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Celeb News: Jennifer Lawrence steals 'American Hustle' - Oscar #2 next?
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Jennifer Lawrence steals 'American Hustle' - Oscar #2 next?
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In a movie full of con artists, Jennifer Lawrence steals "American Hustle" as a dimwit floozy married to low-class shyster. She could easily pull off an Oscars heist next and do what no other star has ever done: win in a supporting race one year after prevailing in lead. That may seem unlikely if viewed as a demotion for today's hottest screen diva (thank you, "Hunger Games"), but Ingrid Bergman and Gene Hackman both took the step down after reigning in lead. However, there were many years in between their multiple wins.
Oscar nominations are also possible for Amy Adams and Christian Bale in lead and Bradley Cooper in supporting – all of them shine in colorful roles rich with psycho-comic complexity. Adams has the best shot at winning. This year the lead actress race is overstuffed with older past champs and voters usually lust after babes, of course, especially ones who are overdue. Adams is Oscarless after four past losses.
"American Hustle" will also be nominated for Best Picture, Director, Original Screenplay and lots of crafts. It could bag hair and makeup, but the big nagging question is: Can it win Best Picture? Yes, if it picks up kudos momentum at the critics' awards. Up till now, it looked like "12 Years a Slave" had those trophies from New York and Los Angeles in the bag, but now "Hustle" offers the journos a fun quirky alternative that has art-house cred thanks to Russell's sainted status among cineastes.
Beware: "Wolf of Wall Street" will pounce on the derby very soon. Screenings start around Dec. 1. At that point will have a better idea of the top Oscar races and we can firm up our predictions, but for now it is safe to say that "American Hustle" lives up to early expectations and it poses a serious threat ahead.
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She's on fire  
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Rooting for her to snatch again
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no way she can overtake Oprah.
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Ms. Lawrence stays snatching
I want to see this. It looks pretty good.
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Member Since: 6/25/2011
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I think Oprah or Lupita Nyong'o will snatch it actually. And rightfully so.
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Maybe a nom, but she won't be able to win against Oprah 
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Meryl of our generation!
she is simply the Queen 
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Lupita Nyong’o says hi ya'll
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They'd never give it to the same person 2 years in a row, no matter how great the performance. She could very well out-do her Silver Linings Playbook role, but it won't matter. The Oscars are all about industry politics. It's always viewed as "somebody's year" even when they probably aren't the best of the choices. I personally don't think JLaw even deserved her Oscar last year, but she had the buzz going for her. Which is crucial. (Naomi Watts was truly the most deserving person, but she had zero buzz and so she wasn't even seen as a contender.)
I didn't realize Oprah was viewed as being in the running, but I could totally see her winning. She was great in The Butler. plus she'll likely get a huge campaign to back her up. Politics as usual.
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Get that nomination Jenni
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Originally posted by .Chad.
They'd never give it to the same person 2 years in a row, no matter how great the performance. She could very well out-do her Silver Linings Playbook role, but it won't matter. The Oscars are all about industry politics. It's always viewed as "somebody's year" even when they probably aren't the best of the choices. I personally don't think JLaw even deserved her Oscar last year, but she had the buzz going for her. Which is crucial. (Naomi Watts was truly the most deserving person, but she had zero buzz and so she wasn't even seen as a contender.)
I didn't realize Oprah was viewed as being in the running, but I could totally see her winning. She was great in The Butler. plus she'll likely get a huge campaign to back her up. Politics as usual.
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exactly! and I haven't seen "12 Years a Slave" yet, but I can totally see AMPAS rewarding Oprah.
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Originally posted by .Chad.
They'd never give it to the same person 2 years in a row, no matter how great the performance. She could very well out-do her Silver Linings Playbook role, but it won't matter. The Oscars are all about industry politics. It's always viewed as "somebody's year" even when they probably aren't the best of the choices. I personally don't think JLaw even deserved her Oscar last year, but she had the buzz going for her. Which is crucial. (Naomi Watts was truly the most deserving person, but she had zero buzz and so she wasn't even seen as a contender.)
I didn't realize Oprah was viewed as being in the running, but I could totally see her winning. She was great in The Butler. plus she'll likely get a huge campaign to back her up. Politics as usual.
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You better stan for Naomi!
They should've sent her to supporting IMO.
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Even if she gets nominated that'll be incredible and if she won then she'd make history
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Snatch 'em Oscars, AGAIN, Jenny
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A nom maybe. I don't see her winning tho.
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Originally posted by .Chad.
They'd never give it to the same person 2 years in a row, no matter how great the performance. She could very well out-do her Silver Linings Playbook role, but it won't matter. The Oscars are all about industry politics. It's always viewed as "somebody's year" even when they probably aren't the best of the choices. I personally don't think JLaw even deserved her Oscar last year, but she had the buzz going for her. Which is crucial. (Naomi Watts was truly the most deserving person, but she had zero buzz and so she wasn't even seen as a contender.)
I didn't realize Oprah was viewed as being in the running, but I could totally see her winning. She was great in The Butler. plus she'll likely get a huge campaign to back her up. Politics as usual.
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The nominations are maybe about politics but do you really believe the board has control on their members who vote.
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Originally posted by .Chad.
They'd never give it to the same person 2 years in a row, no matter how great the performance.
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Tom Hanks won the Oscar for Best Actor two years in a row. It's possible.
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