riczhang Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 Are we absolutely sure Amy Adams is supporting in Abscam? From the plot synopsis it sounds like she might be the second main character after Bale, or at least the third after Bale and Cooper. And we know for sure Lawrence is supporting, which means if they both deliver and Adams has enough screentime Sony might push her in lead.They won't push her lead, the category's already too crowded. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Gittes Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 It's easy for it to be crowded when we haven't seen almost any contenders yet. Adams' performance could end up being as much of a powerhouse as anyone else's, it could be received noticeably worse or noticeably better. We simply have no idea, and much stranger things have happened. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Gary Scott Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 Ugh im going to hate this oscar season lol. Especially if Dicaprio or Carell arent in the mix Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Nevada Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 Goddammit just give Amy Adams an Oscar already 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Gary Scott Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 Goddammit just give Amy Adams an Oscar alreadyDefinitely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riczhang Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 Goddammit just give Amy Adams an Oscar alreadyAt this point I've written her off as the Thelma Ritter of our generation and won't even try to get upset about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Gary Scott Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 At this point I've written her off as the Thelma Ritter of our generation and won't even try to get upset about it.I have no idea who that is lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riczhang Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 I have no idea who that is lolShe got 6 noms all in supporting but no wins. I don't expect at this point Adams to get a leading nom or a win. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Nevada Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 She got 6 noms all in supporting but no wins. I don't expect at this point Adams to get a leading nom or a win. Have you seen any of Thelma Ritter's nominated performances? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Gittes Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 Adams isn't even 40 yet. To me it's ridiculous to think she won't win one day. It's not like she was ever the frontrunner who lost in a surprising upset - all 4 times she was good enough for a nomination but unfortunately had to deal with a more formidable contender(s). That can't go on forever, especially if she's not gonna slow down in the coming years in terms of giving quality performances. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riczhang Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 Have you seen any of Thelma Ritter's nominated performances?All of them. They're all pretty good, relatable performances. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riczhang Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 Adams isn't even 40 yet. To me it's ridiculous to think she won't win one day. It's not like she was ever the frontrunner who lost in a surprising upset - all 4 times she was good enough for a nomination but unfortunately had to deal with a more formidable contender(s). That can't go on forever, especially if she's not gonna slow down in the coming years in terms of giving quality performances.Sure it can. Quality doesn't really count, otherwise we'd have Academy Award Winners Annette Benning, Emmanuelle Riva, Glenn Close, Isabelle Adjani, Gabourey Sidibe, and etc. I think Hollywood'a developed a mindset since she's been nominated like 4 times in the past 8 years that she'll be back and so we don't have to give her the win just yet. Then one day it'll be too late. Also I think potentially they could develop the Meryl Mindset where they think a person has already won or has won much more than they actually have. Amy's definitely in danger of people going, "She's won already, hasn't she?" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Gittes Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 I think Hollywood'a developed a mindset since she's been nominated like 4 times in the past 8 years that she'll be back and so we don't have to give her the win just yet. Then one day it'll be too late. And when will that be, when she's 70 and has a dozen nominations and no wins? I'm more inclined to put her in one camp with the likes of Kate Winslet and Shirley McLaine in a sense that one day they will just have no choice but to give it to her. She only has two nominations to go until she matches Deborah Kerr, Thelma Ritter and Glenn Close as the actress with most nominations without wins. In all likelihood, she'll receive those nominations before she's 45. Then she's got another 20+ potentially strong years ahead of her. I think Adams getting up on that stage is nothing but a matter of time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riczhang Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 I'm not so sure. Glenn got 5 noms in 8 years, and came pretty damn close to winning 2-3 times. Then she just disappeared for 25 years. I think Adams could follow a very similar trajectory. She's for no blockbusters or franchises, and she's at the point where small indie films think she's too expensive to cast and big studios think that she's not bankable and not winnable. It's a dangerous place she's in. I can easily see her sadly disappear off of the face of Hollywood quite soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoolioD1 Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 She's for no blockbusters or franchises, ...She's Lois Lane! Why does her career have to be compared to these other actresses anyway? She's doing her own thing and discussing whether she's gonna be a Thelma Ritter or a Kate Winslet is stupid. Just wait and see where it goes guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Gary Scott Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 I'm not so sure. Glenn got 5 noms in 8 years, and came pretty damn close to winning 2-3 times. Then she just disappeared for 25 years. I think Adams could follow a very similar trajectory. She's for no blockbusters or franchises, and she's at the point where small indie films think she's too expensive to cast and big studios think that she's not bankable and not winnable. It's a dangerous place she's in. I can easily see her sadly disappear off of the face of Hollywood quite soon.Then why is she in MOS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4815162342 Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 She's got four films this year (including the Abscam film) and she's locked up for at least a second Superman film unless Man of Steel tanks. She's still in the mix for the rumored Janis Joplin film too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4815162342 Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 ric's just trying to narrow the playing field to make it even easier for Dark Lord Meryl to cover the lands in darkness for eternity. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Gittes Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 (edited) Well, based on Enchanted and The Muppets she could lead a Disney family film any time she wants to, and if Man of Steel is successful I imagine she'll be back in the sequel(s). While I agree that she's too big for indies now, I think she's built a good enough reputation for successful auteur filmmakers like DOR or PTA to come knocking on her door any time they have a part suitable for her. At some point, there should be a part that'll do the Oscar trick. Hell, if that Janis Joplin biopic she's signed up (rumored?) for gets going soon and ends up a good enough movie it would seem like a no-brainer to award her for it. Edited March 20, 2013 by Jake Gittes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riczhang Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 Then why is she in MOSI dunno why I forgot that. So we'll see how well her career floats then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
