tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post2968000477401362133..comments2024-03-28T06:14:54.076-04:00Comments on And So It Begins...: What Oscar-Worthy Performances Have We Seen So Far?Alex Withrowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-25744353117312356302012-07-09T14:44:46.438-04:002012-07-09T14:44:46.438-04:00Hey man, gotta make the wife happy, right? I actua...Hey man, gotta make the wife happy, right? I actually really enjoyed Magic Mike, and was stunned that virtually no woman in my theater seemed to like it in the least. <br /><br />I'm totally game for some McConaughey awards love.<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by!Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-63147881545261796862012-07-09T14:12:23.184-04:002012-07-09T14:12:23.184-04:00This list is great. I've only seen Fassbender&...This list is great. I've only seen Fassbender's performance so far...but it certainly could get a nod.<br /><br />Despite people bashing him for years, I would be thrilled if MM took home a statue this year. I thought Magic Mike was throwaway (despite being Soderbergh), but you've got me interested.<br /><br />The wife will dig it.m.brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14457418128925003938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-17429604608672137852012-07-09T09:21:15.765-04:002012-07-09T09:21:15.765-04:00I agree that Williams was the anchor of Take This ...I agree that Williams was the anchor of Take This Waltz; she made it work. Can't speak highly enough of Magic Mike!Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-42752737477776191942012-07-08T19:57:04.367-04:002012-07-08T19:57:04.367-04:00It's great to see McConaughey having a career ...It's great to see McConaughey having a career resurgence. Still need to see Magic Mike, but I'm looking forward to it.<br /><br />Awesome to see Michelle Williams getting some props. Not sure if Take This Waltz could have worked without her, honestly.Erichttp://twscritic.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-74758666326229198362012-07-08T12:06:17.053-04:002012-07-08T12:06:17.053-04:00Okay nice, thanks for the push, I'll definitel...Okay nice, thanks for the push, I'll definitely be checking that one out. Rachel Weisz is one of my favorite contemporary actresses, so I'm excited to see her in it. Thanks buddy!Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-27676583008392839842012-07-07T10:22:49.733-04:002012-07-07T10:22:49.733-04:00Please PLEASE see The Deep Blue Sea when it gets t...Please PLEASE see <i>The Deep Blue Sea</i> when it gets to DVD in a few weeks. The fact that it made, I think, only just below a million dollars at the American box-office doesn't shock me but it is unfortunate. It's possible you might not love it, but Weisz (and Hiddleston, and Beale to some extent) gives a fantastic performance. I only which Music Box was a studio a bit more surer in making their films well advertised.Andrew K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01104647944747041277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-51435532737633370662012-07-06T23:58:39.594-04:002012-07-06T23:58:39.594-04:00Nice... so glad that flick, and his performance, a...Nice... so glad that flick, and his performance, are getting some seriously positive attention. My friends are all stunned that I liked the movie and I'm like, "Did you see it?"Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-75077068483458119832012-07-06T18:58:41.970-04:002012-07-06T18:58:41.970-04:00I also really enjoyed McConaughey's work in Ma...I also really enjoyed McConaughey's work in Magic Mike. I didn't know what to expect going into the movie, but found it to be pretty damned enjoyable as a whole, and his performance was easily the stand-out.Clayton W.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07685040835987672052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-61719525593739066392012-07-06T08:17:13.988-04:002012-07-06T08:17:13.988-04:00All excellent potential choices from you. You'...All excellent potential choices from you. You're right, Best Actor is shaping up to be a crazy good competition. Really excited for the last four months of this year. I'm hoping Gatsby's style doesn't outweigh the story. We shall see.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-75303262485357830432012-07-05T23:22:42.260-04:002012-07-05T23:22:42.260-04:00That would be hella-awesome!That would be hella-awesome!thevoid99https://www.blogger.com/profile/03055459287396592446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-25587106442703368352012-07-05T22:59:45.535-04:002012-07-05T22:59:45.535-04:00Great list! Your praise for McConaughey has me rea...Great list! Your praise for McConaughey has me really excited for Magic Mike. As for Oscar worthy performances I would have to say that Fassbender is the only one I've seen so far that seemed good enough, and by good I mean utterly brilliant. As for the upcoming releases this year I am really hoping to see Dicaprio snag best actor for The Great Gatsby which he should be able to do considering how excellent the character is. I also would love to see Joaquin win best supporting actor for The Master, Kiera Knightley get best leading actress (Anna Karenina), and see Carey Mulligan get best supporting actress. The problem with this year is that I want every actor that could be nominated to win. Phoenix, Dicaprio, Seymour Hoffman, Day-Lewis. I really wouldn't mind seeing any of them take home the gold.