Supporting Actor
Who’s nominated? George Clooney- Syriana, Matt Dillon- Crash, Paul Giamatti- Cinderella Man, Jake Gyllenahaal- Brokeback Mountain, William Hurt- A History of Violence
Who should have been nominated? Jeffrey Wright- Broken Flowers. Ladies and gentlemen may I introduce you to the new Paul Giamatti. Last year Wright won critical praise for his supporting work in Syriana and Broken Flowers but missed out on a nomination for either. His neighbor in Broken Flowers is the kind of character that you miss terribly when he’s not on screen.
Who will win? George Clooney. I think the Academy will recognize Clooney in this category but overlook him for director, picture, and screenplay. Giamatti’s running a close second as he also is due for a guilt Oscar.
Who should win? George Clooney. I haven’t seen Syriana so this is just my heterosexual man crush speaking here. Clooney always gives a good performance and if he’s getting shut out of the other categories than I’m happy to see him win here.
Supporting Actress
Who’s nominated? Amy Adams- Junebug, Catherine Keener- Capote, Frances McDormand- North Country, Rachel Weisz- The Constant Gardener, Michelle Williams- Brokeback Mountain
Who should have been nominated? Catherine Keener-The 40 Year Old Virgin. I love Keener but I thought she was rather bland and uninteresting in Capote. Perhaps it was just a poorly written role but whatever the case, her performance pales against the one she gave in The 40 Year Old Virgin. Funny and pained, she proved once again her comic and dramatic chops.
Who will win? Rachel Weisz- The Constant Gardener. I’m going to say Weisz mostly on the basis of her Golden Globe win. This is a tight one but she has won the majority of the pre Oscar awards so I’ll go with her.
Who should win? Michelle Williams-Brokeback Mountain. We should have known she had it in her after tear jerking Dawson’s Creek finale. I almost think she qualifies as a leading role because her performance and presence echo throughout the film.
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My vote is for Michelle Williams! I think there's a good chance for her... oh god, flash backs from two years ago where I only got 2 right..... (loved the Dawson's throwback)
If you break 10 this year you'll have to get an honorable mention prize.
I'll take it!!!
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