Poll: Your Pick For Best Actress?

[Bling 31,446]

Amidst Gaga's Oscar snub  , I've been watching the nominated movies and wow, there was some fierce competition! I hate to say it, but I definitely see why she wasn't nominated this year, but I don't think it has anything to do with her. I think the editing/script prevented Patrizia from serving an Oscar winning performance. I still think Gaga was fantastic in it, but she needs more time. With that said, I have yet to see "Parallel Mothers" yet but here's my thoughts so far:

Jessica Chastain, "Eyes of Tammy Faye"

8/10 - Great movie and impeccable actors, really gives you good insight into these people's lives especially if you had no knowledge of who they are. However, I still was unable to be completely shaken by Jessica's performance. Perhaps it's the religious aspect or Tammy Faye herself, but overall it was an awesome watch.

Olivia Coleman, "The Lost Daughter"

9/10 - Maggie Gyllenhaal's directorial debut did not disappoint! I can definitely see how some viewers would tune out, as it really requires your full attention and isn't a standard spoon-fed plot. There's so much nuance and emotion and subtle intensity. I loved it so much but it did require a lot of focus and it's more "arty" than I think some people like. Olivia was fully realized though, there was so much being said throughout the film that wasn't in the dialogue. Definitely 1st runner up for me. 

Kristen Stewart, "Spencer"

10/10 - This was just fabulous! And from the Twilight girl (jk). Actually I really have enjoyed Kristen's acting since "Panic Room", but I was blown away by her performance. It starts somewhat slow but you're fully immersed in the character as she struggles with fame, pressure from the royal family, bulimia and body image, and depression/anxiety. I was shocked at how much she looked like Princess Diana! The way she said things, how she tilted her head, she always looked like she was holding her breath before she went into a room. This would be my pick for Best Actress, even though I doubt they will give it to her as she is so young and the Oscars are more... political these days. 

Nicole Kidman, "Being the Ricardos"

8/10 - Full disclosure, Nicole is probably one of my favorite actresses ever. Did she fully embody Lucille Ball? Maybe not. But I don't think that's the point. You don't want a caricature of someone so iconic, you want that actor's interpretation of the person (similar to Renee Zellweger in "Judy".) I learned so much about the Lucy show and how Lucille was actually such a trailblazer for women and didn't take any sh*t. Her performance, at times, lacked some vulnerability which could just be that Lucille never showed that either. All in all, definitely worth several watches!

I'll update this once I see "Parallel Mothers", but it's not on any streaming services right now so we just have to wait. Kristen for the win!

So what did you think of the performances this year?

 

[MACATL 1,544]

My pick is Jessica, though Nicole was surprisingly brilliant as Lucy.   Kristin was great as well, and Olivia always is.  Didn’t see Penelope.  

[Bling 31,446]

13 minutes ago, MACATL said:

My pick is Jessica, though Nicole was surprisingly brilliant as Lucy.   Kristin was great as well, and Olivia always is.  Didn’t see Penelope.  

Did you know much about Tammy Faye before seeing it? I didn't. What about her performance puts her at the top for you?

[Anderson123 38,501]

I have yet to see all of them. Competition looks good but there's something about the ones nominated this year that haven't catched my attention. Something tells me that these are all great performances in kinda boring or slow movies (Olivia, Jessica, Kristen and Nicole) so I'm waiting til I'm in the mood to really sit and watch these without having the need to pause them. I DO enjoy these type of films but idk it's taking me time now.

Unlike last year that I was on the edge of my seat watching Promising Young Woman. The script was good, the pace was good and obviously the performance was incredible.

But anyway I'd like to see Kristen win it, it fits that she'd win it for that role.

[RichAssPiss 4,932]

Stewart is my personal pick, but for some reason I really feel that when it goes to the general Academy vote Chastain will take it along with Makeup. It will be sort of like Darkest Hour where the collaboration between makeup and actor gets elevated. Ricardos is well-liked by Actors but nominated nowhere else. If Jessica takes SAG, I will predict her.

[Bling 31,446]

6 minutes ago, Anderson123 said:

I have yet to see all of them. Competition looks good but there's something about the ones nominated this year that haven't catched my attention. Something tells me that these are all great performances in kinda boring or slow movies (Olivia, Jessica, Kristen and Nicole) so I'm waiting til I'm in the mood to really sit and watch these without having the need to pause them. I DO enjoy these type of films but idk it's taking me time now.

Unlike last year that I was on the edge of my seat watching Promising Young Woman. The script was good, the pace was good and obviously the performance was incredible.

I get where you're coming from, I would say The Lost Daughter and Tammy Faye were somewhat slow but SO worth it! The others are just great start to finish. 

[Bling 31,446]

8 minutes ago, RichAssPiss said:

Stewart is my personal pick, but for some reason I really feel that when it goes to the general Academy vote Chastain will take it along with Makeup. It will be sort of like Darkest Hour where the collaboration between makeup and actor gets elevated. Ricardos is well-liked by Actors but nominated nowhere else. If Jessica takes SAG, I will predict her.

Yeah I agree, I dislike how political the awards are. Like the title is literally "Best Actress" but often times they win because the movie was great or groundbreaking but it wasn't necessarily the best performance if that makes sense. 

BUT I thought "Spencer" was just so f*cking brilliant. It did take Stewart a little bit to get into the role, but damn I was just speechless and could not look away. The commentary on fame and mental health is so strong. 

[fishinmyhair 524]

Omg I'm so happy to see others agree on Jessica Chastain! I thought she was absolutely incredible as Tammy Faye.

[Daily 191]

I have a feeling the Oscar will go to Cruz or Chastain

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[Guest]

Rihanna for her role in "New Music Will Come Soon", loved it since 2020, and she did a sequel recently, just amazing performance

[TimisaMonster 31,073]

Kristen Stewart literally made me cry with her portrayal of Diane...I was not ok for a day or 2 

[Bling 31,446]

16 minutes ago, TimisaMonster said:

Kristen Stewart literally made me cry with her portrayal of Diane...I was not ok for a day or 2 

She was SO GOOD right?!  

I also probably just really resonated with it because of her relationship with her kids and my mom has always struggled with severe depression so it hit real hard. But her performance was unreal.

[Concertaholic 5,914]

I really wanna see Jessica finally get her first Oscar! She one of the most beautiful women in the world and I’ve loved her ever since I first saw her in The Help 

[Bling 31,446]

21 minutes ago, Concertaholic said:

I really wanna see Jessica finally get her first Oscar! She one of the most beautiful women in the world and I’ve loved her ever since I first saw her in The Help 

Yes she definitely deserves! The Help made me fall in love with her. The bathroom scene 

[TimisaMonster 31,073]

2 hours ago, WheresMy911Alice said:

She was SO GOOD right?!  

I also probably just really resonated with it because of her relationship with her kids and my mom has always struggled with severe depression so it hit real hard. But her performance was unreal.

I resonated with the feeling of being trapped in an environment you see no escape from. Feeling suffocated. Unloved. Lost. Suicidal. Unrequited love. All of it. Kristen really showed all those people that said she can't act and has grown a lot since her Twilight days