I underestimated The Incredibles, but I really underestimated Vera Drake. I figured Imelda Staunton and that’s it. But screenplay, actress and director? Damn.
I’m impressed, and happy, to see Catalina Sandino Moreno get a nod for Maria, Full of Grace. It was a small film, but apparently enough people saw it. Reminds me of Keisha Castle-Hughes nom for Whale Rider.
Alan Alda. Yes, I know. There was talk of this before. But I didn’t think they’d actually do it. He’s in the movie for, like, two minutes.
Biggest sign that Sideways is going to lose for Best Picture? No Paul Giamatti for Best Actor. This, to me, is the biggest surprise and the biggest dis this year. How can you not nominate him and still nominate the picture for so many other awards? If Giamatti doesn’t work, the rest of the film doesn’t, either.
I think part of me resisted the notion of Ray getting directing and picture nods because I thought it was a good movie with a great performance. I’m not surprised, but maybe a little disappointed. Still, you could do a lot worse.
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