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But all of that really speaks to a singular point of view at the moment, and therefore, aims to keep things grounded elsewhere if at all possible. "Flags of Our Fathers" is still very much in the hunt for a Best Picture nomination, and "Letters from Iwo Jima" will still be the insurance the film needs.
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Sharon Stone's work in "Bobby" is waiting to be critiqued at large, while Carmen vacation rentals in south carolina Maura's spot opposite Penelope Cruz in "Volver" just seems…inconsequential. Meanwhile Julie Walters is a maniac in "Driving Lessons," but she's also over-acting far too much for comfort, while the film is a tiny endeavor that may not be seen altogether.
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Maybe Fox should revert to the supporting category on Meryl Streep's "The Devil Wears Prada" turn, where a guaranteed nomination and potential win would make this race heated – finally. But they seem to be holding fast. I'm also starting to feel a wave of hope for Emma Thompson's authoritative performance in "Stranger Than Fiction" amidst all of this as she is a respected veteran putting out solid work in a well-received film. And with "The Illusionist" making the money it's making, the Yari Film Group wouldn't be out of their minds to market the hell out of Jessica Biel to the Academy. Why not? This race is utterly vacant!
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Anyone that caught vacation rentals in south carolina BABEL at Telluride or Toronto would have to argue that Adriana Barraza's heart wrenching performance begs to differ with your assertion that this year's supporting actress race is "utterly vacant." And the Japanese girl is equally impressive. That's ONE movie with TWO OFF THE CHARTS performances. This race is going to get hotter than hot.
No - it isn't. Two stunning performances in one film (each of which I've been raving since July) just don't equal a hot race. Of the 19 performances mentioned above, I have seen 14 of them. The slate is "utterly vacant" of real competition.