Whoopi's win for Ghost was a welcome change from all the other nominees in dramatic roles in her category. I don't understand what the backlash was about with ' Life Is Beautiful'. Bringing some levity to the absurdity of the Holocaust was brilliant and the ending highlighted the effect it had on the world.
@WonderWhatHappened Good point. As others have mentioned, comedic performances result in rare Oscar wins and are never as respected as dramatic roles. Benigni's antics were not able to change the reality of how things ended, as you perfectly noted.
I like to imagine Al Pacino approaching an Oscar voter after Art Carney's win. He grabs him, kisses him, and then says "I know it was you. You broke my heart."
I know most people love "Poor Things". I find it too self-consciously weird. Almost as if it's shouting "Look how weird I am". Plus, I was strongly rooting for Lily Gladstone to win. She looked like she had a good chance until a couple of weeks before the ceremony when momentum shifted away from her and towards previous Oscar-winner Emma Stone. Call it the Scorsese Oscar curse.
@josephpanzarella1417 I didn't 'love' that film, but I did think Stone made a bizarre story work. Gladstone didn't impress me at all, though I was sure she would win. I think you're right about the Scorsese curse...0 for 10 three times now?
@@oscarman42 Yes. 0-10 three times. First "Gangs of NY" (a film I've tried to like but, sadly, don't) then "The Irishman" (a genuine Scorsese masterpiece and one of his best. I keep hearing in my mind "It is what it is" "What it is?" "What it is") and "Killers of the Flower Moon" (just a small step below "The Irishman").
I think the unfair denigration of Art Carney's win is just like the unfair disrespect for Judy Holliday's 1950 victory. People look at the extraordinary performances of the nominees that lost and immediately assume that an injustice was done.
@DanielOrme Couldn't agree with you more. As I stated in another comment, if people would view Carney's performance alone without comparing it to others nominated that year, I think - at least a few - might have a different opinion.
A few months ago, I watched Harry And Tonto. Carney's performance was certainly good, but I felt I was watching the events of the story more than his performance. But for Godfather II, Pacino's performance has always stood out even more than the story. I feel he was more deserving of the Oscar that year.
@theell9014 This is what I want to read - from those who actually watched the film, who can honestly evaluate Carney's work against those he was nominated against. Thank you for this!
Yes ! Stone in "Poor things" is EXTRAORDINARY !!!! Annette Bening is a bit better in "Nyad" but I AM TOTALLY OKAY WITH STONE'S WIN ! P.S. : "Poor things" is the best film of last year ! ( was it LAST YEAR ? ... I am getting old ... my memory is starting to ... starting to ...I FORGOT the word to express what is happening to my memory).
Oh, Jesus Christ ! ROBERTO BENIGNI ! It's important saying there's nothing wrong with "Life is beautiful"'s script ( it is PERFECT); people who say "Oh ! he used a terrible period of the history to make fun", they were unable to FEEL that movie, they were unable to experience the magic of that movie. Since 1998 I have been saying that Roberto Benigni made the film that Federico Fellini, Charles Chaplin and Mazzaropi (Brazilian actor/director) spent their entire lives trying to achieve. BUT .... BUT .... BUT .... 👀👀 WHAT EXACTLY THE HELL IS THAT WHAT BENIGNI IS DOING IN FRONT OF THE CAMERA ? I can't see a HUMAN BEING in that figure ! It's basic on acting: if you're going to play a CARICATURE character; find a way to, even if it's just for ONE SECOND, show that there's a human being in that figure; otherwise you'll have FORM WITHOUT CONTENT! The exactly SAME "CRIME" against acting it was what Ms. Annette Bening commited in "American beauty". P.S. : Do you all want two recent examples of actresses who did this BRILLIANTLY - showing humanity, "soul" in highly caricatured characters: CYNTHIA ERIVO and ARIANA GRANDE in "Wicked"!!!
People always complain that the Oscars don't give a lot of attention to comedic performances, but when one wins they get all up in arms about it, silly really. Whoever dislikes Whoopi's win is not a person I want to hang out with. My picks on these races: Stone, Elliott, Whoopi, Hoffman, Portman (love Cate's performance tho), Clift, Burstyn (love Glenda and her movie tho), Roberts, Holm, Eisenberg, Knightley (Reese is good, Felicity is meh), McKellen (Benigni blows).
A good performance can sometimes fall victim to a significant dislike of the movie itself. I think this largely accounts for the unpopularity of Emma Stone (La La Land) and Mahershala Ali’s (Green Book) Oscar wins. It might also explain why Glenda Jackson won instead of Ellen Burstyn for The Exorcist, which was too graphic and profane for a good section of the Academy at the time. I thought Art Carney was amazing in Harry and Tonto and I can see why his downbeat, unaffected performance won him an Oscar, although I thought it would’ve been better if the makeup had been better, which fails in giving him a more realistic older appearance suited to the role. Cate Blanchette is superb as Katharine Hepburn in The Aviator as is Whoopi Goldberg in Ghost. Both thoroughly deserve their supporting role Oscars. Thank you for churning out another great video, Oscarman, especially in these trying times across Los Angeles County!
@@oscarman42 You alluded to it; showcasing a sequence of clips of performances that are widely underappreciated can only be seen as an allusion to something else that is deficient or unwanted that is occurring.
Love Art Carney's performance in Harry and Tonto and support that win completely. Admire Cate Blanchette in The Aviator but would have preferred Virginia Madsen. Her scene with Paul Giamatti in the middle of Sideways is a lesson in subtle acting. Just look at how she listens to him wen describing what he likes about wine Not a fan of Whoopi Goldberg in general and not that performance winning but understand why she did. Glenda Jackson's win may be better accepted if she hadn't already won. I too liked this movie at the time and think that George Segal should have also been nominated for his equally important role Benini's performance is so much reviled since it is generally well known to be another one of Weinstein's 'bought' Oscars; especially that year with the infamous Shakespeare in Love debacle. Good list as usual Michael. Scott
Thanks, as always, for offering your insights, Scott. I agree with your thoughts on Jackson winning another one so soon after the first, and especially Segal's snub. Happy that you also appreciated Carney's performance.
I always feel that Blanchett had her work cut out for her in The Aviator. At once she is playing someone very famous but also very private, so someone everyone knows and no-one knows. All she has to work from is Hepburn's own screen work. That's why her performance comes across as mannered and almost cartoonish. As much as I dislike the performance I completely understand why she had to play it that way. Elsewhere, I also like Jackson's performance in ATOC. Others such as Stone, Witherspoon and even Benigni are perfectly adequate but most audiences feel there was something better from someone else. (Benigni's resemblance to Pee Wee Herman really doesn't help.) I'm one of those who has never seen Harry And Tonto but the clips shown here really make me want to check it out. Another unpopular win seems to be Juliette Binoche in The English Patient with even the lady herself thinking she shouldn't have won. I thought she was the best thing about the film. Lauren Bacall may well have been a screen legend but no-one - legend or not - deserved anything for the dross that was The Mirror Has Two Faces.
@gregmcfarnon1140 What a great observation about Blanchett's performance, and especially what she had (or didn't have) to work with in creating Hepburn the person, not the actress. You and I are in synch about Bacall; nothing more I can add.
I couldn't agree more with your comment, Greg. Being the larger-than-life figure Katharine Hepburn was, Blanchett doesn't lose sight of that and her performance at times seems like a caricature of Hepburn, but I find it an authentic and compelling one at the same time. Juliette Binoche was astounding in The English Patient and it really should have been a Best Actress win for her instead. She is such a humble soul. After The English Patient, she had Hollywood at her feet and offers abound to make her the biggest actress in the world, but she chose not to sell her soul, for want of a better expression.
I don’t understand the hatred for Gwyneth Paltrow’s performance in Shakespeare in Love. Yes, Fernanda Montenegro should have won for Central Station, but I think that Paltrow was wonderful in that movie, and it is Oscar worthy - but her competition had been so strong that year. I think she should’ve come in third place with the voting behind Montenegro and Blanchett. But it’s not the horrifically bad Oscar win the people make it out to be. My only issue with some of these people winning is that and it somebody else is more deserving. All of these are fantastic performances. Reese Witherspoon was excellent in that movie. And if it had been in a year that was not competitive, I would’ve been fine with her win. But it’s not even the same ballpark as Felicity Huffman’s. Whoopi Goldberg absolutely deserved an Oscar for Ghost, but I think Lorraine Bracco deserved it more for Goodfellas. Totally agree with you about Mahershala Ali. And Cate Blanchett.
1990-There’s day I’d select Whoopi, then Annette, then Lorraine. Like comparing apples, grapes and oranges. Colin Firth-Nobody wants to rewatch The King’s Speech. La La Land should’ve won Best Picture. Stone was that season’s It Girl. M. Ali-Complete category fraud for Green Book. Both wins seem like reactions to the #SoWhite outcry. Cate-Never so convinced that I was viewing Hepburn. Tilda Swinton would’ve been a better Hepburn, but she would’ve ridiculously towered over little Leo. I would’ve voted for Virginia Madsen.
First and foremost, I hope you’re well today as your safety is on everybody’s mind. Thanks for still posting this video and running your polls for all of us during this extremely difficult week. I agree with nearly all of your picks which I also fully appreciate and don’t understand why they overall aren’t more appreciated. I was delighted to see Emma Stone, Reese Witherspoon, and George Chakiris win. Your video nails many of the reasons why these wins are disliked. Those wins likely were unrelated to the quality of the performances themselves which is understandably frowned on. Consolation wins (like Cate Blanchett in the Aviator after losing with Elizabeth) Career wins (like Don Ameche winning towards the end of his long career) Being better in other nominated performances which lost (like Colin Firth being better in Single Man than King’s Speech) Other nominees being better (like Edward Norton in American History X being better than Roberto Begnini in Life is Beautiful) Here a few other possible reasons why those wins are unpopular. Winning again too soon - Glenda Jackson and Mahershala Ali won their second Oscars just a few years after their first Oscars, since it’s such a prestigious awards not easy to win, I can’t help to prefer spreading the wealth. Lighter/comedic performances in lighter/comedic movies being less respected - I think heavy/dramatic performances in heavy/dramatic movies are still viewed as more impressive, leaving little love for Whoopi Goldberg and Art Carney. A win which I adore but not too many others( especially on this channel) do is Cher in Moonstruck. Yes, Glenn Close was iconic in Fatal Attraction. But was she more deserving than Cher? Not to me. I’ve seen Moonstruck at least 20 times and it never fails to make me smile, specifically for Cher’s radiant performance. For anybody unhappy with Cher’s win, I’d tell them to snap out of it. I’ll continue sending positive thoughts your way. Take care, my friend.
@AliGhozati1216 I am very touched by your kindness and concern. Everyone is on edge here, but we're living our lives as best we can. You know I appreciate your feedback, and once again you not only "get" what I'm trying to say, but you embellish my thoughts so eloquently (love your retort to Cher's win). Your knowledge and intelligence about films and the Oscars always inspires me want to raise the bar!
@jonathanvelazquezph.d.2719 You’re 100% right😊 - The slap is essential😁 How much of Cher’s win do you think can be attributed to that single line in that single moment? My guess is a significant amount. I wish she’s do more movies.
I hate musicals so I suffered with La La Land but I wanted to see what the fuzz was about. But I saw Jackie and Portman was incredible. To this day I can't understand Goldberg's win. Especially next to Bracco. I didn't see Walk the line but Huffman's performance was out of this world.
Not popular is Mark Rylance winning Best Supporting Actor for "Bridge of Spies." I saw the film when it premiered and thought right away he would win the Oscar.
Who hates on Whoopi's performance? That's considered an all time best supporting win. I see it in a lot of top 10 lists. With Blanchett, she is so excellent in everything. I think the Aviator performance is good, but doesn't incite the passion of her other performances.
@bjesgirl I thought so, too, but came across some negative comments, not only on this channel but others as well. Glad to see so much support for her win.
@@ANDREandTheOscars I kind of can't pick which Whoopi performance I prefer. Color Purple is so emotionally powerful, Ghost is more comedic but also emotional. They're both "perfect" for what they are. I would say Ghost is more unique because I couldn't see anyone else playing that character. Weird when people hate on an Oscar win because they prefer another performance from the same actor.
Stone/La La Land: She's third behind Huppert and Negga. Leagues better than Portman in Jackie, though. Ali/Green Book: Not a bad performance, but lead and not worthy of the win. Richard E. Grant truly deserved it that year. At least Rockwell didn't win for Vice. Goldberg/Ghost: Truly deserved it. A fantastic comedic performance. Iconic, timeless. All the other nominees are...questionable that year. Carney/Harry and Tonto: It's a fine performance. Nicholson or Pacino not winning is kind of ridiculous, though. Blanchett/The Aviator: She's fine. The winner that year should've been Portman in Closer. Chakiris/West Side Story: An really bad performance in terms of acting. Everyone is bad in WSS except Moreno, though. Jackson/A Touch of Class: Burstyn or Streissand for sure. Ameche: He's by far the worst in the entire cast. Firth: Completely deserved the win for a A Single Man. Witherspoon: Ugh. She should've been nominated for Election and that's it. Benigni/Life is Beautiful: I actually like this performance but McKellen deserved it that year.
Whoopi deserved the Oscar for BOTH Color Purple and Ghost. Her Purple's chances sunk when Spielberg's film was attacked by left and right for not accurately portraying the Black experience. I don't think anyone can disagree w her Ghost win. Imagine watching Ghost without Whoopi's presence and the film loses some of its appeal. Just the mere sight of watching Whoopi pop up in Ghost brings chuckles
@@oscarman42 There were a few years where they shouldn't even have bothered. A bunch of so-so performances in totally forgettable films. This year looks like anther one tho I haven't seen HARD TRUTHS yet.
@@Ebelg-v7hThis year's performances are forgettable? I know some men hates the Substance, but many including me loves and relate to the film🙏. Also Anora, Babygirl , Torres etc are memorable.. ❤
Within the first 30 seconds of video : TOMEI 😂😂😂 Poor woman !!! Paltrow got so pissed off with the protests that she uses her Oscar to hold the door 😂😂😂 Silly Paltrow ... If I were her I would say : "Cry, babies, cry !!! It's mine !!!! ... Blanchett and Montenegro my a_s !!!! " 😂😂😂
I always find LaLa Land problematic, because I adore The Umbrellas of Cherbourg. It’s visually so much more appealing, and Catherine Deneauve is just luminous. And of course the brilliant score by Michel LeGrand, I Will wait for You, just sends me into tears. And Colin Firth for A Single Man. And thank you for always including who else was up for an Award in the category. And lastly, I think Joachim Phoenix and Ryan Gosling were both better than their Oscar winning female leads. Cheers from Wisconsin.
