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I have still not seen Monster's Ball, but reviews I have read and heard closely mirror responses on this board. Everybody seems to believe that it is not Oscar material. I think I'll agree.
I am in the minority, and I think that Halle is more looks than quality. I believe that we have much better actresses than she, and I do not think that she was deserving of an Oscar. However, the Academy figured it was time, and they had better make up for past slips and put out. I think Halle is just what they needed, and she was given this award as a balm.
I can also see why some people would think she has stripped her way to the top. Now, who really thinks she can float with Angela Basset, or Whoopi for instance? Now, as for Denzel, I must admit, he did rip it up in Training Day, and I have to give the brother his dues. Now that was definitely Oscar material, and I intend to rent it and watch it again.
I might be wrong, but lets be careful about who "they" pick to give Oscars to. Do not be surprised if more talented minority people get slighted in the near future. We might have wasted our "quota"...
By the way, who has seen "Eyes Wide Shut?" Can somebody give me the catch. Call me dumb, but I did not get what the mystery was.
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