There is a very tough decision to be made for Best Actor in a Leading Role this year: two fine thespians portray two famous men who were admired and hated in equal strength during their lifetimes.
I just saw "Frost/Nixon" today, and it is indeed a good film (Ron Howard directs with the same punchy verve he has brought to other works, notably "A Beautiful Mind" and "Apollo 13").
The first Oscar-worthy film I saw this season was "Milk" – and I opined at the very beginning that it was the film and performance to beat this year.
I still have to stay with my original impression – partly because although Frank Langella's Nixon (most effectively) and Michael Sheen's Frost portrayals were both excellent, these guys were reprising the roles they played in the Broadway and London stage productions of "Frost/Nixon." However, since "Milk" was the right film at the right time, I predict it will take Best Picture; and because Sean Penn so completely immersed himself in a role that bears no resemblance to his own persona, I think he should take Best Actor.
Tune in tomorrow when Julie and I plan to post our final Oscar predictions in list form. Anyone can play! So if you want to check in with your choices in any or all categories, just click on "Comments" and fire away! The Oscar show is this coming Sunday, February 22, so jump in.
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I'm loving this - I could care less about the Oscars, but I love reading what you and Julie think.
I have to say that I *loved, loved, loved* Frost/Nixon. I tend to agree with Mom, Sean Penn's performance beats Frank Langella's by a slim margin, but a very slim one.
Beyond the performances, it's the directing that made this film great. I'd love to see Ron Howard win Best Director.
I'll figure out and post my predictions in the next couple of days -- I have to say that this has been a great year for movies. Milk, Slumdog and Frost/Nixon are 3 remarkable films.
Hey Mom, are we wagering on who gets the most correct picks?
I think that Julie, Leenie and I have a little wager deal going: whoever gets the least picks right takes the other two out to lunch, in April. If anyone else wants to join the betting pool, feel free. If you are not a gambling sort, just tell us all what your guesses are, free of charge!
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