@robb2biago I appreciate your inclusion of Cherbourg, a film that has gained more respect over the years. La La Land came out at the right time, though it's loss as Best Picture signaled, to me, that the Academy wasn't as enamored with it as originally thought. Agree with you about Phoenix...in another year, he would have easily won. Look forward to your input on future videos.
I agree with most of your assessments in this video. Chakiris' win is based on his skill as using dance to develop a character and when he is not dancing his main acting partner is Moreno who helps elevate his performance. Carney's win is classic example of the person who is probably #3 in the odds winning because both Nicholson and Pacino are excellent that they vote split. If Nicholson won for Chinatown no one would be complaining about Pacino's loss for The Godfather Part II.
Richard E. Grant so deserved the Oscar over Ali's "I"ve seen it before" performance. Grant's was definitely a supporting performance, and a truly brilliant one at that. One of the worst oversights in Oscar history in my opinion.
I feel the George Chakiris discourse over him winning the Oscar is the anti-musical crowd talking. I've also seen many people talk about how Judy Garland should've won over Rita Moreno. People seem to forget that being in musicals where you can sing, dance, and act shows you have chops too just like what many people seem to think prestige acting is. West Side Story was a "realistic" musical at the time that tackled issues while also recalling the past grand musicals of great dance numbers. So I agree that George Chakiris should've won over Montgomery Clift.
Oh ! Against Marhashala ???? ADAM DRIVER !!!! ADAM DRIVER IS THE BEST AMERICAN ACTOR OF THE MOMENT !!! GIVE THE OSCAR FOR DRIVER FOR ANYTHING, PLEASE !!! Give it to him for "Star Wars" , AT LEAST !!!
Great video michael, il go back a bit in the best actor category to 3 great performances that I thought were excellent but most people believe the more iconic and better known performances should have won, firstly robert donats wonderful performance in goodbye mr chips was far superior to clark gable in gone with the wind, as was james stewart and laurence olivier that year, gary cooper was outstanding i thought in the often criticised sergeant york again wining over orson welles in citizen kane and finally paul lukas gave a superb performance in watch on the rhine beating bogey in casablanca, all 3 were deserving. I agree with you about celeste holm and glenda jackson, I prefer glenda in a touch of class. I'd have awarded jack nicholson in 74 for chinatown and pacino in 75 for dog day afternoon.
@patburke5740 I've noticed more support for Donat's win, and I think it's perhaps people actually saw the film and now understand his win (hard to notice when up against a behemoth like GWTW!). You don't hear much about Lukas or his film anymore. Thank you - as always - for being such an important part of this channel by providing such wonderful observations on each topic.
I am not going to weigh in on whether a particular individual you name should or should not have won an Academy Award in their given year. But what I will do is wholeheartedly salute you for doing what I have done, for years, when having similar types of discussions with friends: I insist that they look at the entire list of nominees in the category before saying whether a person's win was or was not deserved. You always need to put these things in context. ///// But secondly, I would point out that moviemaking is a business, and "Hollywood" is the company town where the business traditionally has been headquartered. The Oscars are that business' company picnic, where they dole out awards to their friends and colleagues based on numerous factors. We who are outsiders can weigh in, of course, when we think the giving of an award in a particular category was not justified, but it's not our call to make. They are not our awards. They are the door prizes given out at Hollywood's company picnic, and if they want to give out "career Oscars" (as they so often do), that's their call to make. Did John Wayne legitimately deserve his "True Grit" Oscar on artistic merit more than fellow nominees Dustin Hoffman and Jon Voight for their remarkable work in "Midnight Cowboy," or, my preference that year, Peter O'Toole for his meticulous acting in "Goodbye, Mr. Chips"? The answer doesn't matter. The fact is that Oscar voters in 1970 chose to honor industry icon Wayne with his only competitive Oscar victory (and only his second nomination). However, I also must say that I am flabbergasted that while Peter O'Toole had a 44-year career on screen (and eight nominations for Best Actor), he never won a competitive Oscar, just an Honorary Oscar in 2003; yet by age 35, Emma Stone had been given TWO Best Actress Oscars! It doesn't seem right.
@tscribe515 Stay tuned....the John Wayne win is coming up in a few weeks. Thanks for such a great discussion on the whole Oscar thing. Would love to hear those talks with your friends and how receptive they are (or aren't) to your suggestion.
I think there are performances that win Oscars because of the role and the movie itself; John Wayne's win is one of them, and I have to admit I'm slightly biased in favor of it.
That's what the channel is all about - no right or wrong here. Disagreements are welcome! If you're comfortable sharing your thoughts on any of these wins, please feel free.
Harry and Tonto isa great 'slice of life' film. Endearing and charming and a well deserved win. I liked the perfor,ance of his overweight and nerdy grandson. The Green Book, well I agree with Spike Lee. Another Huh? winner could be Jack Lennon in 'Save the Tiger' . THat was an upset win as well. On a side note, do you agree with Jean Smart's suggestion to not televise the upcoming prize award shows and use the money instead to help LA rebuild? I'm on the side of 'the show must go on' but maybe have these ceremonies in NYC?
@michelsennett5375 Glad you asked that question. While I understand and greatly empathize with her stance, I also believe that people need a distraction more than ever (everyone is on edge here). And while it will be difficult for celebrities to dress up and smile for the cameras, it may also provide an opportunity to remind people that they should come together in times of tragedy. So, I'm with you!
I agree that Whoopi Goldberg was a scene stealer in Ghost--magnificently so, with an outstanding performance that was both hilarious at times and very touching at others and absolutely deserving of that Oscar. Rather than Cate Blanchett, I'd have given the Oscar to Natalie Portman that year for Closer. Natalie's performances have, for me, been up and down over the years, but I found her portrayal of "Alice" in Closer nothing short of mesmerizing. I just don't get all the love for Emma Stone. I never have. I've always found her to be just sort of "meh" as an actress (although I will admit that I didn't see Poor Things). As for LaLa Land, I went in with high expectations based on all the hype and, still today, consider it to be one giant bucket of complete and utter drivel--bad acting, bad writing, horrible music, and ill-timed dance numbers (and this is coming from a guy who actually really loves musicals). George Chakiris was great in West Side Story; no qualms whatsoever about his win.
@jasonhull9154 Thank you for sharing your thoughts on these winning performances. I always learn from the viewers of this channel, who never shy away from offering their candid opinions!
I agree with you one hundred percent about Mahershala Ali's performance in Moonlight. It was undeserving of being nominated let alone win. He had nothing to do in Moonlight, I never understood the hype that performance got. He was so much better in Green Book and I like his second win.
oh I beg to differ.I think he deserved the Moonlight win, 100%. For me, his character haunted the movie. It was a smart, refreshing and heartfelt performance. I've not seen Green Book, so there's that.
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What a great video, Michael! Congrats! We continue our prayer and support to all those who are enduring the terrible fires in LA. My heart goes out to all of you! Now to the video! There are some performances everyone seems to be against that I actually enjoy as well. Holly Hunter is not a favourite actress of mine, but her role in The Piano was outstanding! Jane Campion made such a tender film and some of its images are still etched in my mind, not least because of the performances. I think there is some criticism against her because she won over Angela Bassett as Tina Turner, and What’s Love Got to Do With It is a very good movie, but it doesn’t come close to the greatness of The Piano, in my mind. I also really enjoy Nicole Kidman’s win for The Hours. Now, there is a debate over whether she is a supporting character, but I don’t mind that. For me, she was so moving in it and acted as an anchor for the entire story to work. She was just marvelous, but if she had been submitted as supporting, I would have liked to have seen Julianne Moore in Far From Heaven - another gem of a movie. Also, Moore’s win is very maligned because nobody has seen Still Alice. That’s some very fine work, though not better than Rosamund Pike in Gone Girl. As for your picks, Michael. I agree with your take on Whoopi Goldberg. I think she should have won out of the nominees, but out of all the performances I’ve seen from that year, Talia Shire takes it for The Godfather Pt. 3. Goldberg is one of those actors who has a clear strength, but it doesn’t mean that she can’t play different roles. For example, she was a complete riot in The Player! Very funny but also helped with building up the tension, because she plays the character in a very smart way. I wish she could have a career revival like Jamie Lee Curtis is having, but with her talk show it’s unlikely. Regarding, Roberto Benigni… I can’t say I enjoy it very much. It’s not as though I find it offensive - I don’t - but the movie just doesn’t work for me. I enjoy the father-son relationship aspect of the film, but I find the rest of it not credible. It’s always struck me as a film that tries to talk about the horrors of the Holocaust but also gain a profit while doing it, like The Boy in The Striped Pijamas or The Book Thief. This type of movie that you know the audience should better get out their handkerchiefs because, without a shadow of a doubt, the ending will be made to, as they say in The Player, not get “a dry eye in the house”. Well, my eyes were dry, my mind cynical and my bowels irritated, because while everyone is paying attention to the story, I’m think “boy, they got away with another manipulative film to sell tickets”. My vote that year would have been Ian McKellen in Gods and Monsters. I don’t love the film, but his performance was perfect. Also, thank you for putting my comment in the video! Really made my day! Hope everything is good with you all!
@rafaelsolimene5350 I consider myself blessed, not only for your kindness and support during the recent events, but also for your being a member of this channel. You always provide thought-provoking, articulate essays which greatly elevate the material, and for which I am very grateful. I showcased your comment to brag: "Look at the type of people who watch my videos!" I learn so much from you, and I am humbled that you spend the time not only to watch each week (and vote in the polls), but also to compose such detailed commentary afterwards. Thank you.
I think with Emma Stone it's more of people getting tired of the hype of La La Land than her in general and possible in my opinion that the if Viola Davis was put in the Lead category the race of Best Actress would have been more suspenseful. Mahershala Ali winning for Green Book is the least of my worries but Green Book overrall is a problematic film. I think people saw Whoopi's win as a consolation prize but I think she definitely deserved the win. I can't comment about Art Carney. Cate Blanchett was probably considered a consolation prize (Notice the pattern, lose in Best Actress win in Supporting: Whoopi, Renee, Cate Viola) also that accent was not it. With Chikaris I'm still bitter that he wasn't actually Latino because he fooled me for sure it was probably the least offensive portrayal. Glenda's second win was a shocker but there is no way in hell Streisand stood an actual chance that year critics probably thought it would be Burstyn or Woodward.
@christianaguilera1469 If Davis was in lead I think she would have won, especially since LLL didn't win Best Picture (evidence that the Academy wasn't unanimous in its love for the film). Love your observation on the winning "pattern"! Did you know that Chakiris played the role of Riff in the London production?
@@christianaguilera1469 Quite the contrast in roles! Of course, they added dark makeup to Chakiris when he was cast as Bernardo (they did the same to Rita, which she hated).
@@oscarman42 I so badly wish Viola would have gone lead for Fences. I believe she would have beat Stone and would have gone down in history for that win. Oh well.
1.) I saw Harry and Tonto once and I enjoyed it (sorta reminds me of a Payne movie) and maybe he won in part because his sweet-but-stubborn old man character was more relatable for most people (unless you're in the mob, in which case Michael Corleone might be more more relatable). And Carney was quite good. 2.) Whoopi was very funny in Ghost, and the "you in danger girl" line is probably what got her the Oscar, but I think Bening was more deserving. 3.) I would have voted for either Okonedo or Madsen instead of Blanchett. 4.) I have to weigh in: Ellen Burstyn absolutely deserved to win for The Exorcist, it was a better movie and one of the best performances ever. Sorry my friend. 5.) Ameche won in a relatively weak field, so even if the performance wasn't especially great, I don't think he stole the Oscar from someone who really deserved it.
Whoopi absolutely stole the spotlight in Ghost! Demi and Patrick were alright, but Whoopi was the real star. It was an awesome win, especially for a comedic role!
I would have given the award to Tom Hanks over Roberto Benini. One disputed award I always champion is Marisa Tomei for My Cousin Vinnie. She ate up the screen with that role.
1956 - Sorry, Michael, as much as you and I love Dorothy Malone’s performance for WRITTEN ON THE WIND, I would have voted for I Mercedes McCambridge for GIANT. McCambridge said that Luz Benedict was her favorite role. 1961 - You knew this was coming, but I would have voted for Judy Garland and Montgomery Clift for JUDGMENT AT NUREMBERG in the Best Supporting Actress and Best Supporting Actor categories over what’s their names, oh yeah, Rita Moreno and George Chakiris. Michael, I hate to tell you this (please don’t hate me), but ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY wrote of WEST SIDE STORY that if you take out the choreography and the cinematography there wasn’t much of a movie. 1990 - I would have voted for Annette Benning for THE GRIFTERS with Lorraine Bracco for GOODFELLAS as my second choice for Best Supporting Actress. 1947 - I am a fan of Celeste Holm, but I can barely remember her in GENTLEMEN’S AGREEMENT. I would have preferred for her to win for COME TO THE STABLE (1949) and/or ALL ABOUT EVE (1950) 1970 - Maureen Stapleton gave the better performance in AIRPORT, but Helen Hayes is the performance I remember in the film. I wish people would stop bashing the performance of Ms. Hayes, 1960 -Yes, Shirley Jones gave a great performance in ELMER GANTRY. I suspect Hollywood wasn’t expecting her to give such a performance. Still, I would have voted for Glynnis Johns for THE SUNDOWNERS. FYI: The sutures in my left hand for my carpal tunnel surgery come out on Tuesday. When I got the sutures taken out on my right hand, the removal the sutures hurt more than the surgery. I will be wearing the brace for my right wrist for another month,
@ConanTheLibrarian-n5q Even with your continued pain, you take the time to joust with me on each topic, and I appreciate it! These discussions are like arm wrestling - ok, bad example in your case. Seriously, though, I always enjoy reading your candid thoughts - they're honest, and also demonstrate your love of film and the Oscars, which is what the channel is all about! If everyone agreed with me all the time it would be rather boring, wouldn't it? Keep us posted on your healing.
