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Newsweek has put together its 2008 Oscar roundtable including Angelina Jolie, George Clooney, Daniel Day-Lewis, Ellen Page, Marion Cotillard and James McAvoy.
Angie on A Mighty Heart:
“I was comfortable when Mariane [Pearl] was comfortable. But I wasn’t so comfortable the first day of shooting, when I realized his style was so unbelievably raw. There is often no rehearsal, no one saying “cut.” For example, you have three different rooms, and we would go into one room and we’d be talking, say our five lines, and he’d film us. Then I’d go pee, and I’d come out, and the camera was still on. So I’d think, “OK …” Then I’d say my five lines again, and that would turn into 10 more minutes of talking, and then someone would go get something from the kitchen and I’d go to my bedroom, and he’d follow me and he just wouldn’t leave. It was really odd. But it became just the most perfect way to shoot that film. It was chaos in that moment. It was very intimate, and my big fear was that something horrible might happen and the camera would be like this. [She gestures as though there's a camera right in her face] But everybody was absolutely connected in every single moment. Even when we’d have lunch, we’d have it together at the table, or we’d all go for a walk together. We were just always present in the film. And so as an actor it brought me back to loving acting, and that was just great. But he does cross a line. One day one of the girls got sick and threw up, and he said, “Next time, tell us.” So he can be a little crazy. But I absolutely adore him.”
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# 770 konnitiwa @ 01/18/2008 at 8:22 pm
Here is a critic who loves AJ’s performance in AMH
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MovieCityNews
by Noah Forrest
Best Actress
Julie Christie, Away From Her
Julie Delpy, 2 Days in Paris
Angelina Jolie, A Mighty Heart
Nicole Kidman, Margot at the Wedding
Sienna Miller, Interview
I think Jolie and Christie are the only ones with a shot of actually being recognized by the Academy, but I think the other three women all give brilliant performances. If this were the actual nomination list, it might be the most beautiful class of Best Actress nominees in the history of the awards.
I want to single out Julie Delpy for not only giving a brilliant, nuanced and honest portrait in 2 Days in Paris, but also for writing it, directing it, editing it. To be able to give such a wonderful performance while also being able handle all of those technical duties is nothing short of amazing. The film is basically her own personal version of Annie Hall and she is most definitely Woody Allen, right down to the thick glasses she wears throughout the film. I first fell in love with Delpy in Before Sunrise when she was the young and hopeful Celine and here she plays the antithesis of that character, someone jaded and stuck in a relationship that she can’t quite figure out. The relationship works, but does it work well enough? The film is also hysterically funny and not just in the cliché Ugly American goes to Paris vein. I cannot wait to see what Delpy does next, either behind the camera or in front of it.
That being said, it is Angelina Jolie who gives the best performance in this category. I don’t really care about the politics behind it, nor do I care about what she does in her private life – okay, maybe I do, I’m human. But the most important thing is what goes on the screen and what Jolie does is pretty remarkable. Not only does she nail a difficult accent (a mixture of French and Cuban), but she remains so tightly wound throughout the entire picture that we just want her to scream and when she finally does, it is so heartbreaking and relieving at the same time; we lament the fact that she is upset, but we are so glad the misery of waiting is over. Jolie makes Marianne Pearl more than just the widow of Daniel Pearl; she makes her into a person we can all relate to, someone whose pain and anguish we never want to suffer through.
Julie Christie or Marion Cotillard might get the win, but I think Jolie’s performance will be the best remembered.
great program, thanks for sharing
She will win the Oscar - no doubt. What a brilliant actress, humanitarian, mother, partner and overall human being. And breathtakingly stunning to boot. Angie - please run for office! Not too late to announce your candidacy. We love ya!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Georgeboy sure loves Brad. I was holding my breath and wished he would not mention Brad’s name. but nooooooooo, he did it again. LMAO.
:lol:
Angie is an artist, actor’s actor. Oscars and GG are almost like lottery, so just being nominated is already a win. Angie is already an Oscar winner when she was just in her 20s. She has a long, healthy, and prestigious career ahead. Now she is even stronger with her life partner at her side, and big, wonderful family who love and support her. Congrats Angie for your wonderful work and please do continue your art for us fans and your peers!
Thank you Jared.The amazing beautiful Angelina Jolie.I hope you get nominated for oscar.Love you beautiful lady.Angelina you are a wonderful person and a great humanitarian.love you and your lovely family.Blessings to the Jolie-Pitts.
Here is a critic who really loved Angie’s portrayal of MP in AMH.
Critics and SAG members appreciated her performance though AMH was not much praised by people. May be US is in depressed period because of IraqWar and economic situation and losing global political power. Some people didn’t want to watch war-related AMH.
