Every year it's the same thing some surprises - In the Loop for Original Screenplay - some disappointments - no love for Mackie - and down right stupid selections - Cruz for Supporting Actress.
While Pitt and gang were the face of the film Shosanna played an integral part of the story and was the center of attention in the most tension-filled scene all year. Try eating a strudel without shuddering.
Marion Cotillard - Public Enemies - Supporting Actress
The heart of John Dillinger's affections Cotillard delivered as a coat check girl caught up in the celebrity whirlwind of being a gangster's girl. While it is safe to assume Cotillard wasn't recognized because she just won Best Actress two years ago, good performances should not go unnoticed.
For every reason I stated in earlier in my critique of it a Best Picture contender (I understood that the ten nominees were to include popcorn films, but with Avatar in there Blind Side did not need to be nominated) this should've been a contender.
While one could argue that the story was flimsy and that it was more "where the emo things are", it cannot be said that this was one of the most exquisitely shot films of the year.
Which snubs bothered you most?
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Cruz is capable of three roles: skanky, loose & easy. Beyond that she cannot perform well at all.
@Ben
If anything last year was a weak year. Slumdog Millionaire wouldn't even be one of the top five contenders this year.
And how about a Best Adapted Screenplay nomination for State of Play?