It's a year of ingenues
We'll talk about Ms. Streep's chances at finally winning a third best actress prize in a minute, but 2012 is clearly looking like the younger ladies could dominate both acting races. The list of contenders includes Elizabeth Olsen ("Martha Marcy May Marlene"), Felicity Jones ("Like Crazy"), Jennifer Lawrence ("Like Crazy"), Kristen Stewart ("On the Road"), Michelle Williams ("My Week with Marilyn"), Kirsten Dunst ("Melancholia"), Bryce Dallas Howard ("The Help"), Jessica Chastain ("The Help," "Take Shelter"), Keira Knightley ("A Dangerous Method"), Scarlett Johansson ("We Brought a Zoo"), Evan Rachel Wood ("The Ides of March") and Anna Kendrick ("50/50"). Needless to say, the roles for ladies have much improved over the past 12 months.
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Another George Clooney double take
When George Clooney plays the Oscar game he's made it a habit -- or a coincidence -- of usually having more than one picture in the game. In 2005, Clooney was nominated for best director and best original screenplay for "Good Night, and Good Luck," but took home his first statue for best supporting actor for his work in "Syriana." In 2010, Clooney was nominated for best actor for "Up in the Air" and provided the lead voice in best animated feature film nominee "Fantastic Mr. Fox" (and yes, we know he was nominated for best actor in 2008 for "Michael Clayton" and that was it, but please don't throw water on our theory yet). This season, Clooney is directing and appearing in "The Ides of March" as well as starring in Alexander Payne's potential frontrunner "The Descendants." Don't be surprised if it's 2005 all over again for Clooney.
Looking at how good "Up In The Air" was, I really believe in George Clooney! Still I'm hoping a stills or teaser trailer will come up very soon *fingers crossed*. And maybe our girl Evan will get a shot at the Oscars next year -- who knows? ;D
