Snubs 2010

There are Oscar snubs every year. Leonardo DiCaprio and Jim Carrey know that all too well. But found there to be some pretty astounding absences from the nominations this year. And they include:

Chris Nolan, Best Director Inception

I mean, Inception wasn't a critical and artistic success with an intricate story line, admirable performances, and mind blowing special effects. It didn't kick start a slow 2010. And all that didn't require impeccable direction. Inception proved that one can make a smart movie and the masses will go see it; audiences aren't as dumb as we think. Chris Nolan consistently turns out money making masterpieces and has yet to be rewarded with a nomination. The Dark Knight omission was bad enough but not a nod for Inception? Blasphemy. Especially choosing the Coen Brothers over Nolan for a mediocre film.

Danny Boyle, Best Director 127 Hours

It's no easy task to make a one man show compelling for an hour and a half. Poor choice Academy...poor poor choice.






Mark Wahlberg, Best Actor The Fighter

Yeah Christian Bale pulls the Al Pacino scenery chewing card and is utterly brilliant. But Mark Wahlberg gives a quiet, internal performance. The performance is textured and it's a true change from Wahlberg. Too bad he lost his spot to Jeff Bridges, a performance that was funny but hammy.



Ryan Gosling, Best Actor Blue Valentine

Thank goodness Michelle Williams got nominated but it's completely ridiculous to ignore Gosling. He's a catalyst for Williams' performance. The role called for love, misery, humor, depression, weakness, strength. Though I haven't seen Biutiful and still want to, I hear Javier Bardem (who I love) is basically required to be miserable throughout the film and his role is far less complex than Gosling's. This and Nolan's snub are the biggest nomination injustices.


Jim Carrey, Best Actor I Love You Phillip Morris

This was barely even a possibility but it's horrible that Carrey got overlooked, again.


Andrew Garfield, Best Supporting Actor The Social Network

The Social Network had some strong male performances and it's a shame only Jesse Eisenberg got recognized. I wasn't totally shocked that Garfield got ignored and I think he has a lot more great performances in his future, but Mark Ruffalo over Garfield? Please. Any recognition for The Kids Are All Right is undeserved. The fact it got nominated for Best Picture is horrifying.

Mila Kunis, Best Supporting Actress Black Swan

Kunis gives a truly supporting performance. She supports and feeds Natalie Portman's performance. Her performance is generous and serves as a great contrast to Portman. This reminds me of James McAvoy in The Last King of Scotland or Christina Ricci in Monster, truly generous performances that help make the lead's performance that much better. And those supporting roles aren't recognized.

Barbara Hershey, Best Supporting Actress Black Swan

I don't know why there wasn't more of a push for her too. She balances the sympathetic and love with the overbearing and psycho. She also adds fuel to the fire that is Portman's performance. Plus, wouldn't it be cool to see two awful mothers square off at the awards (Hershey and Melissa Leo in The Fighter)? The Academy went with Jacki Weaver in Animal Kingdom as Psycho Mom nomination #2.





I am pleased John Hawkes got nominated for Winter's Bone. He's a fantastic character actor and it's great he got recognized.