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Best Actress
On second thought, having the previous winners speak to the nominees is really working out nicely. Seeing the nominees touched by what the presenters are saying really makes for great TV.
And Kate Winslet wins, as expected. Honestly, I have mixed feelings about it. I strongly disliked “The Reader.” She is one of our very best, and I love her work, but “The Reader” wasn’t even her best performance last year - that was in “Revolutionary Road.” I’m glad to see Kate finally get her due, but I wish it were for a better movie and performance.
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By Kim s.
February 24, 2009 1:24 PM | Link to this
I hated “The Reader” with a passion. I didn’t get it, I didn’t believe her character, and I’m a bit upset that they rewarded that character. Best performance - absolutely not. I have seen them all, and I would have been fine with anyone except for Winslet or Leo getting it. I understand the Academy rewards usually on a body of work, and her work is usually solid, but this was a sure misstep. It does seem as if the Academy rewards more “gimmicky” roles than anything else.