I was lucky enough to catch Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind on HBO over dinner tonight.
Such a wonderfully inventive story, and perhaps Jim Carrey’s most powerful and controlled performance.
As I watched, I questioned yet again why he didn’t win an Oscar…or even get nominated. So I used the Google machine to remind me — who did take the prize in 2005?
The Oscar nominees for Best Actor in a Leading Role were:
- Don Cheadle in “Hotel Rwanda”
- Johnny Depp in “Finding Neverland”
- Leonardo DiCaprio in “The Aviator”
- Clint Eastwood in “Million Dollar Baby”
- Jamie Foxx in “Ray”
Foxx took home the prize; it was no shock. His portrayal of the musical legend was spot-on. He sang and played the piano, too. I wasn’t a fan of the film, but of him, yes.
I concede defeat.
But I would argue that Carrey’s performance deserves to be on that list as much if not more than Leo. Or Johnny. In fact, the list would be stronger for it.
Isn’t it funny how quickly you can become bitter about something that happened 10 years ago?
(Imagine how Jim must feel.)
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I almost didn’t see Lion.
Golden moments
I am looking forward to tonight’s Oscar broadcast for three reasons.
2. This awards season desperately needs a surprise winner. In any category.
Please, Academy, be the organization that flabbergasts me with a shocking turn of events, shaking me out of this year’s numbing sameness.
3. Much like the Super Bowl, the Oscars commercials are increasingly becoming an event unto themselves. I am particularly excited to see a new ad by Stonyfield Yogurt, where woman actually admit to not liking Greek yogurt.
I knew I wasn’t the only one out there.
Here’s a sneak peek:
Honesty and innuendo? Sign me up!
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