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How did she lose the Oscar?!

posted 14 years ago by nickkarner
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Although I thought Tilda was excellent in Michael Clayton, I remember when the critics awards started coming out, Amy Ryan literally won almost every one of them. And I figured that she had it in the bag. Most years, when the actor or actress cleans up the critics awards, its pretty likely they'll go all the way. And yet, something happened on the way to the Oscars and even the Globes. Anyone else find that weird and does anyone have any theories as to why this even happened?

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[–] AlexMorgan13 14 years ago

for what role??

u mean on TV?? Tilda was in a movie...

[–] theflash71 14 years ago

GONE BABY GONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[–] AlexMorgan13 14 years ago

she was in that movie?? dont remember her...

[–] cookiela2001 14 years ago

When Academy members vote for performers, it's a little like voting for a prom queen in high school. It's not like it's actually the prettiest girl who wins, it's usually the person running who's the most POPULAR.

Ryan was primarily known as a New York stage actress when she was nominated. The vote was also split because Ruby Dee, a popular actress who also figured in the Civil Rights Movement, was nominated. After the votes got spread out, Tilda Swinton had the edge simply because she'd been around longer (i.e., had worked with more voters) while consistently giving solid performances.

Oscars are often given for cumulative work, or years of building up good will. I think that's what happened the year Ryan was nominated, because technically, her performance is amazing. There's not a single moment that could be better, and it's a VERY demanding role.

[–] AlexMorgan13 14 years ago

i watched the movie, she must have looked alot different....

[–] cookiela2001 14 years ago

Yes, she does look different in the movie.

LIKE THIS: http://media.photobucket.com/image/amy%20ryan%20gone%20baby%20gone/sti nkylulu/2007/AR-AmyRyan-GoneBabyGone-aintdotties.png

Or cut + paste: http://media.photobucket.com/image/amy%20ryan%20gone%20baby%20gone/stinkylulu/2007/AR-AmyRyan-GoneBabyGone-aintdotties.png

[–] AlexMorgan13 14 years ago

yea no wonder why i don't recognize her.. she looks younger and way better with longer hair... the short hair makes her look old..