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-89854187728638449782012-07-05T21:12:10.798-04:002012-07-05T21:12:10.798-04:00My pleasure buddy! McConaughey is just killing it ...My pleasure buddy! McConaughey is just killing it this year. Pretty damn cool.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-5000183872600792012-07-05T21:11:13.873-04:002012-07-05T21:11:13.873-04:00That was definitely my favorite performance from t...That was definitely my favorite performance from that film. Wouldn't it be great if he (somehow) pulled out an Oscar nom? Probably never happen, but old Willis, an Oscar nominee. Fancy that.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-42738124640018774442012-07-05T18:18:36.046-04:002012-07-05T18:18:36.046-04:00Thanks for the link love my friend! Great list of ...Thanks for the link love my friend! Great list of the contenders so far. <br /><br />McConaughey was just invited to join the Academy last week, and with 3 films in contention you're right that we shouldn't rule him out.NeverTooEarlyMPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06971628452385566511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-23865511434297284442012-07-05T17:16:33.263-04:002012-07-05T17:16:33.263-04:00My favorite performance this year so far is Bruce ...My favorite performance this year so far is Bruce Willis in <i>Moonrise Kingdom</i>. He was the last thing I expected to give out a performance that is touching but also real. He's not playing the usual Willis characters but rather someone who is lost in an affair and grows to care about a boy who might not have a home. I was quite touched by it.thevoid99https://www.blogger.com/profile/03055459287396592446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-60176680582707328882012-07-05T16:46:13.425-04:002012-07-05T16:46:13.425-04:00I really dug Cabin Fever too, but you're right...I really dug Cabin Fever too, but you're right, that'll never be remembered come awards time. Fass, Rapace and McConaughey would be awesome.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-60083947886699777172012-07-05T16:23:17.810-04:002012-07-05T16:23:17.810-04:00Awesome list. I'm really hoping for some love ...Awesome list. I'm really hoping for some love for Fass and Rapace in Oscar season. MConaughey is basically the main reason I want to see Magic Mike. I don't know about any others, since I haven't seen this many good movies in 2012. I really liked The Cabin in The Woods but those performances won't get any recognition in the Oscar season.s.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13987831438787776712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-40955923231609331592012-07-05T11:41:38.573-04:002012-07-05T11:41:38.573-04:00Dude, shit, I jumped the gun on Twelve Years, can&...Dude, shit, I jumped the gun on Twelve Years, can't wait for that damn movie. <br /><br />Really need to see Deep Blue Sea now.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-48541040790686883972012-07-05T11:41:09.916-04:002012-07-05T11:41:09.916-04:00haha it's cool, that's pretty much what I ...haha it's cool, that's pretty much what I was thinking about Segel's performance, but, again, I haven't seen it yet, so it's not really fair for me to say either way!Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-7879918608301816692012-07-05T11:40:29.285-04:002012-07-05T11:40:29.285-04:00Nah I doubt it. But who knows, right?Nah I doubt it. But who knows, right?Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-19040122865001914602012-07-05T11:38:45.454-04:002012-07-05T11:38:45.454-04:00Fassbender was really good, though I have more fai...Fassbender was really good, though I have more faith in Weisz getting awards recognition. (Tom Hiddleston was also very good in <i>The Deep Blue Sea</i>.)<br /><br />Also, I love the immense amount of faith you have for <i>Twelve Years a Slave</i>, even though it's not getting released until next year. (Just saying.)MovieNut14https://www.blogger.com/profile/17250239873504510289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-91183082708464701642012-07-05T11:37:52.226-04:002012-07-05T11:37:52.226-04:00I'm taking over this comments section, sorry (...I'm taking over this comments section, sorry (didn't read through the post fully). Yes, that C-section is intense! Noomi Rapace is just as good as Fassbender.<br /><br />With regards to Jason Segel, I feel like his performance seems strong simply because it's different to what we are used to seeing from him. On its own, it's not something I'll likely remember at the end of the year.Shane Slaterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04527212913193906828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-19793076627606931082012-07-05T11:31:50.603-04:002012-07-05T11:31:50.603-04:00You think Jennifer Lawrence has any chance with &q...You think Jennifer Lawrence has any chance with "The Hunger Games"?Shane Slaterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04527212913193906828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-69049691222326541722012-07-05T11:25:32.485-04:002012-07-05T11:25:32.485-04:00I totally forget about Fassbender in Prometheus. C...I totally forget about Fassbender in Prometheus. Certainly a deserving Oscar contender.Shane Slaterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04527212913193906828noreply@blogger.com