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Oscar nomination for Black Swan is absolutely necessary! (Spoilers)


Yes, he was manipulative and sleazy, but not a villian - just complex. Like any great teacher, he got results, and in the most crucial of moments, when he and Nina are together, alone, knew precisely what to say to get what was needed out of her.

Apart from that, Cassel's psychical presence on screen was a force to be reckoned with. His mannerisms and confidence were simply electrifying. I also thought it was wonderfully fitting toward the end when the power is shifted from him to Nina through a kiss, right after she's left the audience awestruck. Personally, their relationship together is the heart of the film, and what I found most thrilling and provocative. If the academy awards are smart, they nominate him, as well as Portman, who's obviously a shoe-in. I just think her performance wouldn't have worked as well without him.

Agree? Or am I over-hyping this?

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That would be great. He is really underrated...

natalia

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The odds that he'll be nominated are very slim. (I'm not talking about whether or not he deserves to be nominated - I'm just describing his chances.) He wasn't nominated for Best Supporting Actor at the Screen Actors Guild awards, or for the Golden Globes, and so far he hasn't won any of the major critics' awards.

Anything's possible, and it definitely looks like Black Swan is building steam. But so far there's been no indication that Cassel is in the running at all.

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Well, it will be for next time :(.
"When you are number six (on the nominations list), you try harder ..."


natalia

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HE WAS EXCELLENT LOVED HIM NEVER SAW HIM IN MOVIE BEFORE WILL LOOK NOW. HOT CHA CAH

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I can't understand that he wasn't even nominated for at least one of the great awards (Oscar, SAG, Golden Globes)...

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Not so incredible when you know how much oscars have got the french male actors in all oscars history : ZERO !! How do you call it ?

natalia

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They're just ignorant. However, French actors are the best ones...

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