I thought Whoopi deserved her Oscar for Ghost. I would've taken Ellen Burstyn for The Exorcist over Glenda Jackson. I would've picked Jackie Gleason and George C.Scott for The Hustler over George Chakiris. I thought George was great on Route 66 TV show and it showed after he was fired as his replacement was less than stellar.
Emma Stone deserved her win for LA LA Land and that performance/movie is far more remembered compared to the other performances or movies that year. I get Art Carney was this icon but he didn't even deserve to be nominated for Harry and Tonto. Al Pacino deserved it for The Godfather 2, Jack was a close 2nd for Chinatown, I would have even taken Finney or Hoffman that year over Art. Gene Hackman for The Conversation should've had that nominated spot over Art.
@EddieHenderson92 Curious...what about Carney's performance was unworthy of even a nomination? Or did you just feel that his spot should have gone to Hackman instead?
@@oscarman42 Art wasn't as good as the others, I think the movie is average at best and the Academy clearly wanted to give him this award for his whole career, but I seriously doubt the voters actually thought he gave the best performance that year. Also, Gene Hackman gives one of the best performances of his career in The Conversation and should've been nominated.
Cher wore an outrageous outfit to the Oscars and still couldn't get a nomination for Mask. However, Don Ameche breakdances in Cocoon and gets and Oscar. Rolling my eyes! Yes, I saw the show back then.
Alright ... alright ! I confess, officer ! I am not one those who complains about Stone in "La la land" because ... well ... I COULDN'T GO ALL THRU IT !!! (👀)... I've stopped the film half way !!!😱 But ... "Moonlight" is so awful I think I am going to give "LALALA" a second chance !!! I PROMISE !!!
Wins I defend - Judy Holliday for Born Yesterday Mira Sorvino for Mighty Aphrodite . I think many wanted Kate Winslet and Sense and Sensibility is the better film but I think many wanted could play Marianne . Alan Arkin for Little Miss Sunshine I feel was deserved Whoopi Goldberg deserved the Oscar for Ghost and The Color Purple Celeste Holm was deserving for Gentlemen’s Agreement I wasn’t crazy about The Kings Speech but Colin Firth did a good job with his role. I was a I liked A Touch of Class so much after hearing so much negativity. I love that Glenda Jackson won . I also prefer Ellen Burstyn’s performance in Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore over The Exorcist.
kellie-nd1yp It's such a shame that Holiday's performance doesn't get the respect it deserves. On its own merits, she was wonderful - but her win will always be overshadowed by Davis and Swanson. I don't envy the voters that year. I'm trying to think of a topic where I can include Sorvino's win, one many didn't like then, or now. Loved reading your thoughts on the others too.
@@oscarman42 and it doesn't help that Holliday died so young and a smaller filmology.Davis had like over a 100 films.Swamson lived for decadeds and appeared everywhere even appearing on the Carol Burnett show were her most famous role was regularly spoofed. I would recommend to anyone hasn't seen it to check it out now that the show is avialable to see.
I AM SORRY for Marhashala, but "Green book" and "Moonlight" are SO AWFUL that I almost can't remember his performances in those films. It was a torture to watch those films ! I was IN A TRANCE while watching those so, I was not able to analyse the work of the actors. I remember flashs/fragments ... I remember a CAR, I remember Marhashala in the sea swimming, I remember someone playing Jazz, I remember a SAND STORM ... Oh, no ! That was "The English Patient", another one I was in a trance ...
@ANDREandTheOscars Moonlight did nothing for me, but I enjoyed Green Book's story (and thought both actors were excellent). But you're right - neither film holds a candle to Bridesmaids, right? ;-)
@@oscarman42 . "BRIDESMAIDS" IS A MASTERPIECE ! THE BEST FILM OF 2011 ( National board of review agrees to me). Despite having a person all thru it trying to destroy the Wiig's and Feig's genious TALE OF LOYALTY AND FRIENDSHIP ! P.S.: I've had to look it up for "Hold a candle" ... I didn't know the idiomatic expression.
@@oscarman42 . You are talking about the acting profession? To me, the most fantastic aspect of "Tootsie" it's not the comedy, it's not the "man dessed as a woman" factor; that film to me it's about HOW HARD IS BEING ACTOR IN THE WORLD. I relate completely with Garr's character, Dustin's character, Lange's character, Murray's character (being a writer is even harder). I've quit ! I've quit in 2010, Michael ! my stage company lost a 'Coca-cola' sponsorship (is there this word ? ...you know what I mean : money) and ... it was impossible to work any longer ... BUT, PLEASE ... YOU DON'T DO THIS ! in USA is a little bit easier !
@@ANDREandTheOscars It's difficult to make a living as an actor no matter where you live. Very competitive...I do it for fun, like this one. ua-cam.com/video/vidncdFm9ok/v-deo.html
@@oscarman42 . 👏👏 As you told me some months ago : you have played lots of doctors and lawyers ... you fit indeed ! Have you read the comments box ? The comment I liked the most was : " The actor who played the doctor has never got off the character" !!! And the comment is with THOUSANDS of "Likes" !!! 👏👏👏👏 You're the best, man !!!
That whole year was trash with Reese .... Felicity and Heath should have won ... I know people go for Capote and I'm alone but Heaths performance is one of my five fave actors performances eve
Ameche - ABSOLUTELY !!!! he's very well in the part. MY ISSUE with that Oscar nomination and win it's that : WILFORD BRIMLEY'S PERFORMANCE IT'S THE BEST OF THE FILM ! If Academy wanted to award someone out of that film .... WHY NOT BRIMLEY ? What kind of creteria they used to choose Ameche and not Brimley ??? I don't get it ! I swear ! In fact, Hume Cronyn IS AS GOOD AS AMECHE (!!!!!!); them 3 are on the same level with BRIMLEY being the stand out !!!!
I think these performances get hated on bc they win over others that became more iconic and beloved, I mean I’m pretty sure most people who hate art carney win is bc he got it over Al Pacino and jack Nicholson career best performances never even watched harry and Tonto, when iconography comes into play it’s gonna be shocking that it wasn’t revered in its prime as it is today, but it goes to show (and as cliche as this sound) the academy isn’t the merit to what truly great cinema, it’s represents what goes on BTS in Hollywood and is a business I would give my vote to Jennifer Lawrence in silver lining playbook I feel she was really good in that film and deserved her Oscar but I do understand and to a certain extent, agree on how unfair Jessica chastian in zero dark thirty and the late great Emmanuelle Riva in amour were snubbed when they gave objectively speaking better performances, I would also die on a hill for Halle berry oscar win for monsters ball the historical accomplishment truly became more of a curse than the true blessing it should’ve been, allowing bad faith racist trolls to dismiss it and bc it didn’t do anything for her career when compared to her white peers (further proving the academy isn’t as serious as it should be taken) but only sissy speack in my view gave a better performance than her among the nominees, Halle was a runner up
@Kevin-rg3yc In hindsight, I should have approached this topic as Oscar wins people don't like, rather than performances, as I agree with your point as to the feelings expressed by many on these choices by the Academy. I agree with you about Lawrence. As for Berry, what bothers me more is the vitriol that has been expressed about her acceptance speech - I was shocked by how many thought her emotions were fake, insincere (!) and even manipulative. I cry every time I watch that clip.
I’ve yet to like the Oscar going to Gloria Grahame for the tiny amount she did in TBATB. What Jean Hagen did in Singin’ in the Rain was astounding. GG had roles in four movies in 1952, so voters probably rewarded the four different characters. Lina Lamont is still the brilliant performance of all four combined.
@tomfleischhacker3172 I agree. There was nothing Oscar-worthy in Grahame's performance - but as you stated, appearing in multiple films that year most likely helped to keep her name on the minds of voters.
I didn't know about this resistance to Chakkiris' victory. I've learned here on "Oscarman channel" about this rejection. I confess that it was a shock for me because, in my country (Brazil) the film is considered (by critics, the press, the public and Fine Arts Academies) a PIECE OF ART, like a work by Mozart, Vivaldi or Bach, or a painting by Van Gogh and, the TWO PERFORMANCES (Chakkiris and Moreno) are highly respected. I, personally, like all the cast in the film. The weakest link is Beymer. Tamblyn, for instance, is fascinating !
@ANDREandTheOscars I didn't know the film was so revered there! I love it! I recently read an interview with Beymer, where he expressed his disappointment with his performance. He stated that Robert Wise, the director, told him to play Tony as "nice," even though Beymer felt it was the wrong interpretation of the character.
My beef with Art Carney winning Best Actor for H&T isn't that I thought his performance or the movie was bad it just wasn't as great as the others that year. If you're a fan of Chinatown/Jack Nicholson(I'm in this camp)or The Godfather Part II/Al Pacino you're a fan of all-time great movies and performances. I would also say that the unnominated performance by Gene Hackman in The Conversation was also a superior performance/movie to Carney/H&T. Dustin Hoffman in Lenny is another I would take over Carney. My biggest problem with Benigni's win was that he won it because he acted a fool at the Golden Globes so as Hollywood does, made him flavor of the day. Tom Hanks in Saving Private Ryan would've been a better choice. My problem isn't with him being in Holocaust movie. I think 2 of the best support actor performances thst deserved Oscars didn't win(Laurence Olivier in Marathon Man & Ralph Fiennes in Schindler's List)were characters involved in the Holocaust.
Interesting to hear your opinions on these “surprise” oscar wins. The only one I really disagree with is Harry and Tonto. Yes, I’ve seen it and Art Carney was excellent, but really nowhere near the same level as. Jack Nicholson in Chinatown or Al Pacino or Pacino in Godfather II,. or even Hoffman in Lenny were more deserving (in my opinion). {Possibly they canceled each other out and Carney slid in? For 2004 I would have definitely chosen Virginia Madsen over Cate. Just a small not-pick: Celeste Holm’s debut wasn’t gentleman’s agreement - That was 1947, and Three Little Girls in Blue was 1946.
While I do think Emma Stone gave a good performance in La La Land, I still believe the actress who deserved the award more was Isabelle Huppert for Elle. That was just stunning work, in my opinion. I found myself thinking about her performance the most long after I'd seen the movie. I think Emma Stone's performance in The Favourite was much better and more deserving. I absolutely concur with you, on all counts, regarding Mahershala Ali in Green Book. As for Whoopi Goldberg, I'm sorry but, I don't think her performance in Ghost was Oscar worthy. She was funny, of course, but I didn't find it spectacular in any way. My vote would have gone to Annette Benning in The Grifters. Yeah, Art Carney was not deserving of the Oscar for Harry and Tonto. In my opinion, it should have actually been a tie...Jack and Al. While I absolutely respect Cate Blanchett's performance in The Aviator, I believe Natalie Portman should have received it for Closer, a difficult pick over Sophie Okonedo for Hotel Rwanda. I absolutely adore West Side Story! However, I'm unfortunately in the camp that thinks George Chakiris should not have won the Oscar for it. I, to this day, believe Ed Begley more than deserved to win for Sweet Bird of Youth, as did Geraldine Page for supporting actress...but that's for another time lol. Regarding the Best Actress Oscar for 1973, I don't even have to think about it, I'll always believe this should have been Ellen Burstyn's first Oscar win for The Exorcist....a much more riveting performance than in Alice doesn't live her anymore. Her other win should most definitely have been for Requiem for a dream. Finally, I very much love the film Life is Beautiful and adore Roberto's performance in it. However, the actor who deserved the award that year was Edward Norton for American History X. A difficult subject matter, but my God! What a performance from Edward Norton, it was bone chilling, poignant and his character arc is incredible.
I’ve only seen a handful of these performances, so I can only give limited opinions. - I personally just didn’t care for La La Land that much. I thought it was fine, but overrated. And I thought Emma Stone was similarly just fine. I liked her dancing, but I thought her singing was breathy, and Mia as a character just didn’t seem very complex or interesting. I haven’t seen any of the other nominated performances, so for all I know, maybe she was the best that year, but to me, it was just an unremarkable win. - I think you kind of answered your own question with George Chakiris. Dancing and acting aren’t the same thing, and the Bernardo performance is more the former than the latter. Although personally, I’m not a huge fan of West Side Story, (I like it more as a soundtrack than a movie), so maybe I’m just biased against it. Conversely, I love Judgement at Nuremberg, so I’m biased towards Montgomery Cliff. George C. Scott is pretty memorable in The Hustler, although I’m not the biggest fan of the movie as a whole, so it’s hard for me to judge him fairly. - I love Glenda Jackson in A Touch of Class personally. My best guess is that the movie itself isn’t as well-liked today. - Celeste Holm I thought was good in Gentleman’s Agreement, I was just surprised she won the Oscar and the Golden Globe. I thought there would’ve been another performance that year that was more impressive. Although I the only other performances I saw were Gloria Grahame and Anne Revere, which I preferred Holm over, so perhaps she was the best.
I appreciate your opinions on these performances and wins. Being a fan of film musicals, I'm likely biased regarding La La Land, but I also admit to not re-watching it with any great frequency. Some actors are "of the moment," which could explain Holm's Oscar for her film debut.
Even though Whoopi Goldberg was great in ghost I personally would have voted for Lorraine bracco who was very underrated in goodfellas …but still it’s weird that people always say comedic performances are overlooked but when they reward ones like in this case or with Marissa Tomei people trash these choices …
Good day! 1) Emma -kewl, 2) MrAli - loved him & movie, Mr Grant was outstanding!!, 3) Whoopi - believe she should have won both!! 《no her politics, but love her acting》, 4) Art - Great : career award! every other nom was Great also, 5) Cate - good, 6) GeorgeS - combination act&dance is why [Jackie Gleason WINNER! to me], 7) GJackson - ("Hello Gorgeous" should have won), 8) DonA - great actor w/ career, 9) CelesteH - CLASS, 10) CFirth - good but overated to me, 11) love ReeseW, but LOVE Felicity Huffmans"her best work", 12 ) RBenini - sorry, ANY OTHER ACTOR because Tom - Great, Ian McKellan -Winner, Nolte - Great, MrNorton - True Real Depiction! Still love your channel / posts!!❤
@nathantaylor1921 Love your feedback! Thank you for succinctly covering all of the performances and wins. I learn so much from the viewers of the channel.
