{"id":199663,"date":"2023-01-31T18:29:11","date_gmt":"2023-01-31T17:29:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/?post_type=columnist&p=199663"},"modified":"2023-03-01T19:20:42","modified_gmt":"2023-03-01T18:20:42","slug":"shame-on-the-oscars","status":"publish","type":"columnist","link":"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/columnist\/douglas-gruehl\/shame-on-the-oscars\/","title":{"rendered":"Shame on the Oscars!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Sarah Polley, the director of Women Talking, was robbed of a much-deserved Oscar nomination for Best Director.<\/p>\n

What was the Academy thinking? Oh, right, a very uncomfortable subject being addressed and done so brilliantly. She skillfully demonstrated an incredible ability to deftly navigate the complexity of the subject matter and masterfully management of the all-star ensemble.<\/p>\n

IMHO, one of the absolute standouts in this phenomenal ensemble was Judith Ivey creating and delivering a moving and measured performance. Not to be overlooked is Ben Whishaw as August, so reminiscent of a young Anthony Perkins, both in his physical resemblance and his nuanced character creation.<\/p>\n

This is one of those films that luminously shines a light on and addresses a dirty little secret’ without pandering to the viewer’s intellect or becoming a screaming soapbox.<\/p>\n

Put your potential discomfort aside and see this 5-star film.<\/p>\n

Respectfully submitted, your erstwhile critic, Quoth the Maven, Always More.<\/p>\n

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