I' m happy DOATG is getting so much recognition with the Gotham and now the Spirit award nominations. Too bad Alex wasn't recognized but then again his performance was very subtle and not showy like the others who were nominated for best supporting actor. Particularly that of Paul Dano and Michael Shannon who were more properly lead actors in their respective films. Paul Dano did all the heavy lifting in Love and Mercy while John Cusack mainly played a one note character so Many nth ink of him as the lead not the supporting actor in the film. Michael Shannon was the movie in 99 and without his performance there wouldn't have been a movie worth watching which in essence is the definition of a lead character. If these two actors had been more appropriately classified as leads,there may have been room for Alex but then again maybe not. I'm not so sure the powers that be fully appreciate the subtlety of a performance like the one he gave as Monroe.
I recently watched" Listen to me Marlon" and he said his explosive performances were easier and showier but the quiet more intense subtle performance was much more difficult to achieve. He considered his subtle performances his best acting although he fully acknowledged that they were often overlooked in favor of his performances that had more dynamic outbursts. I think this is true more often than not and so did not hold out much hope that Alex's Monroe would receive an award nomination. I just wished it would.
As for Bel. She really is up against some major performances by actresses who are more experienced and mature,particularly Cate Blanchett. So, I would be truly shocked if she won. Hopefully Marielle Heller will win an award. Most likely a Gotham.
I'm so pleased for you, so tomorrow it is then ;D Have fun ♥x
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