@oscarman42 Thanks, but I love it when I hear you say something that is 'Exactly' what I say and feel. Good to know that more kindred souls are out there!! 😆🥰
I like and think Julia Roberts win for Erin Brockovich is a deserving win. She is excellent in the film. It is true showcase of her talent and her best moments in the film are the quiet ones where she is reacting to characters. I know people think Burstyn should have won for Requiem for a Dream, but let's be honest, there are so many disturbing scenes by Jennifer Connley and Jared Leto in that movie that over shadow her performance. Additionally Burstyn is supporting in that film.
@@tjh12473 I think people love Julia Roberts in Erin Brochovich. Burstyn's performance was definitely more emotionally resonant and devastating. I love both performances and don't see it as a "robbery." Also I think Burstyn is more of a supporting role but is fine in lead too. Jared Leto and Jennifer Connely had bigger roles, but they're all main characters.
Ian McKellan should have won over Roberto. I don't think badly of Life Is Beautiful, but McKellan had such a grasp on the role of James Whale that his performance was masterful and touching. No gripe with Goldberg, though I would have been happy with Benning, too. Likewise with Blanchet, though I would have preferred Madsen. I don't hate any of these winners, even where I wanted a different one. (Grant over Ali, for example.) You can't always get what you want.
Emma Stone was great in La La Land a worthy of the Oscars Best Actress nomination but win for me Natalie Portman are the more deserving the Oscars Best Actress in Portman's performance as Jackie Kennedy in Jackie
Art Carney, hmm. Yeah, I’m still sore about Al not winning almost 50 years later, after rewatching Godfather Part II last month for its 50th anniversary. Okay, it’s my turn, here goes. I like Marisa Tomei in “My Cousin Vinny”, she cracks me up 😂, and I like Russell Crowe in “Gladiator”, reminds me a lot of the Charlton Heston win for “Ben-Hur”
@angelcastaneda529 Tomei's win is still talked about 30+ years later, which I think is great (in fact, I'll be discussing it in a future video). As for Crowe, I would have preferred he won for A Beautiful Mind.
Ooh, I’ll be looking forward to that, I think her win is so unique, I am still amazed we are still talking about it, here’s the thing, I still haven’t seen A Beautiful Mind, and I totally forgot to mention Denzel, in my list.
Whoopi Goldberg is better in "Ghost" than in "The color purple". It's rare one sees an actress takes advantage of EVERY SINGLE LINE she has in a script. The scene on the streets with the nuns is the perfect example of how to "use" the COMEDIC TIMING ! ( in fact, TIMING IN COMEDY or one has or they don't) ... Ms. Melissa McCarthy, do watch Goldberg's"nun scene" and the "... we're having a little discussion..." scene in "Ghost" for you to learn how it should be made ! P.S. : this year we have another BRILIANT comedic performance : MS. ARIANA GRANDE in "Wicked - part I ". Yes !!!! Grande is on the edge of perfection in the film. I HAVE NO IDEA HOW AWARDS VOTERS ARE MANAGING TO PICK BETWEEN GRANDE AND SALDANA !!!
@@oscarman42 . Lucky us there won't be an "Emilia Perez - 2 -more boring songs" ....so, okay, give it to Zoe ! The problem is, Ian Mckellen, with this idea of "Let's wait part 2", got chipped in "Lord of the rings". Seriously ... I DON'T KNOW WHO I LIKED THE MOST: Saldaña or Grande ! Have you watched "Emilia Perez" already, Michael ?
I love both Gwyneth Paltrow and Shakespeare in Love's wins. Green Book's too... And wait for it... As a gay person, I'm not against Crash's winning and I love the story. 🤗
Emma Stone is a great actress the only problem I have with the win is she was way better the year after as Billie Jean King,i'd have picked Natalie Portman. Richard E. Grant was my winner but I like Sam Elliott too,Ali is a co lead,i'd have had more problem with Viggo winning for his role,fine in Moonlight,to be honest I think Ali's overrated. Whoopi is comedy gold in Ghost and very very memorable,shticky sure but they owed her since 85. Carney is given a bad rap but i've seen his film a few times and he's charming in it,I would have picked Gene Hackman in The Conversation and he wasn't even nominated but out of the nominee pool I like Pacino best. Blanchett was better before and after but how could the Academy resist her as Kate Hepburn,I like but don't love her in it,sometimes she's SNL level and sometimes very touching,I would have given it to Portman or Madsen. I am no fan of WSS and would have given it zero Oscars,I am a big fan of Scott and Monty in 61 and Fay Bainter over Moreno. Glenda Jackson is one of those people who never gave a bad performance,she may seem lightweight compared to the others but she's funny and commanding,I would have voted Burstyn though with Glenda runner up. Sorry I don't like Ameche's win,Eric Stoltz though a co lead and not nominated deserved it more or Hickey from the nominees. I prefer Firth in 2009 rather than his winning role Reese has been better before and since plus there's no meat on that performance and I hate the ""Baby Baby Baby" scene rings false. Benigni has Ian McKellen's Oscar.
Oscars are a popularity contest not based on acting ability most of the time. Will probably happen this year as well in the Best Actress category. I don't think Pacino's win should have been a no brainer. Jack Nicholson was also excellent in Chinatown. Plus both movies and performances have stood the test of time and have become classics compared to Harry and Tonto, which never even gets shown on TV anymore or discussed by movie buffs. Blanchett won the consolation Oscar for not winning her deserved Oscar for Elizabeth. Bon mot is pronounced bon mow btw. Surprised you didn't mention Tommy Lee Jones winning over Ralph Fiennes.
@thenewmodfather While you may be in the minority among the viewers of this channel, there are actually more than just a few who agree with you, including the many members of the Academy who voted for Crash.
I think the reason people didn't like Carny's win is because when Tonto dies, it happens off screen...no crying, Harry sings his Irish tune and walks away. It's probably more real than people want to admit. I mean, Carny is in every scene. It's a quiet performance and the movie speaks of its time. And yeah, nobody has seen it. Emma Stone is good and I've always seen her as that. I don't think she deserved either Oscar. She doesn't rise to the level, IMO. But I sure think she's good. Whatever that means - she's got two Oscars, and I'm just some aging Oscar geek. Glenda Jackson, who bores me to tears, got the Oscar for the painful act of acting alongside George Segal. The worst actor ever. hahahaha...No really. Seeing clips of Benigni and the cringy Life is Beautiful made me think "I"m surprised they haven't made a musical based on this turkey"...He's a buffoon and American audiences were once again "fascinated" by Euro-talent. No thank you. Thanks for the diversion, as our wonderful city is seemingly falling apart.
@PaulWEvans I know I showed that scene out of context and almost posted an explanation for it...maybe if I had more would have understood why he was so good there. Many have difficulty accepting Stone as a two-time Oscar winner, when other actresses never won even one. Segal? Come on...he made Jackson believable as an object of desire. Give the man some credit! I'll skip our disagreement on Benigni. And I'm happy you join us every week, especially this troubling one.
Reese Witherspoon is a great actress ! there is no doubt about that but, I THINK THE ONLY PERFORMANCE OF HER that is Oscar worthy passed completely off the Academy's radar : "The Devil's knot" ( 2013 - Atom Egoyan). NOBODY HAS SEEN THE FILM ! but, please , ALL OF YOU , do take a look at it; you all will get knowing THE EXTRAORDINARY ACTRESS Reese Witherspoon is ...forget "Legally Blonde", "Wild" (is that the title ?), "Walk the line" , "Election"; the REAL REESE WITHERSPOON AS AN ACTRESS you all will see in "Devil's knot". I''ll try to put the link of "Devil's knot" 's trailer here but, everytime I attach a youtube link the plataform erase it out !
@@ANDREandTheOscars I love Reese but never heard of this film. I think consensus is Election is her best work. And honestly Legally Blonde. If they could nominate Zellweger for BJD why not Reese for Legally Blonde? Because of the weight gain and British accent?
Blanched was definitely too mannered. That said of the group nominated she was the best. There are others I would have nominated instead. Benini was just a horrible choice with Nolte and McKellen were right there. Plus even then some were saying this was bought by Miramax.
Blanchett's win for "Aviator" was a consolation prize for being bypassed for "Elizabeth". Her Hepburn impersonation in Aviator did not impress. Monty Clift deserved nominations for just about every film he did, but "Nuremberg" should have been the film he won
@shihlin1 Lots of mentions about Blanchett's win being a 'consolation' Oscar, though I never thought of it that way. I think Clift should have won for his wonderful performance in From Here to Eternity.
Whoopi's win for Ghost was a welcome change from all the other nominees in dramatic roles in her category. I don't understand what the backlash was about with ' Life Is Beautiful'. Bringing some levity to the absurdity of the Holocaust was brilliant and the ending highlighted the effect it had on the world.
@WonderWhatHappened Good point. As others have mentioned, comedic performances result in rare Oscar wins and are never as respected as dramatic roles. Benigni's antics were not able to change the reality of how things ended, as you perfectly noted.
I like to imagine Al Pacino approaching an Oscar voter after Art Carney's win. He grabs him, kisses him, and then says "I know it was you. You broke my heart."
@davedavis8786 LOL. Might have happened if Pacino had shown up that year.
Isabelle Huppert is, in fact, amazing, and I would have voted for her.
Jackson is fine in her role, but she wouldn’t have been my pick.
I think Reese should have won. To be fair, it wasn’t a particularly strong year.
FYI: Benigni’s performance in LIB was not his first. Check out Jim Jarmusch’s Down By Law, which I think is pretty underrated.
I know most people love "Poor Things". I find it too self-consciously weird. Almost as if it's shouting "Look how weird I am".
Plus, I was strongly rooting for Lily Gladstone to win. She looked like she had a good chance until a couple of weeks before the ceremony when momentum shifted away from her and towards previous Oscar-winner Emma Stone.
Call it the Scorsese Oscar curse.
@josephpanzarella1417 I didn't 'love' that film, but I did think Stone made a bizarre story work. Gladstone didn't impress me at all, though I was sure she would win. I think you're right about the Scorsese curse...0 for 10 three times now?
@@oscarman42 Yes. 0-10 three times. First "Gangs of NY" (a film I've tried to like but, sadly, don't) then "The Irishman" (a genuine Scorsese masterpiece and one of his best. I keep hearing in my mind "It is what it is" "What it is?" "What it is") and "Killers of the Flower Moon" (just a small step below "The Irishman").
I fully enjoy your channel. Keep it going!
Thank you so much - appreciate the support!
I think the unfair denigration of Art Carney's win is just like the unfair disrespect for Judy Holliday's 1950 victory. People look at the extraordinary performances of the nominees that lost and immediately assume that an injustice was done.
@DanielOrme Couldn't agree with you more. As I stated in another comment, if people would view Carney's performance alone without comparing it to others nominated that year, I think - at least a few - might have a different opinion.
Whoopi deserved her Oscar for Ghost. Great comedic performances are always undervalued! (Of course, she should also have won for “The Colour Purple!)
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Whoopi was funny, but Hattie McDaniel was literally decades ahead of her with both timing and acting as a genuine character.
@@hank0365 what does Hattie have to do with Whoopie? They're both wonderful performances from different eras. There's room for both.
@andreasrensen6465 So true...and comedy is still not appreciated when it comes to the Oscars.
@bjesgirl I feel the same.
I would give it to Richard E Grant instead of Mahershala Ali.
Ali deserved both of his wins. Category fraud be damned! 🙌🏽🏆
He was excellent in that film.
I love Whoppi, in that film she was everything
@manunieto8481 She was not just a scene-stealer...she stole the entire film.
I loved the scene where she had to donate the money to the nuns. 😂
@@jonathanvelazquezph.d.2719 I almost showed that one.
@@jonathanvelazquezph.d.2719And the one right before inside the bank.
Oh, that long scene w the bank manager is PRECIOUS 😆 😆
A few months ago, I watched Harry And Tonto. Carney's performance was certainly good, but I felt I was watching the events of the story more than his performance. But for Godfather II, Pacino's performance has always stood out even more than the story. I feel he was more deserving of the Oscar that year.
@theell9014 This is what I want to read - from those who actually watched the film, who can honestly evaluate Carney's work against those he was nominated against. Thank you for this!
Whoopi definitely did a great job but her performance in The Color Purple was way more deserving!
@EvanBakerian Her loss in 1985 is one of the most discussed by viewers of this channel.
Yes ! Stone in "Poor things" is EXTRAORDINARY !!!! Annette Bening is a bit better in "Nyad" but I AM TOTALLY OKAY WITH STONE'S WIN !
P.S. : "Poor things" is the best film of last year ! ( was it LAST YEAR ? ... I am getting old ... my memory is starting to ... starting to ...I FORGOT the word to express what is happening to my memory).
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Who you ????
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I agree!
Oh, Jesus Christ !
ROBERTO BENIGNI !
It's important saying there's nothing wrong with "Life is beautiful"'s script ( it is PERFECT); people who say "Oh ! he used a terrible period of the history to make fun", they were unable to FEEL that movie, they were unable to experience the magic of that movie.
Since 1998 I have been saying that Roberto Benigni made the film that Federico Fellini, Charles Chaplin and Mazzaropi (Brazilian actor/director) spent their entire lives trying to achieve.
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BUT ....
BUT ....
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WHAT EXACTLY THE HELL IS THAT WHAT BENIGNI IS DOING IN FRONT OF THE CAMERA ?
I can't see a HUMAN BEING in that figure !
It's basic on acting: if you're going to play a CARICATURE character; find a way to, even if it's just for ONE SECOND, show that there's a human being in that figure; otherwise you'll have FORM WITHOUT CONTENT!
The exactly SAME "CRIME" against acting it was what Ms. Annette Bening commited in "American beauty".
P.S. : Do you all want two recent examples of actresses who did this BRILLIANTLY - showing humanity, "soul" in highly caricatured characters: CYNTHIA ERIVO and ARIANA GRANDE in "Wicked"!!!
C'mon , Michael ! I KNOW YOU ! YOU liked THE CAT, TONTO !🤣🤣🤣
@ANDREandTheOscars That's a given. I have one just like Tonto!
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People always complain that the Oscars don't give a lot of attention to comedic performances, but when one wins they get all up in arms about it, silly really. Whoever dislikes Whoopi's win is not a person I want to hang out with.
My picks on these races: Stone, Elliott, Whoopi, Hoffman, Portman (love Cate's performance tho), Clift, Burstyn (love Glenda and her movie tho), Roberts, Holm, Eisenberg, Knightley (Reese is good, Felicity is meh), McKellen (Benigni blows).
