Best Actress: A Tight Race
Lily Gladstone for Killers of the Flower Moon seems like the favorite, and for good reason. Her quiet, powerful performance is mesmerizing.
But Emma Stone in Poor Things is wild—she goes full weirdo-chic. Who will take it? It’s like choosing between a calm lake and a psychedelic roller coaster.
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Best Actor: Cillian Murphy’s Moment
Cillian Murphy in Oppenheimer is haunting. His eyes do all the talking, and his blue-eyed stare could probably crack concrete.
Paul Giamatti in The Holdovers is the lovable grump we all cherish. It’s a battle between tortured genius and cranky soul.
