Best Actor: November, 3

[crazyfists3600]

I'm so over DDL...completely.

[Mike Aiello]

Yeah, but the difference between Shia and Day-Lewis, is that you really aren't supposed to openly criticise Day-Lewis for doing that stuff because he's so much more respected. I really do believe there is a faction within the academy (guys like Hopkins, who find the hype tedious), who will resent this "world's greatest actor" campaign Day-Lewis is currently running, and it'll cost him the win. He's not Meryl, and 3 lead oscars would effectively be sanctifying him beyond anyone else.

Denzel's not Meryl either, and if Day-Lewis doesn't win, I'm assuming you're suggesting Washington is next in line?

[with_one_voice]

homespun can't fathom a circumstance in which anyone but Denzel wins. I fear for his sanity when someone not named Denzel wins the Oscar

[crazyfists3600]

The only leg up I'd say that Washington has is that he works more often and I think in general is considered a more well rounded thespian...and he's homegrown...and has a better reputation on screen and off. I think people like him more. Doesn't really matter since Hugh Jackman is winning the Oscar.

[homespun]

Denzel's not Meryl either, and if Day-Lewis doesn't win, I'm assuming you're suggesting Washington is next in line?

Day-Lewis isn't Meryl, yet what they'd be doing would be putting him ABOVE her, not level. The big issue is 3 LEAD wins. Besides Hepburn, it's unprecendented. A lot of voters know their academy history. While Denzel winning 3 would be a big deal, it's hardly unprecedented, when 1 is supporting, and it's already been done by 3 other people. And frankly, Denzel is running a less arrogant and abrasive campiagn than DDL. I think he'd be a pretty easy alternative for voters actually.

[homespun]

homespun can't fathom a circumstance in which anyone but Denzel wins. I fear for his sanity when someone not named Denzel wins the Oscar

LOL!

I'll survive. I don't EXPECT Denzel to win (DDL is still favorite (not the unstoppable favorite some claim though), and Jackman could concievably make a run). But I think he can, and has about a 40% chance of doing it. All this talk of DDL having no competition on the way to an easy win makes me chuckle a bit. We'll see. I've been right so far, and I don't predict merely based on my personal wishes.

[erikdean]

Day-Lewis isn't Meryl, yet what they'd be doing would be putting him ABOVE her, not level.

Well, if you want to get nitpicky about it, he was already ahead of her since he had two Lead wins to her one (before Iron Lady).

[homespun]

Well, if you want to get nitpicky about it, he was already ahead of her since he had two Lead wins to her one (before Iron Lady).

You are right..... that is incredibly nitpicky

[erikdean]

You are right..... that is incredibly nitpicky

HA ha.

[Atonenent.]

But Hilary Swank had two lead Oscars before Streep did. I don't think '2 lead Oscars' is seen as such an elite club.

[erikdean]

But Hilary Swank had two lead Oscars before Streep did. I don't think '2 lead Oscars' is seen as such an elite club.

Yes, but four is another story...

[Moviefreak]

Regardless of what Anthony Hopkins is insinuating, DDL has a great reputation among his fellow actors. Oh and Denzel Washington is not winning the Oscar.

[Atonenent.]

It's true that Flight has lost the buzz and didn't do well enough commercially to win, but I could see him gaining steam. All of this sounds much like talking about Meryl certainly making it for Hope Springs. I know, "Have you seen the film?!".

[Simon87]

Not sure if Denzel can win this thing, but i'm calling him a lock for his first SAG Awards...he's sooo winning that!! And DDL is winning GG Drama and BFCA...Jackman will win GG Comedy/Musical and Bafta, making the BA race more open...just a thought!

[guany]

Lmao, homespun's downward spiral is amazing.

Hopefully Day-Lewis will win his 4th Best Actor Oscar for the film adaptation.

[MIM]

I think DDL is a great actor and if he delivers in Lincoln he should win but what really makes me mad is that he does a movie all 5 years and when he appears on the show he is treated like the messias LOL.He is overly strange with is "Method acting " thing.Ok if it helps him fine, but I think there are a lot of other great actors who stay not in character all the time and whom are great too.I donīt know why but this overpraising of DDL is annoying and it sounds like "Hey all you other actors are considered for a nom ,just be greatful to be in his presence and mentioned besides him " Itīs downplaying the talent of the other actors IMHO.Ok I know itīs not his fault this Times article but ,gosh how pathetic .

Meryl Streep simply comes across more sympathic alltough she is one of the greatest actresses too but in her case I am fine with it LOL .Sorry for my rant but I needed to say this LOL.

I think the best should win but I havenīt seen any of the movies yet so no clue who ?

[with_one_voice]

I mean, what's the big deal with "method" acting? Obviously that's what DDL finds most effective. It's presumptuous to say that he's being purposefully pretentious or whatnot in taking this approach. And of course it's fair to not like 'method acting' for yourself, or even to not really appreciate it in general, but why hate on DDL for it? It's not like he goes around saying that method acting is better than regular acting or touting himself as the best actor alive -- this label is put on him by the media. Acting seems like such an individualized craft that I don't really know why people hate on DDL specifically for his approach to the craft and for doing things like having the cast call him Mr President even when off set. Yeah, I guess that seems silly/stupid to us, but I dunno..I guess I just feel like, if that's his style, so what?

[MIM]

As I wrote itīs not his fault ,this Times article ( I guess he doesnīt think this way himself ) ,so maybe I should say how the media shoves DDL down the throats of us is annoying LOL..He dissapears for 5 years comes back with a new movie and is automatically considered the frontrunner from most media LOL. The other actors involvment in the race comes across like they are just embellishment sort of . Of course he can do whatever it helps him but I have the feeling that in his case, itīs extremely often mentioned regarding his acting .Know what i mean ?

[Jonathan]

For a while I've been saying that DDL is a lock for a nomination but almost certainly would not win, but that was mostly because I've grown use in recent years to seemingly sure things disappointing (See: Morgan Freeman in Invictus. Leo in J. Edgar). However, at this point I point think anyone can say that Lincoln has disappointed in any sense of the word, so unless Jackman or Les Miz as a whole somehow becomes undeniable, DDL is definitely a clear frontrunner.

[Mike Aiello]

He dissapears for 5 years comes back with a new movie and is automatically considered the frontrunner from most media LOL. The other actors involvment in the race comes across like they are just embellishment sort of . Of course he can do whatever it helps him but I have the feeling that in his case, itīs extremely often mentioned regarding his acting .Know what i mean ?

I think this has more to do with the fact that Day-Lewis is in a Spielberg movie playing one of the most revered presidents of the United States. And it hasn't been 5 years, guys...Day-Lewis was in "Nine" (I know people like to forget this bump in his filmography but it's still there), and Day-Lewis even got a GG nod out of it and minimal buzz before people actually saw the film. So I think your statements are a bit of an over-exaggeration. People are hyping Day-Lewis because of the role/film he's in...would they be hyping as much if he had taken Joaquin's part in "The Master"? He may have gotten raves and buzz, but probably not as much since people didn't like the film and box office hasn't been too good.