First things first: one simply cannot talk about Will Smith’s Oscarwithout mentioning the infamous slap.
Phillips wears his influences on his sleeve, toJoker’s ultimate detriment.
Still,Phoenix is showstopping enoughto justify why so many were impressed with his work.
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A movie as grand and ambitious asThe Brutalistneedsan equally larger-than-life performance, and that’s what Brody delivers.
Indeed, ifThe Brutalistis as enthralling as it is, it’s largely because ofBrody’s commanding performance.
InFlorian Zeller’sThe Father, the renowned thespian plays Anthony, an octogenarian Welshman dealing with dementia.
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Oscar winnerOlivia Colmanco-stars as her daughter, while Zeller adapts the screenplay from his equally acclaimed playLe Pere.
Hopkins' win is, sadly, forever linked withthe stunt the Academy pulled that year.
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