about the legitimacy of the awards if performers have to campaign for them like common politicians or studios and distributors must have experience promoting to academy voters?
There is something seriously flawed about the way they hand out the Oscars. Which means they are empty and soulless. I won't say they don't mean anything because most people think the awards are legit.
But the voters really are very lazy. Is it too much trouble for them to take it seriously and watch all of the good films? I would think that when there is buzz surrounding a performance, the responsible voter would be sure to watch that film.
Jim Well said.
November 27, 2010 at 1:36PM ESTLeo Could not have set it better.
December 5, 2010 at 7:39PM ESTKendall
November 8, 2010 at 10:38AM EST Reply to CommentSally Hawkins wasn't nominated for "Happy-Go-Lucky." She should have been, but she wasn't. You might want to correct that in her write-up, especially since a lot of the buzz about a possible nomination for "Made in Dagenham" rests on her having been snubbed for "Happy-Go-Lucky."
Kholby I was just coming to say the exact same thing.
November 14, 2010 at 1:35AM ESTPaul
November 8, 2010 at 7:17PM EST Reply to CommentAt least two significant spoilers in those write-ups. What kind of operation are you people running here? Seriously though, it's really uncool...90-plus minutes of movie to talk about, and you can't resist dropping spoiler bombs? What a weak writer.
Zoe
November 12, 2010 at 1:07AM EST Reply to CommentYes, thanks for ruining 'The Kids Are Alright'!
ji paul and zoe - that wasnt a spoiler - just like the fact the movie is about a lesbian couple and their kids is not a spoiler. There is no mystery. So settle down. This is a good movie though for the open minded, just about a family. No dang car chases and murders. Just about people trying to live and love each other --- OH! I gave it away.
November 20, 2010 at 10:05PM ESTDisappointed viewer
November 12, 2010 at 1:35PM EST Reply to CommentThis movie and it's cast shouldn't even be discussed as potential Oscar winners. It just didn't have much weight. Probably only being considered because it's a film about a lesbian couple.
David I understand this movie originally included a scene of people defecating. I am glad they dropped this.
November 18, 2010 at 7:20AM ESTLuis Willis
November 12, 2010 at 4:53PM EST Reply to CommentI realize "Let Me In" was not a big box office hit but Chloe Grace Moretz should at least be nominated for her fantastic performance as the eternally young and lonely vampire.. best movie of the decade too!
Keith Totally Agree!
November 15, 2010 at 11:10PM ESTben cardona It's not my intention to read as a hater, but people gotta stop praising Chloe Moretz. Fine, the girl can be funny & sarcastic. But she has a long run on the dramatic field. Lina Leandersson, from the original 'Let the right one in', had her for breakfast. And for the record, the pollution of actors who stand in front of a camera with their coldness & barely moving a facial muscle while a single tear appears on their cheek are getting on my nerves. Acting is NOT doing anything. It's doing a lot without showing the sewing.
November 16, 2010 at 3:04AM ESTIvan Lina couldn't hold a candle to Moretz. The boy who played Oskar was much more interesting than her even. Barely moving facial muscles? Yeah, that's what you get with Lina. Did you even watch LMI? Moretz's facial expressions were the key to her amazing portrayal of Abby, plus she didn't need to have a dub over voice as Lina did in LTROI.
November 22, 2010 at 4:59PM ESTbob I agree....she was scarier and more interesting than any of those sunscreen coated twilight vampires..
December 6, 2010 at 5:04PM ESTjeremy
November 12, 2010 at 6:47PM EST Reply to CommentYou got a lot of great ones here, but forgot Noomi Rapace from THE GIRL WHO... films. I agree with the person commenting on Chloe from LET ME IN as well.
ivan
November 13, 2010 at 1:53PM EST Reply to CommentThere's at least a dozen actresses in that list that Chloe Moretz outshines with her performance from LET ME IN.
Jaret
November 14, 2010 at 3:46AM EST Reply to CommentDoes anyone actually proofread the content on this site? I am appalled at the sheer number of spelling errors!
mark
November 14, 2010 at 6:00AM EST Reply to CommentWhat about Milla Jovovich in Stone!?!? She was great!
