tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6942068.post2328963023902316900..comments2023-10-24T07:02:34.809-07:00Comments on Scribbles and Ramblings: Best Performances & Cinematography of 2012Sachinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13227932224402555942noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6942068.post-73252876696618224132013-01-02T23:15:50.979-07:002013-01-02T23:15:50.979-07:00Thanks so much for your generous words Sam.
I tho...Thanks so much for your generous words Sam.<br /><br />I thought about Levant vs Day-Lewis and in certain aspects it was close, but in the end, Levant had a great selection of diverse roles to portray from.<br /><br />For a change, I found Williams well suited for TAKE THIS WALTZ and much better than some of her past nominated roles such as BLUE VALENTINE.<br /><br />Your list makes me think of some glaring omissions on my part such as Anders Danielson Lee & Rachel Weisz. I really liked Irrfan Khan's relaxed style in LIFE OF PI but his PAAN SINGH TOMAR role was far richer.<br /><br />I felt Sally Field's was a forced performances in LINCOLN as somehow she seemed to be straining too much to get into character.Sachinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13227932224402555942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6942068.post-21770704141728364672013-01-02T20:49:05.779-07:002013-01-02T20:49:05.779-07:00This is an absolutely amazing presentation here Sa...This is an absolutely amazing presentation here Sachin, one that takes on the year's acting with authoritative glee, with a worldwide cope. Similarly you have noted some brilliantly-potographed films in your final round-up!<br /><br />Levant certainly comes within a hair of the top spot for me, in this multi-faceted turn that leaves the view breathless. I'd only have Day-Lewis ahead of him, but I see I won't get an argument from you on that point. Yes Riva and Trintignant are haunting; Waltz and DiCaprio are DJANGO's heart, Nina Hoss is superb in the oddly unaffecting BARBARA, and Matthew McConaughey is chilling in KILLER JOE.<br /><br />As far as Michelle Williams, I love her, but I found her over-the-top in TAKE THIS WALTZ. I do think Joaquin Phoenix and Phillip Seymour Hoffman are brilliant in THE MASTER, but the film remains problematic, despite some electrifying moments.<br /><br />Here are some great performances I would add to the round-up:<br /><br />Anders Danielson Lee (Oslo, August 31st)<br />Jessica Chastain (Zero Dark Thirty)<br />Suraj Sharma (The Life of Pi)<br />Irfan Khan (The Life of Pi)<br />Tom Holland (The Impossible)<br />Naomi Watts (The Impossible)<br />Anne Hathaway (Les Miserables)<br />Hugh Jackman (Les Miserables)<br />Eddie Redmayne (Les Miserables)<br />Samantha Barks (Les Miserables)<br />Rachel Weisz (The Deep Blue Sea)<br />Ezra Miller (The Perks of Being a Wallflower)<br />Jack Black (Bernie)<br />Alan Arkin (Argo)<br />Mohamed Fellag (Monsieu Lazhar)<br />John Hawkes (The Sessions)<br />Helen Hunt (The Sessions)<br />Jennfer Lawrence (Silver Lining Playbook)<br />Sally Field (Lincoln)<br />Tommy Lee Jones (Lincoln)<br /><br />All well-photographed films for sure. Miranda and Deakins score big here. Fred Kelemen for THE TURIN HORSE is another I'd add.<br /><br />Simply superb work here Sachin!Sam Julianonoreply@blogger.com