Thank you for sharing your alternate choices (in addition to the ones we both agree with).
A good performance can sometimes fall victim to a significant dislike of the movie itself. I think this largely accounts for the unpopularity of Emma Stone (La La Land) and Mahershala Ali’s (Green Book) Oscar wins. It might also explain why Glenda Jackson won instead of Ellen Burstyn for The Exorcist, which was too graphic and profane for a good section of the Academy at the time.
I thought Art Carney was amazing in Harry and Tonto and I can see why his downbeat, unaffected performance won him an Oscar, although I thought it would’ve been better if the makeup had been better, which fails in giving him a more realistic older appearance suited to the role. Cate Blanchette is superb as Katharine Hepburn in The Aviator as is Whoopi Goldberg in Ghost. Both thoroughly deserve their supporting role Oscars.
Thank you for churning out another great video, Oscarman, especially in these trying times across Los Angeles County!
Your first paragraph says it all (as you typically do) and what I should have stated (maybe I alluded to it?).
Bang on the money Paul. I'm in agreement with everything you say...
...Except Cate Blanchett in The Aviator.
Sorry, that one's a No from me.
@@oscarman42 You alluded to it; showcasing a sequence of clips of performances that are widely underappreciated can only be seen as an allusion to something else that is deficient or unwanted that is occurring.
@@gregmcfarnon1140 Thank you, Greg! I think Blanchett's performance draws praise or disappointment in equal measure.
@@paul2587 Do you write as a profession or just a hobby? I'm very impressed (for what that's worth).
Yes Whoopi should had won for the color purple but she was absolutely brilliant in Ghost
@roycerowland2699 I'm happy she won for that performance.
Love Art Carney's performance in Harry and Tonto and support that win completely.
Admire Cate Blanchette in The Aviator but would have preferred Virginia Madsen. Her scene with Paul Giamatti in the middle of Sideways is a lesson in subtle acting. Just look at how she listens to him wen describing what he likes about wine
Not a fan of Whoopi Goldberg in general and not that performance winning but understand why she did.
Glenda Jackson's win may be better accepted if she hadn't already won. I too liked this movie at the time and think that George Segal should have also been nominated for his equally important role
Benini's performance is so much reviled since it is generally well known to be another one of Weinstein's 'bought' Oscars; especially that year with the infamous Shakespeare in Love debacle.
Good list as usual Michael. Scott
I like the way Madsen describes her love of wine when Giamatti is listening to her even more.
@@paul2587 Absolutely, that's the Oscar scene right there
Thanks, as always, for offering your insights, Scott. I agree with your thoughts on Jackson winning another one so soon after the first, and especially Segal's snub. Happy that you also appreciated Carney's performance.
@@oscarman42 Just watched it again recently for the 50th (!) anniversary and still find it a very moving performance.
I always feel that Blanchett had her work cut out for her in The Aviator. At once she is playing someone very famous but also very private, so someone everyone knows and no-one knows. All she has to work from is Hepburn's own screen work. That's why her performance comes across as mannered and almost cartoonish.
As much as I dislike the performance I completely understand why she had to play it that way.
Elsewhere, I also like Jackson's performance in ATOC.
Others such as Stone, Witherspoon and even Benigni are perfectly adequate but most audiences feel there was something better from someone else. (Benigni's resemblance to Pee Wee Herman really doesn't help.)
I'm one of those who has never seen Harry And Tonto but the clips shown here really make me want to check it out.
Another unpopular win seems to be Juliette Binoche in The English Patient with even the lady herself thinking she shouldn't have won. I thought she was the best thing about the film.
Lauren Bacall may well have been a screen legend but no-one - legend or not - deserved anything for the dross that was The Mirror Has Two Faces.
@gregmcfarnon1140 What a great observation about Blanchett's performance, and especially what she had (or didn't have) to work with in creating Hepburn the person, not the actress. You and I are in synch about Bacall; nothing more I can add.
I couldn't agree more with your comment, Greg. Being the larger-than-life figure Katharine Hepburn was, Blanchett doesn't lose sight of that and her performance at times seems like a caricature of Hepburn, but I find it an authentic and compelling one at the same time.
Juliette Binoche was astounding in The English Patient and it really should have been a Best Actress win for her instead. She is such a humble soul. After The English Patient, she had Hollywood at her feet and offers abound to make her the biggest actress in the world, but she chose not to sell her soul, for want of a better expression.
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I don’t understand the hatred for Gwyneth Paltrow’s performance in Shakespeare in Love. Yes, Fernanda Montenegro should have won for Central Station, but I think that Paltrow was wonderful in that movie, and it is Oscar worthy - but her competition had been so strong that year. I think she should’ve come in third place with the voting behind Montenegro and Blanchett. But it’s not the horrifically bad Oscar win the people make it out to be.
My only issue with some of these people winning is that and it somebody else is more deserving. All of these are fantastic performances. Reese Witherspoon was excellent in that movie. And if it had been in a year that was not competitive, I would’ve been fine with her win. But it’s not even the same ballpark as Felicity Huffman’s. Whoopi Goldberg absolutely deserved an Oscar for Ghost, but I think Lorraine Bracco deserved it more for Goodfellas. Totally agree with you about Mahershala Ali. And Cate Blanchett.
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Blanchett and Montenegro were better in their films but ... PALTROW IS EXTRAORDINARY IN HER FILM .
1990-There’s day I’d select Whoopi, then Annette, then Lorraine. Like comparing apples, grapes and oranges.
Colin Firth-Nobody wants to rewatch The King’s Speech.
La La Land should’ve won Best Picture. Stone was that season’s It Girl.
M. Ali-Complete category fraud for Green Book. Both wins seem like reactions to the #SoWhite outcry.
Cate-Never so convinced that I was viewing Hepburn. Tilda Swinton would’ve been a better Hepburn, but she would’ve ridiculously towered over little Leo. I would’ve voted for Virginia Madsen.
@tomfleischhacker3172 Swinton's casting would have been interesting.
First and foremost, I hope you’re well today as your safety is on everybody’s mind. Thanks for still posting this video and running your polls for all of us during this extremely difficult week.
I agree with nearly all of your picks which I also fully appreciate and don’t understand why they overall aren’t more appreciated. I was delighted to see Emma Stone, Reese Witherspoon, and George Chakiris win.
Your video nails many of the reasons why these wins are disliked. Those wins likely were unrelated to the quality of the performances themselves which is understandably frowned on.
Consolation wins (like Cate Blanchett in the Aviator after losing with Elizabeth)
Career wins (like Don Ameche winning towards the end of his long career)
Being better in other nominated performances which lost (like Colin Firth being better in Single Man than King’s Speech)
Other nominees being better (like Edward Norton in American History X being better than Roberto Begnini in Life is Beautiful)
Here a few other possible reasons why those wins are unpopular.
Winning again too soon - Glenda Jackson and Mahershala Ali won their second Oscars just a few years after their first Oscars, since it’s such a prestigious awards not easy to win, I can’t help to prefer spreading the wealth.
Lighter/comedic performances in lighter/comedic movies being less respected - I think heavy/dramatic performances in heavy/dramatic movies are still viewed as more impressive, leaving little love for Whoopi Goldberg and Art Carney.
A win which I adore but not too many others( especially on this channel) do is Cher in Moonstruck. Yes, Glenn Close was iconic in Fatal Attraction. But was she more deserving than Cher? Not to me. I’ve seen Moonstruck at least 20 times and it never fails to make me smile, specifically for Cher’s radiant performance. For anybody unhappy with Cher’s win, I’d tell them to snap out of it.
I’ll continue sending positive thoughts your way. Take care, my friend.
@AliGhozati1216 I am very touched by your kindness and concern. Everyone is on edge here, but we're living our lives as best we can. You know I appreciate your feedback, and once again you not only "get" what I'm trying to say, but you embellish my thoughts so eloquently (love your retort to Cher's win). Your knowledge and intelligence about films and the Oscars always inspires me want to raise the bar!
There's someone on here calling themselves Gabby who definitely agrees with you on Cher's win.
Would you also slap the person as you say "snap out of it"? 🤭 The slap makes the delivery a lot more impressive for Cher.
@jonathanvelazquezph.d.2719 You’re 100% right😊 - The slap is essential😁 How much of Cher’s win do you think can be attributed to that single line in that single moment? My guess is a significant amount. I wish she’s do more movies.
@@AliGhozati1216 More movies and more slapping...yes 😄
I hate musicals so I suffered with La La Land but I wanted to see what the fuzz was about. But I saw Jackie and Portman was incredible.
To this day I can't understand Goldberg's win. Especially next to Bracco.
I didn't see Walk the line but Huffman's performance was out of this world.
I appreciate you sharing your opinions on these various performances.
Not popular is Mark Rylance winning Best Supporting Actor for "Bridge of Spies." I saw the film when it premiered and thought right away he would win the Oscar.
@VTMCompany One of the more surprising wins, not because he didn't deserve it, but the thinking was that Stallone would get a career Oscar.
Good choice
Who hates on Whoopi's performance? That's considered an all time best supporting win. I see it in a lot of top 10 lists.
With Blanchett, she is so excellent in everything. I think the Aviator performance is good, but doesn't incite the passion of her other performances.
@bjesgirl I thought so, too, but came across some negative comments, not only on this channel but others as well. Glad to see so much support for her win.
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Thats what I thought also but ... in the last years people are saying she was good in Color purple and overrated in Ghost.
@@ANDREandTheOscars I kind of can't pick which Whoopi performance I prefer. Color Purple is so emotionally powerful, Ghost is more comedic but also emotional. They're both "perfect" for what they are. I would say Ghost is more unique because I couldn't see anyone else playing that character. Weird when people hate on an Oscar win because they prefer another performance from the same actor.
Stone/La La Land: She's third behind Huppert and Negga. Leagues better than Portman in Jackie, though.
Ali/Green Book: Not a bad performance, but lead and not worthy of the win. Richard E. Grant truly deserved it that year. At least Rockwell didn't win for Vice.
Goldberg/Ghost: Truly deserved it. A fantastic comedic performance. Iconic, timeless. All the other nominees are...questionable that year.
Carney/Harry and Tonto: It's a fine performance. Nicholson or Pacino not winning is kind of ridiculous, though.
Blanchett/The Aviator: She's fine. The winner that year should've been Portman in Closer.
Chakiris/West Side Story: An really bad performance in terms of acting. Everyone is bad in WSS except Moreno, though.
Jackson/A Touch of Class: Burstyn or Streissand for sure.
Ameche: He's by far the worst in the entire cast.
Firth: Completely deserved the win for a A Single Man.
Witherspoon: Ugh. She should've been nominated for Election and that's it.
Benigni/Life is Beautiful: I actually like this performance but McKellen deserved it that year.
Thank you for sharing your honest and candid thoughts on these performances and your alternate choices.
Do you think Viola Davis would've beaten Emma Stone had she gone Lead instead of Supporting for Fences?
@@jonathanvelazquezph.d.2719 I certainly do.
Whoopi deserved the Oscar for BOTH Color Purple and Ghost.
Her Purple's chances sunk when Spielberg's film was attacked by left and right for not accurately portraying the Black experience.
I don't think anyone can disagree w her Ghost win.
Imagine watching Ghost without Whoopi's presence and the film loses some of its appeal.
Just the mere sight of watching Whoopi pop up in Ghost brings chuckles
Glad to see how much support her performance is getting!
None of the 2006 best actress noms were especially memorable. Even now, none of them strike me as award worthy.
@Ebelg-v7h Don't stop there - who would have made your list?
@@oscarman42 There were a few years where they shouldn't even have bothered. A bunch of so-so performances in totally forgettable films. This year looks like anther one tho I haven't seen HARD TRUTHS yet.
@@Ebelg-v7hThis year's performances are forgettable? I know some men hates the Substance, but many including me loves and relate to the film🙏. Also Anora, Babygirl , Torres etc are memorable.. ❤
Within the first 30 seconds of video : TOMEI 😂😂😂
Poor woman !!!
Paltrow got so pissed off with the protests that she uses her Oscar to hold the door 😂😂😂
Silly Paltrow ... If I were her I would say : "Cry, babies, cry !!! It's mine !!!! ... Blanchett and Montenegro my a_s !!!! " 😂😂😂
Both actresses have had to live down a lot of negativity regarding their respective wins. But you're right...each is an Academy Award winner!
In private, I'm sure that's exactly what she does say.
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YES !!!!!!!, Greg !!!!!🤣🤣🤣
I always find LaLa Land problematic, because I adore The Umbrellas of Cherbourg. It’s visually so much more appealing, and Catherine Deneauve is just luminous. And of course the brilliant score by Michel LeGrand, I Will wait for You, just sends me into tears. And Colin Firth for A Single Man. And thank you for always including who else was up for an Award in the category. And lastly, I think Joachim Phoenix and Ryan Gosling were both better than their Oscar winning female leads. Cheers from Wisconsin.
@robb2biago I appreciate your inclusion of Cherbourg, a film that has gained more respect over the years. La La Land came out at the right time, though it's loss as Best Picture signaled, to me, that the Academy wasn't as enamored with it as originally thought. Agree with you about Phoenix...in another year, he would have easily won. Look forward to your input on future videos.
Do it! You are old. Who can argue with such a nugget of wisdom?
@meropale Loved Carney's humility in that speech.
"Naughty" !!!!!!!!🤣🤣🤣
@ANDREandTheOscars I can be...
I agree with most of your assessments in this video. Chakiris' win is based on his skill as using dance to develop a character and when he is not dancing his main acting partner is Moreno who helps elevate his performance. Carney's win is classic example of the person who is probably #3 in the odds winning because both Nicholson and Pacino are excellent that they vote split. If Nicholson won for Chinatown no one would be complaining about Pacino's loss for The Godfather Part II.
@tjh12473 Great point about Nicholson and Pacino.
Richard E. Grant so deserved the Oscar over Ali's "I"ve seen it before" performance. Grant's was definitely a supporting performance, and a truly brilliant one at that. One of the worst oversights in Oscar history in my opinion.
@johnnolan5579 An alternate choice which has been echoed by many here thus far...I too thought he was excellent.
