S.A. Nominees I Want To See

*Not in any order

Lauren Bacall in The Mirror Has Two Faces (1996) - Yeah, I know, I've heard it all, but I actually want to see for myself what I think of Bacall's performance. I really can't imagine it being all that bad, even though she was directed by Babs, and had to act with her. This seems to be a performance/nomination that used to be talked about all the time due to it's shocking "loser" status, but it seems people just don't care anymore...they're just happy she didn't win, I guess. Yes, her win would have been more for her career than her actual performance, but I'm interested in checking out the latter. *Also, you gotta love that shot of Bacall "feeling" herself while on the phone.

Joan Cusack in In & Out (1997) - I have heard many great things about this underrated performance, and I have been wanting to see it but have yet to find the time. She's a great comedienne, who always lends support and humor to any film she's in, so I suspect her work here shouldn't be too different. Plus, she delivered a comedic performance in a category made up of four other dramatic nominees so you know she had to have made some kind of impression on members who pass over comedy too often.

Marisa Tomei in In The Bedroom (2001) - An actress as talented and dedicated as Tomei, it's hard to believe she only has three nominations. Yes, she does have an Oscar, but her win has never been totally adored by cinephiles/the general public. I've heard that here she really showed her potential for being a dramatic actress with this performance, and even now she is Sage's pick for that year as well, after replacing Jennifer Connelly.

Lynn Carlin in Faces (1968) - I rented the film back in the summer back never got around to actually watching it, so I still am looking foreward to seeing Carlin's celebrated work. Sage is a big fan of this performance (which was beaten by Gordon's overrated win), and many others have reacted positively so I hope can do the same.

Some others; Mildred Natwick in Barefoot in the Park, Dyan Cannon in Heaven Can Wait, Susannah York in They Shoot Horses, Don't They?, Amy Adams in Junebug, Holly Hunter in Thirteen, Thelma Ritter in Pickup on South Street, May Whitty, Mrs. Miniver....