Willem Dafoe was ROBBED of a nomination for his fury-infused performance in THE LIGHTHOUSE. Dafoe, one of the best actors alive, has never won an Oscar, despite being nominated 4 times. One can imagine his Thomas Wake telling Oscar, "DAMN YE! Let Neptune strike ye dead! HAAAARK!" pic.twitter.com/VqqrsbtRoj
— Jordan Ruimy (@mrRuimy) January 13, 2020
The Farewell didn’t use special FX or a one-take gimmick, nor did it rely on a popular novel to tell its story. Instead, it came straight from director Lulu Wang’s heart. A personal film about culture, family and love. Oscar or not, I hope we get more films like this from Wang.
— Jordan Ruimy (@mrRuimy) January 13, 2020
Almost every frame in Celine Sciamma's PORTRAIT OF A LADY ON FIRE felt like a painting. Cinematographer Claire Mathon deserved an Oscar-nomination for her work this morning, but didn't get it. As with all great art, time will heal everything - the film will age like fine wine. pic.twitter.com/3mc0erz0R3
— Jordan Ruimy (@mrRuimy) January 13, 2020
The Academy ignoring Adam Sandler in UNCUT GEMS and Robert De Niro in THE IRISHMAN means that we now have a Best Actor category missing two of the very best acting performances of the year
— Jordan Ruimy (@mrRuimy) January 13, 2020
Awkwafina’s Oscar snub is ringing very hollow today. Not only did she deserve a nomination, but, looking at the five who did get in, she actually deserved to win.
— Jordan Ruimy (@mrRuimy) January 13, 2020
Ritchie and Statham have collaborated on six movies so far in their careers, so this will be lucky number seven. The others include “Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels,” “Snatch,” and “Wrath of Man.”