I feel the George Chakiris discourse over him winning the Oscar is the anti-musical crowd talking. I've also seen many people talk about how Judy Garland should've won over Rita Moreno. People seem to forget that being in musicals where you can sing, dance, and act shows you have chops too just like what many people seem to think prestige acting is. West Side Story was a "realistic" musical at the time that tackled issues while also recalling the past grand musicals of great dance numbers. So I agree that George Chakiris should've won over Montgomery Clift.
@adrielayson749 You're preaching to the choir here!
Oh ! you CONFESS in the following about the CAT 🤣
Oh ! Against Marhashala ????
ADAM DRIVER !!!!
ADAM DRIVER IS THE BEST AMERICAN ACTOR OF THE MOMENT !!!
GIVE THE OSCAR FOR DRIVER FOR ANYTHING, PLEASE !!!
Give it to him for "Star Wars" , AT LEAST !!!
ANDREandTheOscars I expected you to mention Driver! You never disappoint!
Adam Driver always impresses
Great video michael, il go back a bit in the best actor category to 3 great performances that I thought were excellent but most people believe the more iconic and better known performances should have won, firstly robert donats wonderful performance in goodbye mr chips was far superior to clark gable in gone with the wind, as was james stewart and laurence olivier that year, gary cooper was outstanding i thought in the often criticised sergeant york again wining over orson welles in citizen kane and finally paul lukas gave a superb performance in watch on the rhine beating bogey in casablanca, all 3 were deserving. I agree with you about celeste holm and glenda jackson, I prefer glenda in a touch of class. I'd have awarded jack nicholson in 74 for chinatown and pacino in 75 for dog day afternoon.
@patburke5740 I've noticed more support for Donat's win, and I think it's perhaps people actually saw the film and now understand his win (hard to notice when up against a behemoth like GWTW!). You don't hear much about Lukas or his film anymore. Thank you - as always - for being such an important part of this channel by providing such wonderful observations on each topic.
I am not going to weigh in on whether a particular individual you name should or should not have won an Academy Award in their given year. But what I will do is wholeheartedly salute you for doing what I have done, for years, when having similar types of discussions with friends: I insist that they look at the entire list of nominees in the category before saying whether a person's win was or was not deserved. You always need to put these things in context. ///// But secondly, I would point out that moviemaking is a business, and "Hollywood" is the company town where the business traditionally has been headquartered. The Oscars are that business' company picnic, where they dole out awards to their friends and colleagues based on numerous factors. We who are outsiders can weigh in, of course, when we think the giving of an award in a particular category was not justified, but it's not our call to make. They are not our awards. They are the door prizes given out at Hollywood's company picnic, and if they want to give out "career Oscars" (as they so often do), that's their call to make. Did John Wayne legitimately deserve his "True Grit" Oscar on artistic merit more than fellow nominees Dustin Hoffman and Jon Voight for their remarkable work in "Midnight Cowboy," or, my preference that year, Peter O'Toole for his meticulous acting in "Goodbye, Mr. Chips"? The answer doesn't matter. The fact is that Oscar voters in 1970 chose to honor industry icon Wayne with his only competitive Oscar victory (and only his second nomination). However, I also must say that I am flabbergasted that while Peter O'Toole had a 44-year career on screen (and eight nominations for Best Actor), he never won a competitive Oscar, just an Honorary Oscar in 2003; yet by age 35, Emma Stone had been given TWO Best Actress Oscars! It doesn't seem right.
@tscribe515 Stay tuned....the John Wayne win is coming up in a few weeks. Thanks for such a great discussion on the whole Oscar thing. Would love to hear those talks with your friends and how receptive they are (or aren't) to your suggestion.
I think there are performances that win Oscars because of the role and the movie itself; John Wayne's win is one of them, and I have to admit I'm slightly biased in favor of it.
@@paul2587 Now that surprises me. That win will be discussed soon.
@@oscarman42 I look forward to it; it already has the makings of an interesting debate.
I respect your reasoning even if don’t agree with the choices.
That's what the channel is all about - no right or wrong here. Disagreements are welcome! If you're comfortable sharing your thoughts on any of these wins, please feel free.
Harry and Tonto isa great 'slice of life' film. Endearing and charming and a well deserved win. I liked the perfor,ance of his overweight and nerdy grandson.
The Green Book, well I agree with Spike Lee.
Another Huh? winner could be Jack Lennon in 'Save the Tiger' . THat was an upset win as well.
On a side note, do you agree with Jean Smart's suggestion to not televise the upcoming prize award shows and use the money instead to help LA rebuild? I'm on the side of 'the show must go on' but maybe have these ceremonies in NYC?
💯I love the Academy Awards, but the financing and the resources might be better placed this year.
Yes, great idea.
The viewing figures are tanking anyway.
@michelsennett5375 Glad you asked that question. While I understand and greatly empathize with her stance, I also believe that people need a distraction more than ever (everyone is on edge here). And while it will be difficult for celebrities to dress up and smile for the cameras, it may also provide an opportunity to remind people that they should come together in times of tragedy. So, I'm with you!
@paul2587 The resources could come from many of the participants, who earn more than what the Academy could donate.
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I agree that Whoopi Goldberg was a scene stealer in Ghost--magnificently so, with an outstanding performance that was both hilarious at times and very touching at others and absolutely deserving of that Oscar. Rather than Cate Blanchett, I'd have given the Oscar to Natalie Portman that year for Closer. Natalie's performances have, for me, been up and down over the years, but I found her portrayal of "Alice" in Closer nothing short of mesmerizing. I just don't get all the love for Emma Stone. I never have. I've always found her to be just sort of "meh" as an actress (although I will admit that I didn't see Poor Things). As for LaLa Land, I went in with high expectations based on all the hype and, still today, consider it to be one giant bucket of complete and utter drivel--bad acting, bad writing, horrible music, and ill-timed dance numbers (and this is coming from a guy who actually really loves musicals). George Chakiris was great in West Side Story; no qualms whatsoever about his win.
@jasonhull9154 Thank you for sharing your thoughts on these winning performances. I always learn from the viewers of this channel, who never shy away from offering their candid opinions!
I agree with you one hundred percent about Mahershala Ali's performance in Moonlight. It was undeserving of being nominated let alone win. He had nothing to do in Moonlight, I never understood the hype that performance got. He was so much better in Green Book and I like his second win.
Exactly. A fine actor, but 2 Oscars in 3 years?
oh I beg to differ.I think he deserved the Moonlight win, 100%. For me, his character haunted the movie. It was a smart, refreshing and heartfelt performance. I've not seen Green Book, so there's that.
@@PaulWEvans Lots of people feel the same about his performance...another instance where perhaps I missed something.
It's the age of DEI, remember.
@@gregmcfarnon1140 stupid statement but whatever.
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I don't know how I haven't ended up in jail yet for what I say about Tom Hanks!!!!!!
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@ANDREandTheOscars He's heard it, and worse. It's what comes when choosing to be in that profession.
What a great video, Michael! Congrats! We continue our prayer and support to all those who are enduring the terrible fires in LA. My heart goes out to all of you!
Now to the video! There are some performances everyone seems to be against that I actually enjoy as well. Holly Hunter is not a favourite actress of mine, but her role in The Piano was outstanding! Jane Campion made such a tender film and some of its images are still etched in my mind, not least because of the performances. I think there is some criticism against her because she won over Angela Bassett as Tina Turner, and What’s Love Got to Do With It is a very good movie, but it doesn’t come close to the greatness of The Piano, in my mind. I also really enjoy Nicole Kidman’s win for The Hours. Now, there is a debate over whether she is a supporting character, but I don’t mind that. For me, she was so moving in it and acted as an anchor for the entire story to work. She was just marvelous, but if she had been submitted as supporting, I would have liked to have seen Julianne Moore in Far From Heaven - another gem of a movie. Also, Moore’s win is very maligned because nobody has seen Still Alice. That’s some very fine work, though not better than Rosamund Pike in Gone Girl.
As for your picks, Michael. I agree with your take on Whoopi Goldberg. I think she should have won out of the nominees, but out of all the performances I’ve seen from that year, Talia Shire takes it for The Godfather Pt. 3. Goldberg is one of those actors who has a clear strength, but it doesn’t mean that she can’t play different roles. For example, she was a complete riot in The Player! Very funny but also helped with building up the tension, because she plays the character in a very smart way. I wish she could have a career revival like Jamie Lee Curtis is having, but with her talk show it’s unlikely.
Regarding, Roberto Benigni… I can’t say I enjoy it very much. It’s not as though I find it offensive - I don’t - but the movie just doesn’t work for me. I enjoy the father-son relationship aspect of the film, but I find the rest of it not credible. It’s always struck me as a film that tries to talk about the horrors of the Holocaust but also gain a profit while doing it, like The Boy in The Striped Pijamas or The Book Thief. This type of movie that you know the audience should better get out their handkerchiefs because, without a shadow of a doubt, the ending will be made to, as they say in The Player, not get “a dry eye in the house”. Well, my eyes were dry, my mind cynical and my bowels irritated, because while everyone is paying attention to the story, I’m think “boy, they got away with another manipulative film to sell tickets”. My vote that year would have been Ian McKellen in Gods and Monsters. I don’t love the film, but his performance was perfect.
Also, thank you for putting my comment in the video! Really made my day! Hope everything is good with you all!
Excellent analyses, Rafael. I concur with most of your judgements
Was Whoopi Goldberg in The Player?
I have no recollection of that whatsoever.
@rafaelsolimene5350 I consider myself blessed, not only for your kindness and support during the recent events, but also for your being a member of this channel. You always provide thought-provoking, articulate essays which greatly elevate the material, and for which I am very grateful. I showcased your comment to brag: "Look at the type of people who watch my videos!" I learn so much from you, and I am humbled that you spend the time not only to watch each week (and vote in the polls), but also to compose such detailed commentary afterwards. Thank you.
@williamreed2558 Two Oscar scholars I look up to!
@oscarman42 Thank you, Michael. I look up to Rafael as well.
I think with Emma Stone it's more of people getting tired of the hype of La La Land than her in general and possible in my opinion that the if Viola Davis was put in the Lead category the race of Best Actress would have been more suspenseful. Mahershala Ali winning for Green Book is the least of my worries but Green Book overrall is a problematic film. I think people saw Whoopi's win as a consolation prize but I think she definitely deserved the win. I can't comment about Art Carney. Cate Blanchett was probably considered a consolation prize (Notice the pattern, lose in Best Actress win in Supporting: Whoopi, Renee, Cate Viola) also that accent was not it. With Chikaris I'm still bitter that he wasn't actually Latino because he fooled me for sure it was probably the least offensive portrayal. Glenda's second win was a shocker but there is no way in hell Streisand stood an actual chance that year critics probably thought it would be Burstyn or Woodward.
@christianaguilera1469 If Davis was in lead I think she would have won, especially since LLL didn't win Best Picture (evidence that the Academy wasn't unanimous in its love for the film). Love your observation on the winning "pattern"! Did you know that Chakiris played the role of Riff in the London production?
@@oscarman42 I did know about Chakiris being Riff in London.
@@christianaguilera1469 Quite the contrast in roles! Of course, they added dark makeup to Chakiris when he was cast as Bernardo (they did the same to Rita, which she hated).
@@oscarman42 It doesn't surprise me
@@oscarman42 I so badly wish Viola would have gone lead for Fences. I believe she would have beat Stone and would have gone down in history for that win. Oh well.
Whoopi was great in “Ghost” but I loved Lorraine Bracco in Goodfellas she’s a worthy contender amongst all the legendary male actors in the film
Art Carney deserved his Oscar!
LOL no
@MrS98VAC I agree! If the performance was evaluated solely by itself and not compared to the others, more people would think the same.
1.) I saw Harry and Tonto once and I enjoyed it (sorta reminds me of a Payne movie) and maybe he won in part because his sweet-but-stubborn old man character was more relatable for most people (unless you're in the mob, in which case Michael Corleone might be more more relatable). And Carney was quite good. 2.) Whoopi was very funny in Ghost, and the "you in danger girl" line is probably what got her the Oscar, but I think Bening was more deserving. 3.) I would have voted for either Okonedo or Madsen instead of Blanchett. 4.) I have to weigh in: Ellen Burstyn absolutely deserved to win for The Exorcist, it was a better movie and one of the best performances ever. Sorry my friend. 5.) Ameche won in a relatively weak field, so even if the performance wasn't especially great, I don't think he stole the Oscar from someone who really deserved it.
@davedavis8786 Great analysis of these performances and wins. I appreciate your input.
Whoopi absolutely stole the spotlight in Ghost! Demi and Patrick were alright, but Whoopi was the real star. It was an awesome win, especially for a comedic role!
I agree!
I would have given the award to Tom Hanks over Roberto Benini. One disputed award I always champion is Marisa Tomei for My Cousin Vinnie. She ate up the screen with that role.
Tomei's is easily among the Top 5 wins most discussed on this channel. As a matter of fact, it will be featured (again) in an upcoming video!
Richard E. Grant would have gotten my vote. He stole the film.
He was excellent.
Annette Bening for THE GRIFTERS should have won.
1956 - Sorry, Michael, as much as you and I love Dorothy Malone’s performance for WRITTEN ON THE WIND, I would have voted for I Mercedes McCambridge for GIANT. McCambridge said that Luz Benedict was her favorite role.
1961 - You knew this was coming, but I would have voted for Judy Garland and Montgomery Clift for JUDGMENT AT NUREMBERG in the Best Supporting Actress and Best Supporting Actor categories over what’s their names, oh yeah, Rita Moreno and George Chakiris. Michael, I hate to tell you this (please don’t hate me), but ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY wrote of WEST SIDE STORY that if you take out the choreography and the cinematography there wasn’t much of a movie.
1990 - I would have voted for Annette Benning for THE GRIFTERS with Lorraine Bracco for GOODFELLAS as my second choice for Best Supporting Actress.
1947 - I am a fan of Celeste Holm, but I can barely remember her in GENTLEMEN’S AGREEMENT. I would have preferred for her to win for COME TO THE STABLE (1949) and/or ALL ABOUT EVE (1950)
1970 - Maureen Stapleton gave the better performance in AIRPORT, but Helen Hayes is the performance I remember in the film. I wish people would stop bashing the performance of Ms. Hayes,
1960 -Yes, Shirley Jones gave a great performance in ELMER GANTRY. I suspect Hollywood wasn’t expecting her to give such a performance. Still, I would have voted for Glynnis Johns for THE SUNDOWNERS.
