As more academy members and critics weigh in on 2011 in film, it is looking more and more likely that the Oscars will be bland showcase. The Screen Actors Guild announced their nominations today and outside of a surprise push for Bridesmaids and the well-deserved support for The Descendants, it isn’t looking good.
Dull Oscar fare like the The Artist, Albert Nobbs and J. Edgar were recognized in different categories, while the perfectly safe Midnight in Paris and The Help also cleaned up. It was nice to see Tilda Swinton get a Best Actress nod for We Need To Talk About Kevin, but other than that it seems to be a dry showcase.
Where is Michael Fassbender for his outstanding work in Shame? The excellent ensemble (or just Gary Oldman) of Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy? Elizabeth Olsen‘s stunning debut in Martha Marcy May Marlene? The list goes on and on. Check out the disappointments below via indieWIRE, and I’m with Kris Tapley on this one, “Go ahead and mail the Oscar to The Artist. Wake me up next year.”
Outstanding Cast
“The Artist”
“Bridesmaids”
“The Descendants”
“The Help”
“Midnight In Paris”
Outstanding Performance By A Male Actor In A Leading Role
George Clooney – “The Descendants”
Jean Dujardin – “The Artist”
Demian Bichir – “A Better Life”
Brad Pitt – “Moneyball”
Leonardo DiCaprio – “J. Edgar”
Outstanding Performance By A Female Actor In A Leading Role
Glenn Close – “Albert Nobbs”
Viola Davis – “The Help”
Meryl Streep – “The Iron Lady”
Michelle Williams – “My Week With Marilyn”
Tilda Swinton – “We Need To Talk About Kevin”
Outstanding Performance By A Male Actor In A Supporting Role
Christopher Plummer – “Beginners”
Kenneth Branagh – “My Week With Marilyn”
Armie Hammer – “J. Edgar”
Jonah Hill – “Moneyball”
Nick Nolte – “Warrior”
Outstanding Performance By A Female Actor In A Supporting Role
Jessica Chastain – “The Help”
Octavia Spencer – “The Help”
Berenice Bejo – “The Artist”
Melissa McCarthy – “Bridesmaids”
Janet McTeer – “Albert Nobbs”
The SAG awards ceremony will be held on January 29th.
Were you also disappointed at the nominations?