Although I thought Tilda was excellent in Michael Clayton, I remember when the critics awards started coming out, Amy Ry
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cookiela2001 — 15 years ago(January 24, 2011 11:04 AM)
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. -
cookiela2001 — 15 years ago(January 25, 2011 05:49 PM)
Yes, she does look different in the movie.
LIKE THIS:
http://media.photobucket.com/image/amy ryan gone baby gone/sti nkylulu/2007/AR-AmyRyan-GoneBabyGone-aintdotties.png
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turdcrapley — 14 years ago(July 29, 2011 12:19 PM)
i know, i've seen the movie and it's one of the reasons i love Amy Ryan, but throughout the whole movie, including that scene, just not her best look but it fit the part, so
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turdcrapley — 14 years ago(July 29, 2011 01:13 PM)
I said her look, not just her face but her whole look in the movie was not her best look. Her look in that scene all slumped down in the couch drunk and high with Dottie particularly was not a good look for her. Get it?
"Farts and poop and love and stufffffff.
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hodie — 13 years ago(January 02, 2013 12:47 PM)
I hadn't seen GBG at the time the Oscars were telecast and I had never heard of Amy Ryan. The little Oscar clip they showed of her made me seek out and watch this terrific film. I saw Michael Clayton, and Ryan was robbed!
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