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MovieCityNews
By Noah Forrest
If I ha a Osca ballet
Best Actress
Julie Christie, Away From Her
Julie Delpy, 2 Days in Paris
Angelina Jolie, A Mighty Heart
Nicole Kidman, Margot at the Wedding
Sienna Miller, Interview
I think Jolie and Christie are the only ones with a shot of actually being recognized by the Academy, but I think the other three women all give brilliant performances. If this were the actual nomination list, it might be the most beautiful class of Best Actress nominees in the history of the awards.
I want to single out Julie Delpy for not only giving a brilliant, nuanced and honest portrait in 2 Days in Paris, but also for writing it, directing it, editing it. To be able to give such a wonderful performance while also being able handle all of those technical duties is nothing short of amazing. The film is basically her own personal version of Annie Hall and she is most definitely Woody Allen, right down to the thick glasses she wears throughout the film. I first fell in love with Delpy in Before Sunrise when she was the young and hopeful Celine and here she plays the antithesis of that character, someone jaded and stuck in a relationship that she can’t quite figure out. The relationship works, but does it work well enough? The film is also hysterically funny and not just in the cliché Ugly American goes to Paris vein. I cannot wait to see what Delpy does next, either behind the camera or in front of it.
That being said, it is Angelina Jolie who gives the best performance in this category. I don’t really care about the politics behind it, nor do I care about what she does in her private life – okay, maybe I do, I’m human. But the most important thing is what goes on the screen and what Jolie does is pretty remarkable. Not only does she nail a difficult accent (a mixture of French and Cuban), but she remains so tightly wound throughout the entire picture that we just want her to scream and when she finally does, it is so heartbreaking and relieving at the same time; we lament the fact that she is upset, but we are so glad the misery of waiting is over. Jolie makes Marianne Pearl more than just the widow of Daniel Pearl; she makes her into a person we can all relate to, someone whose pain and anguish we never want to suffer through.
Julie Christie or Marion Cotillard might get the win, but I think Jolie’s performance will be the best remembered.
Lady G, I will take what you say with the utmost respect! I think we both can spot them! Hugs!!
She will win the Oscar - no doubt. What a brilliant actress, humanitarian, mother, partner and overall human being. And breathtakingly stunning to boot. Angie - please run for office! Not too late to announce your candidacy. We love ya!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Angie will win the Oscar in 2009 for Changeling. This year’s Oscar belongs to the three frontrunners, Marion Cotilard, Julie Christie, or Ellen Page.
Will these actors be on the Newsweek cover? i will definitely be buying it next week. Love you Ange.
UGH….Perez is comparing Courtney Love and Angelina Jolie on his blog.
H E L L O W O R L D @ 01/18/2008 at 9:14 pm
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Angie will win the Oscar in 2009 for Changeling. This year’s Oscar belongs to the three frontrunners, Marion Cotilard, Julie Christie, or Ellen Page.
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I think the only one to give her a run for it is Marion Cotiliard. But I believe Angie will win. The story is so timely and her performance is heartbreakingly real. That said, I believe she SHOULD win it. Either way, I am praying that she does as I am praying Obama wins the Presidential race. I believe both will happen this year. What a year 2008 will be!
I think the only one to give her a run for it is Marion Cotiliard. But I believe Angie will win. The story is so timely and her performance is heartbreakingly real. That said, I believe she SHOULD win it. Either way, I am praying that she does as I am praying Obama wins the Presidential race. I believe both will happen this year. What a year 2008 will be!
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I’d rather Jolie win for Changeling. Marion’s role was iconic, and arguably the among the greatest in history. I have a feeling this is Marion’s only chance at Oscar, so she deserves all the attention this year for a phenomenal performance. Jolie’s locked nomination is enough recognition, to prove that she is still a respected actress. I’d rather Jolie win for Changeling because from what I’ve read its a GREAT film.
Thank you for this new thread JJ! I hope Angie gets nominated, but even if she doesn’t, she’s still tops with me!
I liked all the people in the video.
Though I only could follow Marion’s slow English and couln’t catch
Macvay’s quick British accent jokes.
George and James seemed to be competing for the most jokes. I had no idea James had such a George Clooney Class Clown personality. He even swore. LOL!
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GC and JM talk too fast and too much and try too hard to be funny which is annoying. I like the way DDL talks. That’s a mature man’s talk. GC and JM are too childish.
I think it is too early to comment on the Changeling. We have not even seen a trailer , yet. I think we should wait until the movie is out before making any sort of awards predictions. I feel the same way about Benjamon Button. I want to see the film first.
Angie looked unconfortable in some moments.
i love angie! is there a video somewhere of this?
I have no problem if Marion or Julie Christe will win. They are marvelous actors and did it great in their films.
Angie and Ellen may have another chanc.
And next year Brad can be there with Cate for CCOBB. I hope so.
That’s a great roundtable. Kudos to all. They are all very talented.
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