We have some interesting
Oscar hopefuls this year and all I can say is Rooney Mara. This girl put in an absolutely astounding
performance as Lizabeth Salander in “The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo”. When she was cast in the part instead of
Natalie Portman who I thought would be excellent in the role I was dubious of
this unknown (to me) actress. Her
performance is so intense and I really hope she comes out a winner. This is her first time out and she is up
against really stiff competition, the always incomparable Meryl Streep and
Glenn Close and strong contenders Michelle Williams and Viola Davis. It will be an exciting evening on this score
alone.
Less thrilling is the actor
category but I am leaning towards Gary Oldman who has put in many strong
performances in years past. However, I
have an early suspicion that Brad Pitt may get this one due to “other
reasons”. Wink.
I’ve always adored Nick
Nolte so seeing his name as a nominee for best supporting – well he has my
vote. I don’t have an opinion on the
actress but I loved, loved, loved The Help.
I’ve been watching the
Oscars since 1969 when Katherine Hepburn and Barbra Streisand tied for Best
Actress and I am pretty darn good at Trivial Pursuit “pink”!
Are you up for the
challenge?
I think the chick from 'The Help' will take best supporting (if Meryl doesn't snag another one) but other than that, I'm pretty out of the loop this year. Might go and see 'Tinker Tanker Soldier' at the cheap theatre next week.
ReplyDeletePS - I am terrible at Trivial Pursuit 'pink' (unless the question is about dumbo)