Variety Features Newsletter: Oscar Wrap
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Screen souls seek solace
Nommed pics offer characters in need of rescue
This year's contenders offer a gallery of characters in dire need of emotional rescue.
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Oscar picture race an endurance test for most
Major contenders had to withstand backlash
Now that the Oscar race for best picture is a 10-deep scenario, securing a spot in the nominees' circle is less about clawing one's way there than keeping a spotlight on the qualities that initially put a pic in contention.
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Oscar-nommed directors do the twist
Hooper's DGA win sheds sudden doubt on other contenders
Amonth ago, the helmer race seemed like a done deal. Today, a substantial question mark looms over the category.
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Repeat actor contenders could yield different result
Bridges won a year ago but faces tough challenge
Two upstarts join three vets in this year's lead actor race, and one of those rookies could be the main challenger to the thesp many consider the heir apparent to the Oscar throne.
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Rich roles underscore lead actress race
Intense perfs will make triumph especially sweet
While the Oscars often reflect how much the film industry has struggled to create plum lead roles for women, this year's lead actress race -- whether a mirage or a sign of things to come -- had enough competition that some very good performances were overlooked. The five finalists were all undeniably strong.
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Bale gives knockout performance
Supporting contenders offer heavyweights aplenty
The Dec. 17 release date for "The Fighter" snuck it in for Oscar noms, with a punch -- the film was quickly hammered with praise for its cast.
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Showdown in supporting actress race
Leo puts up a good fight in 'Fighter' role
The supporting actress race has the look of a two-woman showdown between vet Melissa Leo ("The Fighter") and newcomer Hailee Steinfeld ("True Grit.")
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Leigh flies under the radar
Original screenplay noms a gifted bunch
For original screenplay, some usual suspects made it onto the nominee list, but the most noticeable inclusion might be Mike Leigh's "Another Year."
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Oscar coronation within Sorkin's reach?
Buzz points to 'Social Network' in adapted screenplay
"The Social Network" has been creating buzz among critics and viewers since its debut at the New York Film Festival.
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Exit through the gift suite
High end brands look for attention-getting alternatives
It's always a wide-open race as high-end brands vie for Oscar. Rather than pursue the golden statuette, fashion, spirits, auto and other luxury lifestyle brands strategize to link up with thesps, tastemakers and stylists who can help publicize their products front-and-center on the red carpet.
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