I've long since given up hope of one of the great films from outside the US being considered seriously for best picture (Sorry Cherry Blossom:Hanami/Edge of Heaven). But amidst the raft of Oscar hopefuls featuring child abuse, death or suicidal leanings I have a more modest plea. Can you all find a way to give Kate Winslet an Oscar? I know it's going to be hard with the possibility of Meryl Streep up against her again. Just please try - if at all possible.Why? - She's a great actress and if this year is any indication she's just going to keep making serious minded and depressing movies until you give her one. Once she's won - who knows how many great and fun movies she's likely to star in. That way we can see her in a movie without all the strange feelings that come along with her latest (albeit impressive) work. You know what I mean - the life crushing depression of Revolutionary Road, the "hey, how strange is it that I think the former Nazi guard looks great naked?" questions posed by The Reader - that sort of thing.
I'm not saying she needs to be in "He's Not that Into You 2" for me to be happy. Just that maybe something a little lighter but no less brilliant might come along once the thirst for an Oscar is quenched. You know, like a sequel to Titanic or Mama Mia!...
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