Ronald Wan
While we celebrate the winners onstage come Monday morning, let us not forget the other actors who were snubbed. We look back at the year that was, at several performances that were endearing, magnificent, magical but just short of some column inches on the Oscar ballot.
Amy Adams in Enchanted
She enchanted a lot of tweens and even parents in the Disney flick but not the Academy. I want her to be my princess. Don’t you?
Emile Hirsch in Into the Wild
Living in the wild, feeding on the wild and getting poisoned by the wild. This is how you should suffer for your art. A shame this young terrific actor didn’t get nominated.
Roberty Downey Jr in Zodiac
His role in this superb thriller was at times funny and at times haunting. Brilliant.
Nikki Blonsky in Hairspray
We’re charmed by her vocals, bubbly self and voluminous hair.
Keira Knightley in Atonement
Her presence lights up the scenes but alas, not enough.
James McAvoy in Atonement
His presence lights up the scenes but alas, also not enough.
Ben Foster in 3:10 to Yuma
One word: Psycho.
Christian Bale in 3:10 to Yuma
One of the most underrated actors of his generation, Christian Bale delivers and holds himself well against a burly Russell Crowe. In fact, he outwitted him.
Angelina Jolie in A Mighty Heart
Maybe the role was already screaming for an Oscar from the get-go, thus too conspicuous for its own good.
Jodie Foster in The Brave One
Hell hath no fury like Jodie Foster scorned. We’re terrified of her.
Paul Dano in There Will Be Blood
With so much buzz surrounding the film, we’re curious why Paul Dano didn’t get nominated. He burns with such intensity especially when chasing out the devil in his parish.