FYI: The sutures in my left hand for my carpal tunnel surgery come out on Tuesday. When I got the sutures taken out on my right hand, the removal the sutures hurt more than the surgery. I will be wearing the brace for my right wrist for another month,
@ConanTheLibrarian-n5q Even with your continued pain, you take the time to joust with me on each topic, and I appreciate it! These discussions are like arm wrestling - ok, bad example in your case. Seriously, though, I always enjoy reading your candid thoughts - they're honest, and also demonstrate your love of film and the Oscars, which is what the channel is all about! If everyone agreed with me all the time it would be rather boring, wouldn't it? Keep us posted on your healing.
I thought Whoopi deserved her Oscar for Ghost.
I would've taken Ellen Burstyn for The Exorcist over Glenda Jackson.
I would've picked Jackie Gleason and George C.Scott for The Hustler over George Chakiris. I thought George was great on Route 66 TV show and it showed after he was fired as his replacement was less than stellar.
Emma Stone deserved her win for LA LA Land and that performance/movie is far more remembered compared to the other performances or movies that year.
I get Art Carney was this icon but he didn't even deserve to be nominated for Harry and Tonto. Al Pacino deserved it for The Godfather 2, Jack was a close 2nd for Chinatown, I would have even taken Finney or Hoffman that year over Art. Gene Hackman for The Conversation should've had that nominated spot over Art.
@EddieHenderson92 Curious...what about Carney's performance was unworthy of even a nomination? Or did you just feel that his spot should have gone to Hackman instead?
@@oscarman42 Art wasn't as good as the others, I think the movie is average at best and the Academy clearly wanted to give him this award for his whole career, but I seriously doubt the voters actually thought he gave the best performance that year. Also, Gene Hackman gives one of the best performances of his career in The Conversation and should've been nominated.
I adore Glenda in A Touch of Class and I'm so happy she won for it
You and me both, Fritz!
Cher wore an outrageous outfit to the Oscars and still couldn't get a nomination for Mask. However, Don Ameche breakdances in Cocoon and gets and Oscar. Rolling my eyes! Yes, I saw the show back then.
Actually, Cher wore that outfit after she was snubbed for her performance in Mask and presented the Oscar to Ameche.
Alright ... alright !
I confess, officer ! I am not one those who complains about Stone in "La la land" because ... well ... I COULDN'T GO ALL THRU IT !!! (👀)... I've stopped the film half way !!!😱
But ... "Moonlight" is so awful I think I am going to give "LALALA" a second chance !!! I PROMISE !!!
I hated LLL & I CAN'T EVEN SAY THE NAME!!
Wins I defend - Judy Holliday for Born Yesterday
Mira Sorvino for Mighty Aphrodite . I think many wanted Kate Winslet and Sense and Sensibility is the better film but I think many wanted could play Marianne .
Alan Arkin for Little Miss Sunshine I feel was deserved
Whoopi Goldberg deserved the Oscar for Ghost and The Color Purple
Celeste Holm was deserving for Gentlemen’s Agreement
I wasn’t crazy about The Kings Speech but Colin Firth did a good job with his role.
I was a I liked A Touch of Class so much after hearing so much negativity. I love that Glenda Jackson won . I also prefer Ellen Burstyn’s performance in Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore over The Exorcist.
kellie-nd1yp It's such a shame that Holiday's performance doesn't get the respect it deserves. On its own merits, she was wonderful - but her win will always be overshadowed by Davis and Swanson. I don't envy the voters that year. I'm trying to think of a topic where I can include Sorvino's win, one many didn't like then, or now. Loved reading your thoughts on the others too.
@@oscarman42 and it doesn't help that Holliday died so young and a smaller filmology.Davis had like over a 100 films.Swamson lived for decadeds and appeared everywhere even appearing on the Carol Burnett show were her most famous role was regularly spoofed. I would recommend to anyone hasn't seen it to check it out now that the show is avialable to see.
I AM SORRY for Marhashala, but "Green book" and "Moonlight" are SO AWFUL that I almost can't remember his performances in those films.
It was a torture to watch those films !
I was IN A TRANCE while watching those so, I was not able to analyse the work of the actors. I remember flashs/fragments ... I remember a CAR, I remember Marhashala in the sea swimming, I remember someone playing Jazz, I remember a SAND STORM ... Oh, no ! That was "The English Patient", another one I was in a trance ...
Too Funny
@ANDREandTheOscars Moonlight did nothing for me, but I enjoyed Green Book's story (and thought both actors were excellent). But you're right - neither film holds a candle to Bridesmaids, right? ;-)
@@oscarman42 .
"BRIDESMAIDS" IS A MASTERPIECE ! THE BEST FILM OF 2011 ( National board of review agrees to me).
Despite having a person all thru it trying to destroy the Wiig's and Feig's genious TALE OF LOYALTY AND FRIENDSHIP !
P.S.: I've had to look it up for "Hold a candle" ... I didn't know the idiomatic expression.
@@ANDREandTheOscars You're learning many of our idioms!
Agreed, he's a great actor but both those movies are very meh.
I turned the video on TV NOW ... only now I saw the Oscar with Michael's/Oscarman's head ....😂😂😂😂
@ANDREandTheOscars The only reason I'm on TV right now...
@@oscarman42 .
You are talking about the acting profession?
To me, the most fantastic aspect of "Tootsie" it's not the comedy, it's not the "man dessed as a woman" factor; that film to me it's about HOW HARD IS BEING ACTOR IN THE WORLD. I relate completely with Garr's character, Dustin's character, Lange's character, Murray's character (being a writer is even harder).
I've quit ! I've quit in 2010, Michael ! my stage company lost a 'Coca-cola' sponsorship (is there this word ? ...you know what I mean : money) and ... it was impossible to work any longer ...
BUT, PLEASE ... YOU DON'T DO THIS ! in USA is a little bit easier !
@@ANDREandTheOscars It's difficult to make a living as an actor no matter where you live. Very competitive...I do it for fun, like this one.
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@@oscarman42 .
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As you told me some months ago : you have played lots of doctors and lawyers ... you fit indeed !
Have you read the comments box ?
The comment I liked the most was :
" The actor who played the doctor has never got off the character" !!!
And the comment is with THOUSANDS of "Likes" !!!
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You're the best, man !!!
That whole year was trash with Reese .... Felicity and Heath should have won ... I know people go for Capote and I'm alone but Heaths performance is one of my five fave actors performances eve
@josephmenna1133 Thank you for sharing your thoughts on that year.
A big NO to Don Ameche! The win should have gone to William Hickey in PRIZZI'S HONOR.
@Ebelg-v7h Hickey actually said he was attending the Oscars "to watch Ameche win."
@@oscarman42 The Ameche disco scene with the obvious double is embarrassingly bad.
Ameche - ABSOLUTELY !!!! he's very well in the part.
MY ISSUE with that Oscar nomination and win it's that : WILFORD BRIMLEY'S PERFORMANCE IT'S THE BEST OF THE FILM !
If Academy wanted to award someone out of that film .... WHY NOT BRIMLEY ?
What kind of creteria they used to choose Ameche and not Brimley ??? I don't get it ! I swear !
In fact, Hume Cronyn IS AS GOOD AS AMECHE (!!!!!!); them 3 are on the same level with BRIMLEY being the stand out !!!!
I think these performances get hated on bc they win over others that became more iconic and beloved, I mean I’m pretty sure most people who hate art carney win is bc he got it over Al Pacino and jack Nicholson career best performances never even watched harry and Tonto, when iconography comes into play it’s gonna be shocking that it wasn’t revered in its prime as it is today, but it goes to show (and as cliche as this sound) the academy isn’t the merit to what truly great cinema, it’s represents what goes on BTS in Hollywood and is a business
I would give my vote to Jennifer Lawrence in silver lining playbook I feel she was really good in that film and deserved her Oscar but I do understand and to a certain extent, agree on how unfair Jessica chastian in zero dark thirty and the late great Emmanuelle Riva in amour were snubbed when they gave objectively speaking better performances, I would also die on a hill for Halle berry oscar win for monsters ball the historical accomplishment truly became more of a curse than the true blessing it should’ve been, allowing bad faith racist trolls to dismiss it and bc it didn’t do anything for her career when compared to her white peers (further proving the academy isn’t as serious as it should be taken) but only sissy speack in my view gave a better performance than her among the nominees, Halle was a runner up
@Kevin-rg3yc In hindsight, I should have approached this topic as Oscar wins people don't like, rather than performances, as I agree with your point as to the feelings expressed by many on these choices by the Academy. I agree with you about Lawrence. As for Berry, what bothers me more is the vitriol that has been expressed about her acceptance speech - I was shocked by how many thought her emotions were fake, insincere (!) and even manipulative. I cry every time I watch that clip.
I’ve yet to like the Oscar going to Gloria Grahame for the tiny amount she did in TBATB. What Jean Hagen did in Singin’ in the Rain was astounding. GG had roles in four movies in 1952, so voters probably rewarded the four different characters. Lina Lamont is still the brilliant performance of all four combined.
@tomfleischhacker3172 I agree. There was nothing Oscar-worthy in Grahame's performance - but as you stated, appearing in multiple films that year most likely helped to keep her name on the minds of voters.
I didn't know about this resistance to Chakkiris' victory. I've learned here on "Oscarman channel" about this rejection.
I confess that it was a shock for me because, in my country (Brazil) the film is considered (by critics, the press, the public and Fine Arts Academies) a PIECE OF ART, like a work by Mozart, Vivaldi or Bach, or a painting by Van Gogh and, the TWO PERFORMANCES (Chakkiris and Moreno) are highly respected.
I, personally, like all the cast in the film. The weakest link is Beymer. Tamblyn, for instance, is fascinating !
@ANDREandTheOscars I didn't know the film was so revered there! I love it! I recently read an interview with Beymer, where he expressed his disappointment with his performance. He stated that Robert Wise, the director, told him to play Tony as "nice," even though Beymer felt it was the wrong interpretation of the character.
My beef with Art Carney winning Best Actor for H&T isn't that I thought his performance or the movie was bad it just wasn't as great as the others that year. If you're a fan of Chinatown/Jack Nicholson(I'm in this camp)or The Godfather Part II/Al Pacino you're a fan of all-time great movies and performances. I would also say that the unnominated performance by Gene Hackman in The Conversation was also a superior performance/movie to Carney/H&T. Dustin Hoffman in Lenny is another I would take over Carney.
My biggest problem with Benigni's win was that he won it because he acted a fool at the Golden Globes so as Hollywood does, made him flavor of the day. Tom Hanks in Saving Private Ryan would've been a better choice. My problem isn't with him being in Holocaust movie. I think 2 of the best support actor performances thst deserved Oscars didn't win(Laurence Olivier in Marathon Man & Ralph Fiennes in Schindler's List)were characters involved in the Holocaust.
Cate Blanchett should have 3 or 4 Oscars, including for THE AVIATOR. I, too, would give Richard E. Grant the Oscar over Ali.
@jdt5976 I believe Blanchett will become a 3-time winner - it's all about timing. Grant was excellent.
As much as I loved Olivia Coleman in The Favourite, This years best actress should have gone to Glen Close in The Wife.
The viewers of this channel have almost uniformly agreed upon that one.
No question and Coleman felt more like a supporting character. It's really about Emma and Rachel characters trying to outdo each other.
Melissa McCarthy in Can You Ever Forgive Me? was better than both of them.
Interesting to hear your opinions on these “surprise” oscar wins. The only one I really disagree with is Harry and Tonto. Yes, I’ve seen it and Art Carney was excellent, but really nowhere near the same level as. Jack Nicholson in Chinatown or Al Pacino or Pacino in Godfather II,. or even Hoffman in Lenny were more deserving (in my opinion). {Possibly they canceled each other out and Carney slid in? For 2004 I would have definitely chosen Virginia Madsen over Cate. Just a small not-pick: Celeste Holm’s debut wasn’t gentleman’s agreement - That was 1947, and Three Little Girls in Blue was 1946.
I liked Harry and Tonto; it was a good human-interest story. Emma Stone was also perfect in La La Land.
@barttanner8162 Yay! Another who appreciates H&T. I knew I wasn't the only one.
Natalie Portman should’ve won For Closer Instead of Cate Blanchett💯
Eric Eoberts Deserved to win than Don 💯
Seeing lots of comments in favor of a Portman win.
While I do think Emma Stone gave a good performance in La La Land, I still believe the actress who deserved the award more was Isabelle Huppert for Elle. That was just stunning work, in my opinion. I found myself thinking about her performance the most long after I'd seen the movie. I think Emma Stone's performance in The Favourite was much better and more deserving.
I absolutely concur with you, on all counts, regarding Mahershala Ali in Green Book.
As for Whoopi Goldberg, I'm sorry but, I don't think her performance in Ghost was Oscar worthy. She was funny, of course, but I didn't find it spectacular in any way. My vote would have gone to Annette Benning in The Grifters.
Yeah, Art Carney was not deserving of the Oscar for Harry and Tonto. In my opinion, it should have actually been a tie...Jack and Al.
While I absolutely respect Cate Blanchett's performance in The Aviator, I believe Natalie Portman should have received it for Closer, a difficult pick over Sophie Okonedo for Hotel Rwanda.
I absolutely adore West Side Story! However, I'm unfortunately in the camp that thinks George Chakiris should not have won the Oscar for it. I, to this day, believe Ed Begley more than deserved to win for Sweet Bird of Youth, as did Geraldine Page for supporting actress...but that's for another time lol.
Regarding the Best Actress Oscar for 1973, I don't even have to think about it, I'll always believe this should have been Ellen Burstyn's first Oscar win for The Exorcist....a much more riveting performance than in Alice doesn't live her anymore. Her other win should most definitely have been for Requiem for a dream.
Finally, I very much love the film Life is Beautiful and adore Roberto's performance in it. However, the actor who deserved the award that year was Edward Norton for American History X. A difficult subject matter, but my God! What a performance from Edward Norton, it was bone chilling, poignant and his character arc is incredible.
@wnk1984 Thank you for always providing us with such detailed explanations about your thoughts on these nominated and winning performances.
I like Cher but she should have won for Mask and not Moonstruck. Glen Close performance in Fatal Attraction is iconic!!
Agree 100% about Cher and Mask - her best work.
