Plenty of Aussie nominations, but only one likely to take the gong
A former waiter who went to make-up school then broke into film and television in Vancouver, he has admitted the exceptional make-up and hair on Lincoln deserves to win. But since that movie missed a nomination, Findlater's competition is Les Miserables and Hitchcock.
The other three Australian nominations continue the country's remarkable record in the acting categories — 22 nominations and four wins so far, in the past 15 years.
With Daniel Day-Lewis almost a certainty to win best actor for Lincoln, Hugh Jackman is expected to be out of luck for his emotional performance as prisoner-turned-saint Jean Valjean in Les Miserables.
Naomi Watts, who played a tsunami survivor in The Impossible, faces brutal competition for best actress from favourite Jennifer Lawrence (Silver Linings Playbook), Emmanuelle Riva (Amour) and possibly Jessica Chastain (Zero Dark Thirty).
And while Australians would love Jacki Weaver to win best supporting actress for playing the mother of a troubled former teacher in Silver Linings Playbook, Anne Hathaway looks unbeatable for her star turn as Fantine in Les Miserables.
When she thanks Jackman, we'll take that as an Australian win.
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The article highlights four Australian nominations: make-up and hairstyling nominee Rick Findlater for The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, plus three acting nominations — Hugh Jackman for Les Misérables (as Jean Valjean), Naomi Watts for The Impossible (as a tsunami survivor) and Jacki Weaver for Silver Linings Playbook (as the troubled teacher's mother).
Rick Findlater is an Australian make-up and hair artist nominated for his work on The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey. The article calls his nomination Australia’s best chance this year in the Oscars’ make-up and hairstyling category, though he’ll face competition from Les Misérables and Hitchcock.
The article says Rick Findlater represents Australia’s best chance for a win this year, while the country’s acting nominees face very strong international competition — making further wins uncertain despite the country’s strong recent record.
According to the article, Hugh Jackman is expected to be out of luck: Daniel Day‑Lewis is described as almost certain to win Best Actor for Lincoln, making Jackman an underdog this year.
The article describes Naomi Watts’ Best Actress race as brutal. She faces strong rivals including favourite Jennifer Lawrence (Silver Linings Playbook), Emmanuelle Riva (Amour) and possibly Jessica Chastain (Zero Dark Thirty).
While Australians would love Jacki Weaver to win for Silver Linings Playbook, the article suggests Anne Hathaway looks unbeatable for her role as Fantine in Les Misérables, so Weaver’s chances appear slim.
The article mentions several key films in this year’s Oscar conversation: The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, Lincoln, Les Misérables, Hitchcock, The Impossible, Silver Linings Playbook and Zero Dark Thirty.
The article notes a strong recent run for Australians in acting categories: 22 nominations and four wins over the past 15 years.
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