Best Supporting Actress: December

[Donezo]

I've been thinking about a scenario in which the Globes and SAG snub Helen Hunt. Now that would be amusing in this hopeless category.

Gurl.........who would they even nominate in her place? I feel like if anyone is going to respond to that movie, it's going to be SAG.

[erikdean]

I've been thinking about a scenario in which the Globes and SAG snub Helen Hunt. Now that would be amusing in this hopeless category.

Don't get my hopes up.

[Jonathan]

Another comparison would be Zellweger.
Her movie underperformed with Oscar, but it was written. It was her turn.

Actually, Cold Mountain is like a perfect comparison for Les Miz. Both uber-Oscar bait that racks up the nominations, but ultimately falls short of being THE contender many expected of it. Even Cold Mountain started off rotten on RT!

[tututaya]

1. Field
2. Hathaway
3. Hunt
4. Smith
5. Washington
6. Dench

[Kendallamc]

Field
Hathaway
Hunt
Adams
Smith

[Mike Aiello]

Actually, Cold Mountain is like a perfect comparison for Les Miz. Both uber-Oscar bait that racks up the nominations, but ultimately falls short of being THE contender many expected of it. Even Cold Mountain started off rotten on RT!

Does that mean Anne will fade away in a few years?? (honestly, who knows where Renee is these days and it hasn't even been 10 years since her win).

[guany]

Let's wait and see how "Les Mis" reviews pan out before saying Hathaway is the favorite, I mean we all thought she was going to sweep and thus far she's lost two important awards. As for the UK, I haven't seen all the reviews, but not all of them are good The Guardian gave it 3/5 and so did The Times which are two of the biggest and most respected review publications in the UK.

I know a lot of people were predicting Hathaway in Gold Rush, and we're all joking about her losing the NBR and NYFCC, but the reality is that she doesn't need them. The Zellweger comparison is perfect, really. Starting with the BFCA, she'll win everything. I think the only competition she has (even if only slightly), is Sally Field, but they aren't going to give Lincoln 3 acting Oscars.

[Dave_ATC]

I wasn't moved by Sally Field in Lincoln, I felt like most of the time she was waay too over the top for my liking.

From the reviews, it seems like the consensus is Hathaway for Les Mis.

[RobYo]

When Ann Dowd get's that SAG nomination ya'll better get on the train

It's Happening

[Timmer]

This category is a total mess. Needs more precursors.

[with_one_voice]

Even though I really doubt Dowd gets nominated for the Oscar, it'd be awesome if she picks up more precursor traction (including one of the more major ones), since I think it's a really great performance, and one from such a small, unsettling, and unconventional film that is rarely acknowledged with awards.

[guany]

Nathaniel Rogers did a nice interview with Ann Dowd that's worth checking out:

NATHANIEL: Are you already panicking about red carpets you'll have to walk.
ANN DOWD: No darling. Not panicking but I am considering a diet and the issue of what to wear. But hey you know what? I'm still a mother of three children. The day is full of real tasks to complete. I tell myself if that's my worst problem --oh my gosh, you mean I have to go and shop?! -- I shall survive.

http://thefilmexperience.net/blog/20...scar-buzz.html

[with_one_voice]

OMG I want this woman on the red carpet. I wanna see what she picks out.

[jjj]

I didn't know the kind of stuff Ann Dowd's been in. Freaks and Geeks, Philadelphia, Louie, Flags of Our Fathers, Lorenzo's Oil, Manchurian Candidate, The Informant...she's worked with a lot of high profile people.

And she fangirls for Meryl: "Aside from her talent which is there for the world to see and try to comprehend she's just an extraordinary human being. And it was watching her on a set that I realized 'Oh I see.' The degree of celebrity that you let change your life is a matter of choice. She carries no celebrity with her. She's an actor on a set doing her work and that was just a revelation."

[Sebbers]

Dowd's nomination would be SUCH an uphill battle, but she really, truly deserves to be nominated. I know a lot of people think she's "lead", but it's a role that teeter totters on lead and supporting, and even though she is the main character, there are large chunks where she's not in the film. Despite the film not being that great, she is able to fully craft a lived in character that goes far beyond the material she was given to work with.

[Elias Subwell]

I didn't know the kind of stuff Ann Dowd's been in. she's worked with a lot of high profile people.

She is like as Margo Martindale (Emmy for "Justified") or Zeljko Ivanek (Emmy for "Damages"). Long career is a key for getting nomination for Dowd, I hope.

[Atonenent.]

Dowd's nomination would be SUCH an uphill battle, but she really, truly deserves to be nominated. I know a lot of people think she's "lead", but it's a role that teeter totters on lead and supporting, and even though she is the main character, there are large chunks where she's not in the film. Despite the film not being that great, she is able to fully craft a lived in character that goes far beyond the material she was given to work with.

I think the confusion helps her actually. I don't think anyone will go far enough to mention her in lead, while in supporting, she has a larger role than some of her competition and is the MVP of the film.

[camille]

I agree about the Zellwegger comparison. Was just thinking it actually.

If Les Mis turns out to be this years Cold Mountain, all Hathaway needs is a couple of TV awards and that's the deal sealed.

[Eduardo Zuckerberg]

I wonder if Hathaway would still win in a walk had Lawrence been campaigned here?

[camille]

Difficult to call - Lawrence is one of the hottest starlets in Hollywood right now, if not THE hottest. Suppose she will just have to make do with her Globe comedy win this year now...( I think Chastain is taking lead)