Of the five women, only one, Spanish Penelope Cruz, is a new face, who now joins a small number of thespians nominated for a performance in a foreign-language film, Pedro Almodovar's “Volver,” which failed to make the list of five foreign-language nominees.
Oscar 2006: Omissions (the Annual Complaints)
January 23, 2007 by
As soon as the Oscar nominations were announced today, various Oscar gurus and industry experts began to compile their list of achievements that were omitted/snubbed/disregarded/underrepresented (choose one) by the Academy's 16 Branches. I have been doing those lists for over 20 years, ever since my book, And the Winner Is: The History and Politics of the Academy Awards, first got published; the latest edition is titled, All About Oscar.
Oscar Actors: Mirren, Helen
January 23, 2007 by
The Best Actress nomination for Helen Mirren's majestic performance in Stephen Frears' “The Queen,” is her first nod in the league category.
Oscar Actors: O’Toole, Peter–Greatest Loser in Academy History
January 23, 2007 by
With his eighth acting nomination, for Miramax's 2006 “Venus,” Peter O'Toole may be a winner no matter what happens. If he receives a legit, competitive Best Actor Oscar, it would be his first win. If O'Toole doesn't win, he'll go down in Oscar's record books as the actor with the most Best Actor nominations without a win. The late Richard Burton, had received 7 Oscar nominations, but one was in the supporting league.
Oscar Actors: Winslet, Kate
January 23, 2007 by
Kate Winslet's Best Actress Oscar nomination for New Line's 2006 “Little Children” is her fifth nomination in a little over a decade. Smoothly and effortlessly navigating from lead to secondary roles and back, Winslet, 31, has received 2 lead and 3 supporting nominations.
