2/14/2023 0 Comments Oscar the grouchUp against performances by better actors in far better movies – Javier Bardem’s unflinching and absolutely riveting portrayal of Cuban poet and dissident Reinaldo Arenas in “Before Night Falls,” and Ed Harris directing himself as the tortured and brilliant title character in “Pollock” – Crowe’s General Maximus only needed to ride the wave of big-budget glam and glitz to Harris or Bardem’s rightful place on the podium. Most disappointing about Crowe’s win was that his performance did not win him the award, the hype surrounding “Gladiator” did. Take the 2000 Best Actor award going to Russell Crowe for “Gladiator.” Was this a decent picture? Sure. Other times, though, there are straight-up snubs and plain old bad choices. Some years are weaker than others, and at those times it makes sense that a less-than-stellar movie can win an award or two. It’s Oscar time again and like every year, there are speculations, rumors, and ultimately, letdowns.
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