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Best actress - Christie, Blanchett or Cotillard?
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Unlike the potential Oscar actor race, the best actress category so far feels a bit thin. There are strong candidates, but not as many to choose from.
With plenty of fall films looming, here are the performances among actresses I like best so far:
Julie Christie, “Away From Her.” She would be an extremely deserving nominee.
Marion Cotillard, “La Vie En Rose.” They should just go ahead and give her the trophy now for her mesmerizing performance as Edith Piaf.
Cate Blanchett, “Elizabeth: The Golden Age.” As expected, she’s strong and controlling — though it could be argued that Samantha Morton does the better work as Mary, Queen of Scots. I also can’t wait to see Blanchett as Bob Dylan in “I’m Not There.”
Taraji P. Henson, “Talk to Me.” She’s a better bet for a supporting nod, but her performance is one of this year’s overall best.
Katherine Heigl,” Knocked Up.” Talk about a long shot. But her performance is the glue that makes this comedy really work.
Which actress performances have you liked so far this year? Who deserves an Oscar?
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By George
September 27, 2007 1:24 PM | Link to this
Will you write an entry on supporting actors?
If so, you definitely need to have Irfan Khan in there. He has given two exceptional performances this year: “The Namesake” and “A Mighty Heart”.