That’s not how actors use the term, though. The general public sees it that way, sure.

Good catch about Huppert ^

It’s interesting to me how many people associate Metcalf with TV. She has done a lot, but she’s a total theatre animal. I had the pleasure of seeing her in 2017 and she was extraordinary, even from the balcony.

Yeah, I hear you, but I’m not convinced. I knew it would be considered insulting to suggest that people are rooting for her to win in part because of her looks, but that’s truthfully how I see it, with all due respect. I’m sure it subconsciously plays into why I enjoy watching Kidman so much; she’s stunning, and I’ve been very conditioned into…[Read more]

Shira Haas

I think her character work was utterly amazing. She really became Steinem. Thus, in the first few episodes she was particularly astonishing. As the season progressed, she wasn’t really given any major moments in the script, such as Martindale’s being fired or Graynor’s “cite the case” or Blanchett’s confessional scene or Paulson’s…all of Houston…[Read more]

Why on earth was that the running title in 2017 yikes

Wow. Just watched the first two episodes last night. Can’t believe I’m saying this, but Blanchett can move over. Haas deserves every award ever for this performance. They should give her an Oscar for it just because.

Chazelle must’ve been considering box office vs. critical acclaim.

Blue Jasmine

It’s this performance.

Yeah, I echo the sentiment that the conclusion of the episode aims to gin up excitement regarding the political climate, and I think it succeeds. The parallels equating Biden to Carter, Trump to Reagan, and the leftists/DSA to the women’s movement are very apparent.

I think you nailed it in this comment, and it’s something I was touching on regarding Kidman’s career and the reason why she had a long “break”… the roles she played earlier in her career were very much defined by her age. Ronan is too good to not cast, but I do wonder if all these bildungsroman films will lead to a bit of a gap in her career.

The episode’s ode to Jeanne Dielman was genius, as was the adjustment of having Phyllis peel apples instead of potatoes. Nothing more traditionally American than an apple pie… Phyllis is relegated to the kitchen, as her campaign would have her be; however, ironically she is not fulfilled here, nor is she furious. She is merely resigned, having b…[Read more]

She doesn’t seem to do non-lead roles.

Agreed, but I don’t think it’s really designed to showcase Blanchett is my point. The slap scene and the piano scene would not have stood out with a lesser actor. Blanchett made them standout. Whereas a lot of talented actors would have made Houston stand out. The confessional scene was baity, yes, I acknowledge this.

Why don’t you think it makes no sense?

Basically what I’m arguing is that Mrs. America is comparable to Girl, Interrupted in that it was a huge vehicle for whoever played Angelina Jolie’s Supporting character, and not as big of a vehicle for whoever played Winona Ryder’s. Same for Ledger’s in The Dark Knight.

When something is so clearly des…[Read more]

I felt the same way because of my feelings towards Thatcher and typically baity films, but it’s definitely different than I expected. I anticipated the movie to be this grand, cinematic spectacle, but the majority of the film is actually very intimate and of a pensive tone. It’s worth it to see Streep’s myriad transformations (she nails…[Read more]

Lisa Kudrow and Michael Patrick King for acting, writing, and directing on The Comeback.

I do wonder if some voters will be hesitant to give Paulson the W because of how the episode (and series) was very much structured as a vehicle for her. One might argue it’s even more of a “designed vehicle” for her in Supporting than it is for Blanchett in Lead. While Paulson’s work has been outstanding, particularly in Houston, I could…[Read more]

Bale, Blanchett, Rockwell, Davis, Phoenix. Maybe Dern and maybe Streep.

Also shoutout to Julie White. I’ve only seen her in A Doll’s House Part 2 on Bway and didn’t recognize her until I saw she was credited. She was fantaaaaastic in the bar scene.