Dementeleus Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 :lol:I was ready to hate his character in AK, but I found him more sympathetic than expected. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerekShooster Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 Just saw Amour. I'm on Team "Riva" as well. Although, realistically, I suspect we might see a 2000 Oscars all over again where the award will go to the box office darling's performance (Julia Roberts ==> Lawrence of Chastain) vs. the undoubtably best performance of a lifetime (Ellen Burstyn ==> Emmanuelle Riva). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riczhang Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 Just saw Amour. I'm on Team "Riva" as well. Although, realistically, I suspect we might see a 2000 Oscars all over again where the award will go to the box office darling's performance (Julia Roberts ==> Lawrence of Chastain) vs. the undoubtably best performance of a lifetime (Ellen Burstyn ==> Emmanuelle Riva). But Amour is much more beloved by the Academy than Requim. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baumer Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 I dont get the Burstyn love from Requiem. She was very good but just because Roberts was in a blockbuster and isnt well liked here doesnt mean she didnt deserve the oscar. Imo she was very deserving of it. Riva on the other hand give imo one of the best performance I have ever seen. So for me...as much as I love love love Jlaw in SLP Riva is the easy choice imo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Gary Scott Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 This is probably the strongest category with 3 great performances(taking your guys word on riva) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acsc1312 Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 I dont get the Burstyn love from Requiem. She was very good but just because Roberts was in a blockbuster and isnt well liked here doesnt mean she didnt deserve the oscar. Imo she was very deserving of it. Riva on the other hand give imo one of the best performance I have ever seen. So for me...as much as I love love love Jlaw in SLP Riva is the easy choice imo.I agree. Burstyn was fine, but Oscar worthy? Hell no. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Gary Scott Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 As j law said she can take them all on 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TLK Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 Riva won Best Actress from London Critics. She will have to win BAFTA to be a real contender at the Oscars. If JLaw wins SAG and BAFTA then I don't see her not winning the Oscar. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalderic Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 Well, I have now seen all the performances and while Riva was fantastic, I'm still sticking with rooting for Lawrence. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riczhang Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 (edited) Well, I have now seen all the performances and while Riva was fantastic, I'm still sticking with rooting for Lawrence. Edited January 21, 2013 by riczhang Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dark Alfred Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 I don't think that JLaw will win the BAFTa, it's Chastain vs Riva. This race could be completely go wild if the following happens: Riva takes BAFTA, Chastain takes SAG and JLaw having clearly the strongest BP film behind her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dementeleus Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 SLP is the strongest BP pic right now? I would think that would be ARGO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Gary Scott Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 I think this is the closest category Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riczhang Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 SLP is the strongest BP pic right now? I would think that would be ARGO.It's certainly up there with Lincoln, and LoP. Though, despite me saying that Argo was dead a few weeks ago, and that being kinda proven because of the BD debacle, but I'm feeling a bit of a backlash for that BD snub and there's a bit of a resurgence for it. What happened was that Argo was released way too early and so by the time it got to January it's already died down considerably but this entire controversy has reversed some of its downwards trending momentum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riczhang Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 A lovely interview with Riva that everyone should read:http://www.fandor.com/blog/amour-enduring?campaign=Newsletter&source=20130118 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackO Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 I think this is the closest categoryI don't think it's all that close. JLaw wins SAG, its over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TLK Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 (edited) I don't think it's all that close. JLaw wins SAG, its over.If JLaw wins SAG then Chastain is done and Jaw is the runaway favorite. However, BAFTA will be the one to watch for and Riva can make a strong run if she can win in Britain. The only thing that is stopping me from anointing JLaw is that I don't believe Academy wants to award ZDT so Chastain may be a weaker candidate than she appears to be. This can hurt JLaw ( Riva getting most of the anti-Chastain votes) as much as it helps her. Edited January 24, 2013 by TLK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riczhang Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 Someone on ADF posted the possible matchups for Actress next year and it's kinda hilarious the way it's written: If a supporting winner were to win her lead one for 2013. It will be La Dench and not Senor. But seriously, the actressing potential for 2013 is amazing.SaBu vs. Streep 2Streep vs. Winslet 2Streep vs. DenchStreep vs. SenorStreep vs. LawrenceStreep vs. CotillardSaBu vs. RobertsNanny vs. KidmanNotes on a Scandal bloodbathIris bloodbathThe long awaited/feared Senor vs Winslet could finally happen (this is the one which will cause AD to explode). etc. etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forg Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 Finally saw Amour. What a heartbreaking film. And yes I agree terrific performance from Emmanuelle Riva. It felt so real that in some scenes I just can't look at her Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sims Posted January 26, 2013 Share Posted January 26, 2013 Who is Senor? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
