Sentences with phrase «supporting performances in films»

«Draft Day» (2014)-- Boseman gave a memorable supporting performance in a film about the inner workings of another sport: football, as player Vontae Mack.

Josh Brolin, fresh off playing Thanos in «Infinity War,» gives perhaps the best supporting performance in the film as Cable, a time - traveling mutant soldier on a mission to take down Firefist before the kid does some serious damage.

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Unlike previous years, Ghana recorded a lot of new faces on the nomination list; some of whom Included new actor, Joseph Otsiman who got the nod for Best Actor In Supporting Role for his performance in the drama thriller film, The Cursed Ones directed by Nana Obiri Yeboah, who was also nominated for AMAA 2016 Award For Best Director categorIn Supporting Role for his performance in the drama thriller film, The Cursed Ones directed by Nana Obiri Yeboah, who was also nominated for AMAA 2016 Award For Best Director categorin the drama thriller film, The Cursed Ones directed by Nana Obiri Yeboah, who was also nominated for AMAA 2016 Award For Best Director category.

Many film fans assume that Mitchell won his 1939 Best Supporting Oscar for his portrayal of Gerald O'Hara in the blockbuster Gone With the Wind; in fact, he won the prize for his performance as the drunken doctor in Stagecoach — one of five Thomas Mitchell movie appearances in 1939 (his other films that year, classics all, were Only Angels Have Wings, Mr. Smith Goes to Washington, and The Hunchback of Notre Dame).

His performance as Billy Crystal's put - upon brother in the film won him an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actor of 1992, as well as a Golden Globe nomination.

The film neither supports nor scoffs at Sharon's views, and the superb performances add immeasurably to a film that presents the unbelievable (and unthinkable) at face value, making it seem oddly plausible in the process.

Her performance in the Academy Award ® nominated film LAGAAN for which she was nominated for a Zee Cine Award (Indian Oscar) for Best Supporting Actress, brought her to the attention of American audiences.

Having appeared in one film (1913's Shylock), in 1933 he began taking film roles to support his theatrical work; his subtle, forceful, witty performances redeemed poor movies and intensified high - quality work.

The best performances lie with the supporting players (aside from Umbers, who's so dull that you'd think he was one of the many statues you see throughout the film), and the finest one comes from Tom Wilkinson, playing a twice - divorced man who sets his sights on Stella, knowing full well she'd be in it just for the money.

In 1987, he starred as anti-apartheid activist Steve Biko in Richard Attenborough's Cry Freedom alongside Kevin Kline, and though the film itself alienated some critics (Pauline Kael called it «dumbfounding»), Washington's powerful performance earned him a Best Supporting Actor Oscar nomination.Two years later, Washington netted another Best Supporting Actor nod — and won the award — for his turn as an embittered yet courageous runaway slave in the Civil War drama GlorIn 1987, he starred as anti-apartheid activist Steve Biko in Richard Attenborough's Cry Freedom alongside Kevin Kline, and though the film itself alienated some critics (Pauline Kael called it «dumbfounding»), Washington's powerful performance earned him a Best Supporting Actor Oscar nomination.Two years later, Washington netted another Best Supporting Actor nod — and won the award — for his turn as an embittered yet courageous runaway slave in the Civil War drama Glorin Richard Attenborough's Cry Freedom alongside Kevin Kline, and though the film itself alienated some critics (Pauline Kael called it «dumbfounding»), Washington's powerful performance earned him a Best Supporting Actor Oscar nomination.Two years later, Washington netted another Best Supporting Actor nod — and won the award — for his turn as an embittered yet courageous runaway slave in the Civil War drama Glorin the Civil War drama Glory.

The performances further distinguish this the portrayals of notable figures in this film, which delivers on plenty of neat cameos and supporting performances by recognizable talents who nail the recognizable figures, while leading man Alan Rickman more - or-less carries things with his trademark dry, soft - spoken charisma, which captures the mysterious madness and cleverness of Hilly Krystal.

