Olivia Colman scores an upset for lead actress in 'The Favourite'
by Michael Ordona, Los Angeles Times
Feb 25, 2019
3 minutes
LOS ANGELES - In a night of upsets, Olivia Colman turned in one of the biggest by taking the lead actress Oscar for her role in "The Favourite" - and then winning over the crowd with the most charming speech of the night.
"The Favourite" is a weird movie, especially by Oscars standards. It's an elaborate period piece in 18th century England, depicting Queen Anne (Colman), her top confidantes (played by Rachel Weisz and Emma Stone, both supporting actress nominees) and key politicians of the time in earthy, unflattering glory.
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