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It was good to see that the extraordinary horror film \u201cHereditary\u201d was given attention with Toni Collette taking home best actress. Look for Collette to be in the running for the best actress Oscar, competing with Glenn Close and Olivia Colman. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Close was really wonderful in \u201cThe Wife,\u201d and her best actress win at the Golden Globes certainly helps her chances of taking home Oscar gold. But Colman, who plays the ill-fated Queen Anne in \u201cThe Favourite,\u201d also won a Golden Globe, and many think of her as the Oscar front-runner. The problem for Colman, I think, is that \u201cThe Favourite\u201d is an ensemble, featuring three strong central performances from Colman, Emma Stone, and Rachel Weisz. Who is lead and who is supporting? Close, on the other hand, is the clear lead of \u201cThe Wife,\u201d a tiny film that many may have forgotten but for the Golden Globe award.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The problem for Collette winning the Oscar is the difficult nature of \u201cHereditary.\u201d It\u2019s a significant film, but it isn\u2019t pleasant to watch, certainly not one that I\u2019m eager to revisit. The genre limitations, as far as awards consideration, further affect Collette\u2019s chances. Still, last year\u2019s Academy Awards celebrated genre films, giving \u201cThe Shape of Water\u201d best picture over the likes of a historical epic like \u201cDunkirk.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n But for the Georgia Film Critics to decide on \u201cA Star is Born\u201d is particularly telling. While Cooper\u2019s decision to end the film on a down note, regardless of the moving musical tribute to his character that, for some, brought the house down, \u201cA Star is Born\u201d is a safe choice for voters. And this should help the film in many categories. This year, without a \u201cMoonlight\u201d in the mix, I think safe films will be given the most attention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n And there may be no safer movie to nominate than \u201cGreen Book.\u201d Note that \u201cGreen Book\u201d took home not one single award from the Georgia Film Critics. And dust has been kicked up about the film\u2019s depiction of what some have called the \u201cwhite savior\u201d narrative. But like \u201cThe Help,\u201d which in 2011 received 4 nominations including one for best picture, look for \u201cGreen Book\u201d to receive serious consideration. It will certainly help that star Mahershala Ali is giving us fantastic work on HBO\u2019s wonderful third season of \u201cTrue Detective.\u201d His performance is a sight to behold, and it elevates everything about this promising season. But more on that next week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Finally, the Georgia Film Critics Association named Ethan Hawke best actor, for his performance as the troubled minister in Paul Schrader\u2019s disturbing \u201cFirst Reformed.\u201d That film struck a chord with many because of its unique message and ambiguous ending that had people talking. In addition to acting, Hawke had a great year directing the critically lauded \u201cBlaze.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n The complete list of the Georgia Film Critics Association winners is below. Oscar nominations will be announced on Tuesday, January 22, 2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/dailyfilmfix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/astarisborn-1024x429.jpg\")
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