The supporting cast around Newman is amazing including Bruce Willis who gives one of his best performances in this film.

Recently, she hosted the third season of «Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner» for the Si TV Network.New York Newsday raved over her performance in the indie hit «Woman Thou Art Loosed» calling her portrayal of an ex-con recovering addict «Haunting «Six Page Pictorial in the new Las Vegas National Magazine «Player» released Jan 2006Studied Shakespeare at «The Actors Circle Theatre» in Los Angeles and received a standing ovation for her portrayal of «Miss Alma» in Tennesee William's «Summer and Smoke «Running Scared, the film she had a supporting lead in with Paul Walker, is the Top Ten DVD Rental of the month.

In 2002, Law starred alongside film veterans Tom Hanks and Paul Newman in the multiple Oscar - winning Road to Perdition and was on the path to an Oscar once again for his performance in Cold Mountain (2003) with Nicole Kidman and Renée Zellweger, who took home the Oscar for Best Supporting ActresIn 2002, Law starred alongside film veterans Tom Hanks and Paul Newman in the multiple Oscar - winning Road to Perdition and was on the path to an Oscar once again for his performance in Cold Mountain (2003) with Nicole Kidman and Renée Zellweger, who took home the Oscar for Best Supporting Actresin the multiple Oscar - winning Road to Perdition and was on the path to an Oscar once again for his performance in Cold Mountain (2003) with Nicole Kidman and Renée Zellweger, who took home the Oscar for Best Supporting Actresin Cold Mountain (2003) with Nicole Kidman and Renée Zellweger, who took home the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress.

Kapur imbues the film with the historical import and epic sweep missing from Elizabeth, and while Blanchett's firebrand performance is the film's searing centrepiece, strong supporting work from Owen, Abbie Cornish (finally impressive after many try - hard strike - outs), Morton and, especially, Geoffrey Rush as her loyal - to - a-fault servant Francis Walsingham, bring out the shades in her deeply conflicted character.

In television, Sutherland won both Emmy and Golden Globe awards as Best Supporting Actor for his performance in the HBO film Citizen X, and he won a Golden Globe for his portrayal of Clark Clifford, advisor to President Lyndon B. Johnson, in the HBO historical drama Path to WaIn television, Sutherland won both Emmy and Golden Globe awards as Best Supporting Actor for his performance in the HBO film Citizen X, and he won a Golden Globe for his portrayal of Clark Clifford, advisor to President Lyndon B. Johnson, in the HBO historical drama Path to Wain the HBO film Citizen X, and he won a Golden Globe for his portrayal of Clark Clifford, advisor to President Lyndon B. Johnson, in the HBO historical drama Path to Wain the HBO historical drama Path to War.

The rest of the supporting cast, Carrie Fisher, Bruce Dern, and Rick Ducommun are all hilarious in the film, perfectly rounding out the film and all giving great performances.

While Brown is the most talented actor in the cast, acclaimed veteran actor James Cromwell («The Artist») gives him a run - for - his - money with a solid supporting performance as one of the film's antagonists, Judge Foster.

As for the performances, Sorvino is terrific in what was pretty much her last mainstream role before Harvey Weinstein derailed her career (looking back, the Sorvino vs. Giant Cockroach metaphor feels rather prescient), and she's ably supported by Northam, Dutton and Giannini, even if the film never quite figures out what to do with Goodwin's Chuy.

Don't Worry, He Won't Get Far on Foot is an acting showcase featuring one of the best performances of Joaquin Phoenix «s career and a supporting turn for Jonah Hill that joins his acclaimed performances in films like Moneyball and The Wolf of Wall Street.

Kevin Kline has been around, giving solid supporting performances in decent films.

This thin premise is better suited to a half - hour sitcom than a feature film (in fact, there's an episode of Frasier with a very similar setup), but it's strong enough to support some fun performances from a group of TV stars, along with a lot of weightless filler.

Timothee Chamalet and Armie Hammer are superb in the central roles, and despite an unignorable bathetic turn in the supporting performances, this is an important film.

