Tuesday, June 26, 2012

The Next Year

1988


So the nominees were:
  • Glenn Close in Dangerous Liaisons
  • Jodie Foster in The Accused
  • Melanie Griffith in Working Girl
  • Meryl Streep in A Cry in the Dark
  • Sigourney Weaver in Gorillas in the Mist
Continuing a Streepathon celebrating Meryl's third, a year with three previous winners of mine and two ladies I haven't yet reviewed. Great Glenn seems to be the odds-on favorite to win here but let's see if I'll jump on the Meryl bandwagon like many of my fellow bloggers or pick someone else. :)

What do you think? Who's your pick? What's your prediction for my ranking? :)
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26 comments:

  1. FritzMarch 19, 2012 at 10:16 AM

    My predictions:

    1. Great Glenn
    2. Meryl
    3. Jodie
    4. Sigourney
    5. Melanie

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  2. AnonymousMarch 19, 2012 at 1:33 PM

    1. Glenn
    2. Meryl (easily my pick)
    3. Jodie
    4. Sigourney
    5. Melanie

    Eddie

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  3. AnonymousMarch 19, 2012 at 2:27 PM

    I love all of theses ladies but Susan Sarandon deserves place here instead of Griffith(who i also love here). Great Glenn will win, but i would've voted for one of courtroom girls.

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  4. AnonymousMarch 19, 2012 at 2:31 PM

    BTW, its still a mystery for me how Foster won over two Oscarless actresses in BP nominees. (Foster became second actress ever to win lead actress Oscar for a movie that have only one nomination, only Joanne Woodward before her, and Bates, Lange and Theron after have done that)

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  5. dinasztieMarch 19, 2012 at 2:51 PM

    At the time, I would have placed my bets on Great Glenn. Regardless of her performance, 1988 was her time to shine, I think. After so many losses... And she's still Oscarless.

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  6. Alex ConstantinMarch 19, 2012 at 4:58 PM

    I haven't seen Foster (because of the film) and I haven't seen Meryl because I am saving this performance for as long as I can. :) don't wanna see all of her Oscar stuff right now.

    of the remaining 3, Glenn an obvious choice.

    I suspect she WAS in fact the runner-up to Foster's win.

    you'll go with Glenn or Meryl.

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  7. mrripleyMarch 19, 2012 at 6:40 PM

    It was weaver i fewlt sorry losing both times.this was the time to honor both weaver and close and then let jodie win in 91,they messed up big time,agree about sarandon's snub>

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  8. dinasztieMarch 19, 2012 at 7:45 PM

    mrripley: It was an opportunity to reward two actresses who were overdue. Siggy could have (should have) won for Supporting and Great Glenn could have won for Leading. And yes, Jodie won afterwards and that makes me even more bitter about Great Glenn's loss.

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  9. AnonymousMarch 19, 2012 at 7:47 PM

    Haven't seen anybody but SigSig and Melanie, mostly because I hear how great those other three are lol. I just hope you like Siggy, because Glenn will take it all.

    And this definitely should have been the year of Glenn/Siggy winning their Oscars at least on paper. Jodie and Geena would have their times to shine in 1991.

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  10. Louis MorganMarch 20, 2012 at 12:50 AM

    Hmm this is Close's to lose although this is considered one of Streep's best performances so she could upset here.

    1. Close
    2. Streep
    3. Foster
    4. Weaver
    5. Griffith

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  11. joe burnsMarch 20, 2012 at 5:30 AM

    Agree with Louis....

    I would have bet on Jodie, I think she was the newcomer that broke out with a powerful performance which people were passionate about.

    I think Close should have won, but there was lack of passion for her that caused her to lose. Also, Melanie had a shot, but her chances were too slim.

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  12. ColeMarch 20, 2012 at 8:31 AM

    Well, well, the same year I do :)
    I truly think you'll go for Glenn because she's clearly OUTSTANDING, and you love her so much, and it's your last chance to honor her. Albert nobbs and Fatal Attraction are already reviewed.

    I' m glad you do this year, and I'm dying to read your reviews.

    wait and see.

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  13. JCMarch 20, 2012 at 11:39 AM

    I'm gonna go against the wave and I'll guess it's Meryl's. :P

    Predictions:
    1. Meryl (haven't seen yet)
    2. Glenn (thrillingly relaxed)
    3. Jodie (emotionally naked)
    4. Sigourney (haven't seen yet)
    5. Melanie (carries soul in her movie)

    Hope everyone will do good, especially Weaver. Hope you like her this time. =)

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  14. helen morganMarch 20, 2012 at 12:50 PM

    Meryl´s best performance for me.

    1. Meryl
    2. Glenn
    3. Jodie
    4. Melanie
    5. Sigourney

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  15. dinasztieMarch 20, 2012 at 2:40 PM

    JC: So far (once), I've only loved Sigourney. :)

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  16. moviefilmMarch 20, 2012 at 3:34 PM

    1) Meryl Streep
    2) Glenn Close
    3) Sigourney Weaver
    4) Jodie Foster
    5) Melanie Griffith

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  17. AnonymousMarch 22, 2012 at 2:44 AM

    Hehe...
    http://www.totalfilm.com/features/the-200-greatest-movie-performances-of-all-time/jodie-foster-sarah-tobias-the-accused-1988

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  18. dinasztieMarch 23, 2012 at 3:10 PM

    Anon: I just love that link, mostly because of the #8 performance. ;) I have some issues with the others, though. LOL :D

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  19. AnonymousMarch 23, 2012 at 10:51 PM

    But you loved performances of Streep, Watson, Keaton, Weaver,... But they screwed up with some male preformances though.

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  20. dinasztieMarch 25, 2012 at 1:45 PM

    Yeah, I mean Sly... Come on... :D

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  21. Nues20June 28, 2012 at 8:31 PM

    I predict that Meryl might just win you over in the end. ;D

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  22. Helen MorganJune 28, 2012 at 9:31 PM

    My picks

    1. Meryl
    2. Glenn
    3. Sigourney
    4. Jodie
    5. Melanie

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  23. dinasztieJune 28, 2012 at 9:44 PM

    Nues20: You have just made sure that Meryl will be the last reviewed lady. :)

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  24. Michael PatisonJune 29, 2012 at 3:43 AM

    1. Close
    2. Streep
    3. Foster
    4. Weaver
    5. Griffith

    I think it's unfortunate that Griffith, and perhaps Weaver, though I haven't seen her to know for sure, was nominated. I'd have preferred at least having Susan Sarandon for Bull Durham as well as maybe even Jamie Lee Curtis for A Fish Called Wanda, two comedic performances much better in my opinion than Griffith's

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  25. Nues20June 29, 2012 at 9:07 AM

    Haha Dinaztie!
    Can't wait! :)

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  26. AnonymousApril 22, 2017 at 7:31 PM

    If I am not wrong, Glen Close was not even nominated by Golden Globe and many other major awards for her performance in Dangerous Liason.

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