Comments on: Oscars: Can ‘The Sessions’ Star John Hawkes Beat Out Better Known Competition To Win Best Actor?

By: dmac37

dmac37 — Sun, 22 May 2016 03:37:47 +0000

Denzel was at his best in Flight, delivering a highly emotional performance in a film that he truly carried. I know Cheadle and Goodman are really the only other notables, and Goodman is the only other actor other than Reilly in the film to stand out. I have issues with DDL winning because he's won twice before, had so much time to prepare and dive into the role, was playing an actual person not a character, and didn't really carry his movie. A lot of the talk about Lincoln was obviously DDL as the President, but also Spielberg and the huge ensemble with Sally Fields, James Spader, Tommy Lee-Jones, JGL, etc. All of whom gave great performances that helped make the film the great picture its being heralded as, with Jones getting praised for stealing the show as Thaddeus Stevens

By: AV

AV — Sun, 22 May 2016 03:37:47 +0000

"Solid but far from ecstatic notices" for Flight? The big three that have reviewed the film so far (Variety, Hollywood Reporter, Time) gave it raves. While some reviews were less generous and while most agree it s no masterpiece, the overall acclaim it has garnered is no less than those for "Lincoln", which also seems to fall short of being considered a masterpiece. I will even go as far to say that the Academy's tastes lean more towards work like 'Flight" than it does the type of arthouse fare like "The Master" that are either hit or miss with small portion of moviegoers who see it at all. Based on reviews Denzel Washington is almost assured of an Oscar nomination which must break the hearts of the folks who like to guess during the early days of summer who is going to get Acadaemy Award attention. Four slots are al but sewn up. The rest will be fighting over the fifth spot.

By: NameJP

NameJP — Sun, 22 May 2016 03:37:47 +0000

Your CommentHopkins was nominated for Amisted in 1997/98. So about 14 years ago (not 20).

By: Eddie

Eddie — Sun, 22 May 2016 03:37:47 +0000

While all these predictions are fine, we still have to see Freeman/ Hopkins/ Jackman/ Foxx's performances, all of them are very good actors acting in much likely excellent movies, so that's how the writer has said, we can't call it the final list.

By: Lee

Lee — Sun, 22 May 2016 03:37:47 +0000

Bradley Cooper's name got into the list. seriously, that good? woah.

By: Sean

Sean — Sun, 22 May 2016 03:37:47 +0000

Daniel Day-Lewis – "Lincoln"
John Hawkes – "The Sessions"
Bradley Cooper – "Silver Linings Playbook"
Joaquin Phoenix – "The Master"
Denzel Washington – "Flight" …I agree w/ this list. However I'm not so true about Bradley Cooper maybe swag him in for Hopkins or Jackman…. I think Lawrence jsut steals the show from him. Gere no way will be there. Ugh its so tough now that I think about it. If only 6 people could get nod's. I cant decide who I want more for that 5th spot or deserves it mroe (Hopkins, Jackman or Cooper) based on just the trailers.

By: Travis

Travis — Sun, 22 May 2016 03:37:47 +0000

Yeah, I just don't see Denzel getting it. Especially with the kind of role Jean Valjean is. Hugh is looking pretty-he might be an upset factor

By: ADWG

ADWG — Sun, 22 May 2016 03:37:47 +0000

How about Scoot McNairy for Best Supporting Actor in "Killing Them Softly". I've seen him in some great indie flicks, and he is absolutely superb in "Killing Them Softly".

By: Brad

Brad — Sun, 22 May 2016 03:37:47 +0000

If John Hawkes doesn't get nominated just because he isn't as popular as the pack, then they need to stop holding the competition.

By: TXT

TXT — Sun, 22 May 2016 03:37:47 +0000

I love how Tommy Lee Jones "is looking like a good bet to win in Supporting Actor," when two weeks ago, Oli, he wasn't even included in your nominees predictions. And when Joaquin Phoenix's Interview comments came out a few days ago, TP jumped the gun and ludicrously warned not to "bet on Phoenix getting a nomination or a win." Now he's "basically a lock" for a nomination. Look, I like The Playlist (with caveats), but is it really so much to ask for a bit of consistency? You guys are writing thoughtlessly then forgetting what you've written

By: Nik Grape

Nik Grape — Sun, 22 May 2016 03:37:47 +0000

Those seem like the safest choices for sure, but I think DeNiro/Lawrence will get the acting push for Silver Linings but Cooper, not so much. Depending on how well Flight does, Denzel's prediction is walking a thin rope too. I see Gere and/or Hopkins coming in their stead. DDL, Phoenix and Hawkes are the no brainers for now.

By: Duddi

Duddi — Sun, 22 May 2016 03:37:47 +0000

Interesting article, i think that the only one that could crash the party here could be Jackman for his performance in Les Miserables, but i'm also looking forward to see Gere getting a nod, cuz he has never been nominated before and has deliver a great performance in ARBITRAGE.