Like «Get Out,» the film thumped racism — and sexism — giving Sam Rockwell and Woody Harrelson great supporting performances in the process.

Easily the most emotionally impactful film at TIFF, thanks to Gyllenhaal's best performance to date, which is supported by Maslany and Miranda Richardson in the surprising role as his crass mom.

Joining Gerwig, Nolan, Peele, and Villeneuve in the Best Director category is Sean Baker, whose The Florida Project competes in 5 categories, including Best Picture, Best Supporting Actor for Willem Dafoe's acclaimed performance, and a nomination for Best Youth Performance for the film's star, 7 - year - old Brooklperformance, and a nomination for Best Youth Performance for the film's star, 7 - year - old BrooklPerformance for the film's star, 7 - year - old Brooklynn Prince.

What I wanted more was at least a Best Supporting nod for Greta Gerwig, who gives the performance of her career in this film.

Emily Browning's performance anchors the film well, while Olly Alexander, and Hannah Murray are great in support.

Best motion picture of the year «Amour» «Argo» «Beasts of the Southern Wild» «Django Unchained» «Les Misérables» «Life of Pi» «Lincoln» «Silver Linings Playbook» «Zero Dark Thirty» Performance by an actor in a leading role Bradley Cooper in «Silver Linings Playbook» Daniel Day - Lewis in «Lincoln» Hugh Jackman in «Les Misérables» Joaquin Phoenix in «The Master» Denzel Washington in «Flight» Performance by an actress in a leading role Jessica Chastain in «Zero Dark Thirty» Jennifer Lawrence in «Silver Linings Playbook» Emmanuelle Riva in «Amour» Quvenzhané Wallis in «Beasts of the Southern Wild» Naomi Watts in «The Impossible» Performance by an actor in a supporting role Alan Arkin in «Argo» Robert De Niro in «Silver Linings Playbook» Philip Seymour Hoffman in «The Master» Tommy Lee Jones in «Lincoln» Christoph Waltz in «Django Unchained» Performance by an actress in a supporting role Amy Adams in «The Master» Sally Field in «Lincoln» Anne Hathaway in «Les Misérables» Helen Hunt in «The Sessions» Jacki Weaver in «Silver Linings Playbook» Achievement in directing «Amour,» Michael Haneke «Beasts of the Southern Wild,» Benh Zeitlin «Life of Pi,» Ang Lee «Lincoln,» Steven Spielberg «Silver Linings Playbook,» David O. Russell Best foreign language film of the year «Amour,» Austria «Kon - Tiki,» Norway «No,» Chile «A Royal Affair,» Denmark «War Witch,» Canada Best animated feature film of the year «Brave,» Mark Andrews and Brenda Chapman «Frankenweenie,» Tim Burton «ParaNorman,» Sam Fell and Chris Butler «The Pirates!

Binoche, a French actress best known for her performance in The English Patient (1996) for which she won the Best Supporting Actress Oscar, took home the Best Actress Award at the 2010 Cannes Film Festival for this film.

Kevin Kline won a Best Supporting Actor Oscar for his work in the film, and it's well - deserved: It's an unreserved, physical performance that extends to every smirk and spontaneous backward somersault.

McConaughey followed up with supporting roles in more local productions, including «My Boyfriend's Back» (1993), «Angels in the Outfield» (1994), and «Return of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre» (lensed 1995), in which his maniacal performance was shelved for two years until he and the film's co-star, Renee Zellweger, had become famous and there was a dollar to be made.

Chau is on the Golden Globes nomination list for a Best Supporting Actress for her performance in the film.

Other notable films featuring Weisz are Enemy at the Gates, About a Boy, Constantine, The Fountain and The Constant Gardener, for which she received the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress, the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress and the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role.

Led by Michael Shannon, who has appeared in all of Nichols» films, the large cast is fantastic; although Joel Edgerton has received acclaim for his role in Nichols» Loving (also released this year), his laconic supporting performance here is arguably his finest work.