I’ve only seen a handful of these performances, so I can only give limited opinions.
- I personally just didn’t care for La La Land that much. I thought it was fine, but overrated. And I thought Emma Stone was similarly just fine. I liked her dancing, but I thought her singing was breathy, and Mia as a character just didn’t seem very complex or interesting. I haven’t seen any of the other nominated performances, so for all I know, maybe she was the best that year, but to me, it was just an unremarkable win.
- I think you kind of answered your own question with George Chakiris. Dancing and acting aren’t the same thing, and the Bernardo performance is more the former than the latter. Although personally, I’m not a huge fan of West Side Story, (I like it more as a soundtrack than a movie), so maybe I’m just biased against it. Conversely, I love Judgement at Nuremberg, so I’m biased towards Montgomery Cliff. George C. Scott is pretty memorable in The Hustler, although I’m not the biggest fan of the movie as a whole, so it’s hard for me to judge him fairly.
- I love Glenda Jackson in A Touch of Class personally. My best guess is that the movie itself isn’t as well-liked today.
- Celeste Holm I thought was good in Gentleman’s Agreement, I was just surprised she won the Oscar and the Golden Globe. I thought there would’ve been another performance that year that was more impressive. Although I the only other performances I saw were Gloria Grahame and Anne Revere, which I preferred Holm over, so perhaps she was the best.
I appreciate your opinions on these performances and wins. Being a fan of film musicals, I'm likely biased regarding La La Land, but I also admit to not re-watching it with any great frequency. Some actors are "of the moment," which could explain Holm's Oscar for her film debut.
Even though Whoopi Goldberg was great in ghost I personally would have voted for Lorraine bracco who was very underrated in goodfellas …but still it’s weird that people always say comedic performances are overlooked but when they reward ones like in this case or with Marissa Tomei people trash these choices …
@sh1ar I agree. It's an interesting observation of the Academy's Catch-22 when it comes to comedic performances.
Good day! 1) Emma -kewl, 2) MrAli - loved him & movie, Mr Grant was outstanding!!, 3) Whoopi - believe she should have won both!! 《no her politics, but love her acting》, 4) Art - Great : career award! every other nom was Great also, 5) Cate - good, 6) GeorgeS - combination act&dance is why [Jackie Gleason WINNER! to me], 7) GJackson - ("Hello Gorgeous" should have won), 8) DonA - great actor w/ career, 9) CelesteH - CLASS, 10) CFirth - good but overated to me, 11) love ReeseW, but LOVE Felicity Huffmans"her best work", 12 ) RBenini - sorry, ANY OTHER ACTOR because Tom - Great, Ian McKellan -Winner, Nolte - Great, MrNorton - True Real Depiction! Still love your channel / posts!!❤
@nathantaylor1921 Love your feedback! Thank you for succinctly covering all of the performances and wins. I learn so much from the viewers of the channel.
@oscarman42 Thanks, but I love it when I hear you say something that is 'Exactly' what I say and feel. Good to know that more kindred souls are out there!! 😆🥰
@@nathantaylor1921 I didn't want to admit that, but now that you've said it, a big YES!
I like and think Julia Roberts win for Erin Brockovich is a deserving win. She is excellent in the film. It is true showcase of her talent and her best moments in the film are the quiet ones where she is reacting to characters. I know people think Burstyn should have won for Requiem for a Dream, but let's be honest, there are so many disturbing scenes by Jennifer Connley and Jared Leto in that movie that over shadow her performance. Additionally Burstyn is supporting in that film.
@tjh12473 Stay tuned...Robert's win is coming up soon!
@@tjh12473 I think people love Julia Roberts in Erin Brochovich. Burstyn's performance was definitely more emotionally resonant and devastating. I love both performances and don't see it as a "robbery." Also I think Burstyn is more of a supporting role but is fine in lead too. Jared Leto and Jennifer Connely had bigger roles, but they're all main characters.
Ian McKellan should have won over Roberto. I don't think badly of Life Is Beautiful, but McKellan had such a grasp on the role of James Whale that his performance was masterful and touching.
No gripe with Goldberg, though I would have been happy with Benning, too. Likewise with Blanchet, though I would have preferred Madsen.
I don't hate any of these winners, even where I wanted a different one. (Grant over Ali, for example.) You can't always get what you want.
The last line is so true (thank you, Stones!). I can easily accept your alternates.
Emma Stone was great in La La Land a worthy of the Oscars Best Actress nomination but win for me Natalie Portman are the more deserving the Oscars Best Actress in Portman's performance as Jackie Kennedy in Jackie
Many others have mentioned Portman's performance as well. Thanks for sharing your thoughts on that year's contenders.
I love Whoopi
I think she gave a fun performance and she actually stole the film.
Art Carney, hmm. Yeah, I’m still sore about Al not winning almost 50 years later, after rewatching Godfather Part II last month for its 50th anniversary. Okay, it’s my turn, here goes. I like Marisa Tomei in “My Cousin Vinny”, she cracks me up 😂, and I like Russell Crowe in “Gladiator”, reminds me a lot of the Charlton Heston win for “Ben-Hur”
@angelcastaneda529 Tomei's win is still talked about 30+ years later, which I think is great (in fact, I'll be discussing it in a future video). As for Crowe, I would have preferred he won for A Beautiful Mind.
Ooh, I’ll be looking forward to that, I think her win is so unique, I am still amazed we are still talking about it, here’s the thing, I still haven’t seen A Beautiful Mind, and I totally forgot to mention Denzel, in my list.
@@angelcastaneda529 And I look forward to your input on that!
Whoopi Goldberg is better in "Ghost" than in "The color purple".
It's rare one sees an actress takes advantage of EVERY SINGLE LINE she has in a script.
The scene on the streets with the nuns is the perfect example of how to "use" the COMEDIC TIMING ! ( in fact, TIMING IN COMEDY or one has or they don't) ...
Ms. Melissa McCarthy, do watch Goldberg's"nun scene" and the "... we're having a little discussion..." scene in "Ghost" for you to learn how it should be made !
P.S. : this year we have another BRILIANT comedic performance : MS. ARIANA GRANDE in "Wicked - part I ".
Yes !!!! Grande is on the edge of perfection in the film.
I HAVE NO IDEA HOW AWARDS VOTERS ARE MANAGING TO PICK BETWEEN GRANDE AND SALDANA !!!
As for Grande, keep in mind there's a Part 2 coming, and they may want to wait and award both actresses next year.
@@oscarman42 .
Lucky us there won't be an "Emilia Perez - 2 -more boring songs" ....so, okay, give it to Zoe !
The problem is, Ian Mckellen, with this idea of "Let's wait part 2", got chipped in "Lord of the rings".
Seriously ... I DON'T KNOW WHO I LIKED THE MOST: Saldaña or Grande !
Have you watched "Emilia Perez" already, Michael ?
@@ANDREandTheOscars Not yet...haven't received the digital 'screeners' for voting. I'll keep you posted!
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The songs in Emilia Perez are a bit forgettable 😬
I love both Gwyneth Paltrow and Shakespeare in Love's wins. Green Book's too... And wait for it... As a gay person, I'm not against Crash's winning and I love the story. 🤗
It's rare to see love for Paltrow AND Crash on the same post 😉. Thank you for sharing your honest thoughts on both wins. You're safe on this channel!
@oscarman42 Thanks for the safe space and greetings from Bulgaria ✌️
I'll be back later ...
Emma Stone is a great actress the only problem I have with the win is she was way better the year after as Billie Jean King,i'd have picked Natalie Portman.
Richard E. Grant was my winner but I like Sam Elliott too,Ali is a co lead,i'd have had more problem with Viggo winning for his role,fine in Moonlight,to be honest I think Ali's overrated.
Whoopi is comedy gold in Ghost and very very memorable,shticky sure but they owed her since 85.
Carney is given a bad rap but i've seen his film a few times and he's charming in it,I would have picked Gene Hackman in The Conversation and he wasn't even nominated but out of the nominee pool I like Pacino best.
Blanchett was better before and after but how could the Academy resist her as Kate Hepburn,I like but don't love her in it,sometimes she's SNL level and sometimes very touching,I would have given it to Portman or Madsen.
I am no fan of WSS and would have given it zero Oscars,I am a big fan of Scott and Monty in 61 and Fay Bainter over Moreno.
Glenda Jackson is one of those people who never gave a bad performance,she may seem lightweight compared to the others but she's funny and commanding,I would have voted Burstyn though with Glenda runner up.
Sorry I don't like Ameche's win,Eric Stoltz though a co lead and not nominated deserved it more or Hickey from the nominees.
I prefer Firth in 2009 rather than his winning role
Reese has been better before and since plus there's no meat on that performance and I hate the ""Baby Baby Baby" scene rings false.
Benigni has Ian McKellen's Oscar.
@leightonbate7516 Thank you, as always, for offering your honest and candid thoughts on the various performances and winners.
Oscars are a popularity contest not based on acting ability most of the time. Will probably happen this year as well in the Best Actress category. I don't think Pacino's win should have been a no brainer. Jack Nicholson was also excellent in Chinatown. Plus both movies and performances have stood the test of time and have become classics compared to Harry and Tonto, which never even gets shown on TV anymore or discussed by movie buffs. Blanchett won the consolation Oscar for not winning her deserved Oscar for Elizabeth. Bon mot is pronounced bon mow btw. Surprised you didn't mention Tommy Lee Jones winning over Ralph Fiennes.
Dom who? He won playing himself! Just like George Burns! No acting involved!
It was an acknowledgement of his long career, and I think everyone knew it.
@oscarman42 Most definitely
George Segal?? yes! hahahaha
@@PaulWEvans I think he meant Burns...which you probably knew 😉
@@PaulWEvans Yes Paul I meant Burns!!!
Cate Blanchett win for The Aviator was a mess for me.
@LandoHendrix444 Tell me more...was it her interpretation of Hepburn? Did you think she was miscast?
@oscarman42 I felt that it was almost too Broadway. It was a bit too try hard for me.
@@LandoHendrix444 Thank you - appreciate your honest thoughts.
I am also one of the very few people who believe Crash deserved to win Best Picture
@thenewmodfather While you may be in the minority among the viewers of this channel, there are actually more than just a few who agree with you, including the many members of the Academy who voted for Crash.
Most definitely Richard E. Grant deserved it more.
He was so good in that film.
Natalie Portman should've won for Closer.
@michelrodrigues5686 I'm happy she won for her superb work in Black Swan.
I think the reason people didn't like Carny's win is because when Tonto dies, it happens off screen...no crying, Harry sings his Irish tune and walks away. It's probably more real than people want to admit. I mean, Carny is in every scene. It's a quiet performance and the movie speaks of its time. And yeah, nobody has seen it.
Emma Stone is good and I've always seen her as that. I don't think she deserved either Oscar. She doesn't rise to the level, IMO. But I sure think she's good. Whatever that means - she's got two Oscars, and I'm just some aging Oscar geek.
Glenda Jackson, who bores me to tears, got the Oscar for the painful act of acting alongside George Segal. The worst actor ever. hahahaha...No really.
Seeing clips of Benigni and the cringy Life is Beautiful made me think "I"m surprised they haven't made a musical based on this turkey"...He's a buffoon and American audiences were once again "fascinated" by Euro-talent. No thank you.
Thanks for the diversion, as our wonderful city is seemingly falling apart.
@PaulWEvans I know I showed that scene out of context and almost posted an explanation for it...maybe if I had more would have understood why he was so good there. Many have difficulty accepting Stone as a two-time Oscar winner, when other actresses never won even one. Segal? Come on...he made Jackson believable as an object of desire. Give the man some credit! I'll skip our disagreement on Benigni. And I'm happy you join us every week, especially this troubling one.
@@oscarman42 Thanks Michael, you're the best~! (and OUCH for the Jackson jab! hahahahaha)
@@PaulWEvans Hey...I enjoyed her performance, but let's be real. She should have shared her Oscar with the MU and Hair team.
Reese Witherspoon is a great actress ! there is no doubt about that but, I THINK THE ONLY PERFORMANCE OF HER that is Oscar worthy passed completely off the Academy's radar :
"The Devil's knot" ( 2013 - Atom Egoyan).
NOBODY HAS SEEN THE FILM ! but, please , ALL OF YOU , do take a look at it; you all will get knowing THE EXTRAORDINARY ACTRESS Reese Witherspoon is ...forget "Legally Blonde", "Wild" (is that the title ?), "Walk the line" , "Election"; the REAL REESE WITHERSPOON AS AN ACTRESS you all will see in "Devil's knot".
I''ll try to put the link of "Devil's knot" 's trailer here but, everytime I attach a youtube link the plataform erase it out !
DEVIL'S KNOT TRAILER
ua-cam.com/video/lLG_RokHHRI/v-deo.html
Never heard of it...
@@ANDREandTheOscars I love Reese but never heard of this film. I think consensus is Election is her best work. And honestly Legally Blonde. If they could nominate Zellweger for BJD why not Reese for Legally Blonde? Because of the weight gain and British accent?
Blanched was definitely too mannered. That said of the group nominated she was the best. There are others I would have nominated instead.
Benini was just a horrible choice with Nolte and McKellen were right there. Plus even then some were saying this was bought by Miramax.
@michelehamilton961 Thank you for sharing your candid thoughts on these winning performances.
Emma has a lisp
Blanchett's win for "Aviator" was a consolation prize for being bypassed for "Elizabeth".
Her Hepburn impersonation in Aviator did not impress.
Monty Clift deserved nominations for just about every film he did, but "Nuremberg" should have been the film he won
@shihlin1 Lots of mentions about Blanchett's win being a 'consolation' Oscar, though I never thought of it that way. I think Clift should have won for his wonderful performance in From Here to Eternity.
It's a shame she had to win for her worst performance ever.
@@oscarman42Sentiment for Frankie Sinatra that year was high, so really no one had a chance against Ol Blue Eyes
@@shihlin1 Clift was nominated for Lead Actor and lost to William Holden. I think Clift split the vote with co-nominee Burt Lancaster.
Mahershala Ali shouldn't even have been in supporting category, it was a lead role and Richard E. Grant should have won or may be Sam Elliott.
Yes, category placement often comes up about his win. Grant would have also been a deserving winner.
Jackie Gleason
@josephmenna1133 His performance is not mentioned a lot here, but perhaps it's not remembered, because he was excellent in the film.