In a year of meaningful roles, who deserves an Oscar?
by Peter Rainer
Mar 06, 2024
4 minutes
Whenever I see a great movie actor interviewed on a talk show or film festival panel, I am always stunned at how these seemingly ordinary mortals can somehow entirely reshape themselves when wrapped up in a role. Many actors, I suspect, are equally confounded by what they do. It’s a mystery that can’t really be explained, and perhaps is best left that way.
The Oscars air March 10 on ABC, affording a perfect opportunity to contrast the nominated actors’ red carpet chitchat with their transformative work on-screen. As is my annual custom, here is my take on some of the standout acting nominees, as well as a few
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