Guy, you have a tendency to support awful pop singers, no matter how hideous the films & performances are: Cher in «Burlesque» and Taylor Swift in» Valentine's Day.»

Sterling Hayden stars as the mastermind and familiar film noir faces Coleen Gray, Vince Edwards, Jay C. Flippen, Marie Windsor and Ted De Corsia co-star, with stand - out supporting performances by Elisha Cook Jr. (perfectly pathetic as a mousy cuckold manipulated by the scheming Windsor) and Timothy Carey (in a small role as a sharpshooter with a different kind of assignment).

Most of the women winners — most prominently among them Nicole Kidman and Laura Dern for their performances in Big Little Lies, and Reese Witherspoon for her producing — spoke about the issues at hand when up on stage, many of them having brought women's rights advocates who work outside of the film industry with them to the show, as a sign of solidarity and support.

Timothée Chalamet and Armie Hammer are superb in the central roles, and despite an unignorable bathetic turn in the supporting performances, this is an important film.

The first film award of the night was a mild surprise: Sam Rockwell won Best Supporting Actor for his performance as the violent, racist cop Jason Dixon in Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri.

Octavia Spencer's work as Sally Hawkins» friend and co-workers is among the best supporting performances of 2017, Richard Jenkins is brilliant as her best friend and neighbor, and finally, one of the best and totally unrecognized performances in the same film: Michael Shannon as the evil boss representing a premonition of Trump's America.

The film also boasts some great supporting performances from Willem Dafoe as Wick's friend / fellow hit man Marcus; Ian McShane as Winston, the de facto head of the New York assassins» guild; Adrianne Palicki as a rival assassin and Dean Winters, who steps out from his All State Mayhem commercials in a fun role as Viggo's right - hand man, Avi.

The Artist may have continued to build credibility as a genuine Oscar ® candidate as it scored nominations for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role and Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture, but The Help took the most nomination by a single film with four [Viola Davis nominated for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role; Jessica Chastain and Octavia Spencer nominated for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role; The Help nominated for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture].

In a move which would seem to add insult to injury in Spacey's demise, the Hollywood Foreign Press Association chose to bestow a Golden Globe nomination upon Christopher Plummer for Best Supporting Actor for his performance as J. Paul Getty, news which dropped several weeks before the film's theatrical releasIn a move which would seem to add insult to injury in Spacey's demise, the Hollywood Foreign Press Association chose to bestow a Golden Globe nomination upon Christopher Plummer for Best Supporting Actor for his performance as J. Paul Getty, news which dropped several weeks before the film's theatrical releasin Spacey's demise, the Hollywood Foreign Press Association chose to bestow a Golden Globe nomination upon Christopher Plummer for Best Supporting Actor for his performance as J. Paul Getty, news which dropped several weeks before the film's theatrical release.

For the film, she received nominations for the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture, Satellite Award for Best Supporting Actress — Motion Picture, and Broadcast Film Critics Association Award for Best Acting Ensemble, and won the National Board of Review Award for Best Cast and Empire Award for Best Female Newcomer.

He also delivered remarkable performances alongside Jennifer Lawrence in Passengers, in Antoine Fuqua's The Magnificent Seven and through supporting roles in the films Moneyball, The Lego Movie, Her and Zero Dark Thirty.

For the last twenty years, Affleck has consistently turned heads with sometimes subtle, sometimes vociferous performances in films that include: «To Die For,» «Good Will Hunting,» «Gerry,» «Gone Baby Gone,» «The Killer Inside Me,» «Out of the Furnance,» and his career - best, «The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford» — for which he received an Academy Award nomination for Supporting Actor (2007).

The film has been in Award Circuit's headlines a lot recently, especially since insiders are telling us that Jessica Chastain's performance in this film might be campaigned in supporting after all given the semi-tepid response to Christopher Nolan «s Interstellar.

Not only does Neeson put in an outstanding performance, but the supporting cast was phenomenal, and the suspense rivaled most horror films.

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