Oscar 2010: Early Predictions – Best Actress
Best Actress
Abbie Cornish, Bright Star
Frances ‘Fanny’ Brawne has a relatively brief but intense love affair with poet John Keats
Carey Mulligan, An Education
In 1960s London, a schoolgirl falls for a man in his 30s
Michelle Pfeiffer, Cheri
An older courtesan introduces a young man to the art of lovemaking
Gabourey ‘Gabby’ Sidibe, Precious: Based on the Novel ‘Push’ by Sapphire
An abused pregnant teen is befriended by a compassionate teacher
Meryl Streep, Julie & Julia
Julia Child joyfully introduces dead poultry into American kitchens
A dozen actresses — female actors if you wish — can be considered as very strong candidates for a 2010 best actress nomination (as long as their movies open in LA until December 31). In addition to the [...]
by Andre Soares | October 14, 2009
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Tags: 2010 Oscar, 2010 Oscar Predictions, Abbie Cornish, Academy Awards, An Education, Brenda Blethyn, Bright Star, Carey Mulligan, Film Awards, Julie and Julia, Meryl Streep, Michelle Pfeiffer, Penélope Cruz, Saoirse Ronan, The Lovely Bones, Yolande Moreau
Oscar 2008: Saoirse Ronan, Laura Linney, Josh Brolin
Saoirse Ronan, Robert Osborne
Laura Linney, Jason Reitman
Josh Brolin (with Javier Bardem’s Oscar statuette?)
Photos: Richard Harbaugh (Ronan), Greg Harbaugh (Brolin), Darren Decker (Linney). All photos: © A.M.P.A.S.
by Andre Soares | February 25, 2008
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Tags: 2008 Oscar, Academy Awards, Film Awards, Jason Reitman, Josh Brolin, Laura Linney, Photos, Robert Osborne, Saoirse Ronan
Dublin Film Critics Awards 2008
Dublin Film Critics Circle Awards 2008
2008 Dublin Film Critics Circle award winners: January 7, 2008
Directed by Leonard Abrahamson and written by Mark O’Halloran, the dramatic comedy Garage revolves around the lonely and somewhat dim-witted caretaker (Pat Shortt) of a crumbling small-town gas station whose life is radically changed after a teenager comes to work with him.
Best Irish Film: Garage by Leonard Abrahamson
Runners-up: Once, Kings, Small Engine Repair, Shrooms
Best International Film: The Lives of Others by Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck
Runners-up: The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford, This Is England, Zodiac, I’m Not There
Best Director: David Fincher, Zodiac
Best Actor: Ulrich Mühe, The Lives of Others
Best Actress: Julie Christie, Away from Her
Breakthrough Award: Saoirse Ronan, Atonement
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by Andre Soares | January 8, 2008
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Tags: David Fincher, Dublin Film Critics Awards, Film Awards, Garage, Julie Christie, Saoirse Ronan, The Lives of Others, Ulrich Mühe
