Isaacs recently spoke with Ebony and the African American Film Critics Association (AAFCA) about criticism over the overwhelmingly white nominees for this year’s Academy Awards, and its plans to promote more diversity within its voting system. Despite having noted this during an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, he was still heavily involved on the Hollywood soundstage most of the times. That’s why those trying to downplay the total absence of minority actors and filmmakers in the mix this year (and last) are missing the point. Diversifying the kinds of movies they champion (if, frustratingly, not the kinds of people in them), the Oscars have slowly started to move away from their history of reflexively exalting lavish musicals and straightforward historical epics. But that doesn’t justify him winning an Oscar when it just isn’t his time. But now, DiCaprio is poised for Oscar glory with his Best Actor nomination for The Revenant.
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Can you additionally want to see Leonardo DiCaprio win the Oscar in 2013? In other words, if there weren’t a potential Oscar for a comparatively risky, non-commercial proposition like “Spotlight” – or “Birdman” or “12 Years a Slave” or “The Artist”, best picture winners all – would they get produced in the first place?
Bryan Cranston rounds out the category for his role in Trumbo, and the 59-year-old reckons if he wins he’ll have a private party at home with his wife and a bottle of bubbly.
“The Wolf of Wall Street” was also nominated for best picture. I liked all of the performances that were nominated.
“That was the thrill for me, a real thrill because I think he’s a terrific actor”, she said with a laugh.
“It helps to be an Academy Award victor”, joked Obaid-Chinoy, who won the best documentary Oscar for her 2012 short film “Saving Face” about the suffering of women disfigured by acid attacks in the Middle East.
Shaw gave similar advice as she accepted the Power Award. I presume he is among the best performers on the planet.
Alicia Vikander is the major contender in this category for her performance in “The Danish Girl”, although things could still turn out well for Kate Winslet (Steve Jobs).
He will take to the stage at the Dolby Theater on Sunday to host the 88th Academy Awards.
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It looks as though a local cinema in the UK’s capital is also cashing in, as they changed their sign to “Leodean” in support of the actor.
