The Noms:
Sandra Bullock in “The Blind Side”
Helen Mirren in “The Last Station”
Carey Mulligan in “An Education”
Gabourey Sidibe in “Precious: Based on the Novel ‘Push’ by Sapphire”
Meryl Streep in “Julie & Julia”
Who Will Win: Meryl Streep in “Julie & Julia”
Who Should Win: Meryl Streep in “Julie & Julia”
Who Won: Sandra Bullock in “The Blind Side”
Commentary: Despite the logic and previous award wins, every sign pointed to a Bullock win and yet I've been cringing this moment for about three months now. So glad that Gabbie won on Friday and that Streep has both won and lost before. We'll look back on this as the Erin Brockovich award win - a beloved actress who is liked by the public at large and not cared for by the film snobs.
















Comments
Posted by Paul on 2010-03-14 at 12:43:35
You know, this year we had five solid performances in the category and I don't think any hate should be thrown in any one direction. These are 5 very talented women who turned in 5 very different, yet fully fleshed out performances and I commend them all. The fact that Bullock won in the end should not discount anyone in the category, least of all Bullock herself. "Erin Brockovich" award or not, I am happy for her and I look forward to the opportunities that will be given to her as a result. I eagerly awit more challenging performances from Sandra, much like she delivered in "Crash" and "Infamous." Don't hate. Appreciate. ;-)