Isolde Trapper
November 15, 2010 at 8:46PM EST Reply to CommentNoomi Rapace
John
November 16, 2010 at 4:30PM EST Reply to CommentNaomi Watts is in the top sixteen. And Kidman is hardly in the top three, yet alone in a position to win.
Peter I agree, Nicole Kidman is exceptional in Rabbit Hole. She will win the Oscar
November 17, 2010 at 12:27PM ESTMia She'll surely win the Oscar.best performance by far.
November 19, 2010 at 8:29PM ESTcrock
November 19, 2010 at 4:01AM EST Reply to CommentPatricia Clarkson. CAIRO TIME. Thanks.
Brian
November 19, 2010 at 12:27PM EST Reply to CommentSo...Noomi Rapace and Helen Mirren aren't on the list? Lame.
November 20, 2010 at 2:39AM EST Reply to CommentChloe Grace Moretz did not outshine Lina Leandersson in the original, but she still gave it her all and gave a great performance in Let Me In. The box office performance was disappointing, but she still did an excellent job and deserves mention.
tk
November 20, 2010 at 11:19PM EST Reply to CommentNatalie Portman, "Black Swan": it's called pointe
RRIC I Agree!! by far one of the best performances in years..... so good it's not even cool
November 21, 2010 at 7:38PM ESTSteff
November 21, 2010 at 3:46PM EST Reply to CommentNo love for Naomi Watts? She was completely snubbed for her exceptional performance in Mulholland Dr., and she stood no chance against Charlize Theron in 2003. Personally, I think she nailed her roles in Mother and Child and Fair Game. Besides, the Academy tends to favor actresses who play real women, especially if they were as exceptional as Watts was in playing Valerie Plame. Seriously, if the Academy let Julia Roberts and Sandra Bullock win over Ellen Burstyn and Meryl Streep, they better at least nominate Naomi...anyone agree?
dougie
November 22, 2010 at 4:27PM EST Reply to Commenti loved the little girl in "let me in" she did a great job. you should at least consider her
November 23, 2010 at 1:51PM EST Reply to CommentMilas Kunis's performance in Black Swan may get a nod for Best Supporting
writerbabe
November 24, 2010 at 12:01PM EST Reply to CommentYeah, could have used a spoiler alert for Anne Hathaway's ailment in Love and Other Drugs. The movie just opened today, so there's really no excuse to indicate the plot. I doubt most of the viewing public has seen it.
December 4, 2010 at 6:32PM EST
December 4, 2010 at 6:33PM ESTAlex
November 25, 2010 at 1:38PM EST Reply to CommentWhat? No Diane Lane for Secretariat!? What gives?
November 29, 2010 at 12:23PM EST Reply to CommentAnne Hathaways performance in the "other drugs" is not quite there. I think she will be lucky to get a golden globe nom though.
November 29, 2010 at 12:25PM EST Reply to CommentWhy does nobody mention Diane Lane for an Oscar. Academy voters do not seem to be bothered about a film about a horse. May i remind them about a film called "Babe". That was nominated for over 7 oscar including best picture and made over 250 million worldwide. They can like a film about a pig but not a horse?????
November 29, 2010 at 12:27PM EST Reply to CommentFor Never Let me go, box office does not matter so much, remember hurt locker. They should nominate her, knightlet and garfield
November 29, 2010 at 12:30PM EST Reply to CommentLawrence
Kidman
Portman
Benning
Hawkins
Here is what the list of best actress nominees should be
Jade
November 30, 2010 at 10:01AM EST Reply to CommentI've never been a fan of hers but I think Annette Bening was OUTSTANDING in "Kids Are Alright".
Chris
December 1, 2010 at 12:10PM EST Reply to CommentNo mention of Noomi Rapace? It's a weak list without her.
December 2, 2010 at 3:02AM EST Reply to Commentrenew
DANMAX
December 2, 2010 at 6:30AM EST Reply to Commentirrespective of being first time nominees, Jennifer Lawrence as Best Actress, John Hawkes as Best Supporting Actor and Debra Granik AS Best Director will all be in with a shout and Winter's Bone itself possibly taking away the biggest prize of all.... all..............
Edgar
December 3, 2010 at 1:22PM EST Reply to CommentThank you for recognizing Tilda's tour de force performance in the magnum opus film I Am Love. That film is getting snubbed like none other.
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