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Emma Stone to Sandra Hüller: Decoding the Best Actress frontrunners for the Oscars

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The big three film festivals- Berlin, Cannes and Venice, are over. Cue to the crucial fall film festivals- Telluride and Toronto, which are still ongoing. These are but essential in providing a road map to the Oscars next year, and if there’s one category that is stacked it is the Best Actress in a Leading Role. (Also read: Poor Things to Maestro: 10 films premiering at the 2023 Venice Film Festival that we can’t wait to watch)

Emma Stone, Sandra Hüller and Margot Robbie are in the running for the Best Actress Oscar race this year.
Emma Stone, Sandra Hüller and Margot Robbie are in the running for the Best Actress Oscar race this year.

Fresh out of Venice

Venice Film Festival provides a sure-shot lead when it comes to the category, given how the Volpi Cup for Best Actress award chosen by the festival often translates into an Oscar nomination. The streak is unbeatable at this point- four of the past winners in the past five years of the festival have gone on to secure an Oscar nomination, with one winning. The list includes Olivia Colman for The Favourite (2018), Vanessa Kirby for Pieces of a Woman (2020), Penélope Cruz for Parallel Mothers (2021) and Cate Blanchett for Tár (2022).

This should leave the most recent winner in the category, Cailee Spaeny for Sofia Coppola’s Priscilla beaming with joy. Cailee has never been nominated before, and the Academy loves honouring a newcomer in an author-backed biopic. Given how Priscilla reconstructs the narrative introduced by Baz Luhrmann’s Elvis, that got star Austin Butler a Best Actor nomination, Priscilla could bode very well with the Academy members.

The other big showdown that burst out of Venice was Yorgos Lanthimos’ Poor Things. Critics showered raved reviews upon its premiere calling it the best film the Greek filmmaker has ever made, boasting a career-best turn for star Emma Stone. Although the Oscar winning actor, who had already won the Volpi Cup for Best Actress for La La Land a few years ago, didn’t receive it this time around, her film took home the highest honour at the festival- the Golden Lion for Best Film. Her fourth Oscar nomination is now locked. A second Oscar win? Only time will tell.

A lot of buzz for Sandra Hüller

Interestingly, Stone’s trajectory is quite similar to another film festival breakout- German actor Sandra Hüller for Anatomy of a Fall and The Zone of Interest, both of which triumphed at Cannes Film Festival. The 45 year-old starred in two of the strongest competition titles at Cannes, where many predicted her to win the Best Actress award. Yet, her films took precedence over her acclaimed turns. French director Justine Triet won the coveted Palme d’Or and The Zone of Interest brought in the Grand Prix, the second topmost award at Cannes. The one who surprisingly scooped Best Actress at Cannes was Turkish actor Merve Dizdar for Nuri Bilge Ceylan’s About Dry Grasses.

Last week, Variety reported that Sandra Hüller will be campaigning in the Best Supporting Actress category for The Zone of Interest, while her work in Anatomy of a Fall, would certainly push her in the Lead category. If she is able to crack into both the categories, Sandra would make history as the first actress to mark double nominations for two non-English language performances in the same year.

Besides these performances, other contenders vying for a spot in the Best Actress race include Carey Mulligan in Maestro (directed by Oscar nominee Bradley Cooper, and premiered at Venice), Annette Bening in NYAD (Bening is a beloved industry veteran who has never won, and her film just premiered at Telluride), Natalie Portman in May December (predictably received great reviews after the Cannes premiere), Greta Lee in Past Lives (a solid breakout performance that has been in the buzz since its premiere at Berlin earlier this year), Margot Robbie in this year’s biggest film Barbie, and Fantasia Barrino in The Color Purple (opening in theatres this Christmas).

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Your Ultimate Guide to Shopping Amazon’s Big Spring Sale

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If you love hunting for the perfect finds—whether it’s fashion staples, beauty must-haves, or the latest tech—Amazon’s Big Spring Sale is your chance to snag incredible deals. This seasonal shopping event, running from March 25 to March 31, offers discounts of up to 40% across multiple categories, making it the ideal time to refresh your wardrobe, skincare routine, and home essentials.

With thousands of products on sale, navigating the best deals can feel overwhelming. But don’t worry—we’ve done the research for you. From high-quality basics to trending beauty tools, we’ve handpicked the top items worth adding to your cart. Whether you’re looking to elevate your spring style or invest in game-changing skincare, this sale has something for everyone.

Stay tuned as we break down the best deals, insider shopping tips, and must-have products to make the most of Amazon’s Big Spring Sale. Happy shopping!

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Ryan Murphy Finds His Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy in Sarah Pidgeon for American Love Story

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Ryan Murphy has finally settled on the actress to portray Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy in his highly anticipated anthology series American Love Story for FX. The role, one that demands an actress who can capture Bessette-Kennedy’s legendary poise and ’90s style, has gone to Sarah Pidgeon, known for her breakout role in The Wilds.

The series will explore the iconic romance between John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy, and the casting of Pidgeon, as reported by Deadline, is sure to spark even more interest in this much-anticipated project. The choice of Pidgeon, celebrated for her nuanced performances, comes after much speculation about who could possibly embody the ethereal grace and mystery that made Bessette-Kennedy a style icon of the ’90s.

This marks a major milestone for Pidgeon, who will now take on what is likely the role of a lifetime, portraying one of the most talked-about figures of modern American history. As Murphy continues to craft his unique vision for this story, fans and critics alike are eager to see how Pidgeon brings Bessette-Kennedy to life on screen.

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Paris Fashion Week, Day Three: Poise and Manners in Motion

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The third day of Paris Fashion Week saw designers exploring the intricate relationship between gestures and clothing, emphasizing how fashion is not just about what we wear but also how we wear it. Collections from Tom Ford, Dries Van Noten, and Courrèges examined the power of poise, movement, and expression in shaping the narrative of style.

Tom Ford: Seductive Refinement

At Tom Ford, the runway exuded understated sensuality with structured silhouettes, slinky fabrics, and sharp tailoring. The collection celebrated the way garments move with the body, emphasizing controlled elegance and effortless allure. The balance between precision and fluidity played a key role in defining the brand’s signature poise.

Dries Van Noten: The Art of Subtle Motion

Dries Van Noten explored grace in everyday movements, showcasing fluid draping, asymmetry, and layered textures that interacted beautifully with body language. Models glided down the runway in sheer overlays, deconstructed tailoring, and muted tones, creating an atmosphere of quiet sophistication.

Courrèges: A Futuristic Take on Gesture

At Courrèges, the focus was on modern minimalism and futuristic silhouettes that adapted to movement. With high collars, sculptural cuts, and sleek monochromes, the collection emphasized how posture and poise can transform a garment. The interplay between rigid and flowing elements created a striking contrast, reinforcing the theme of fashion as an extension of personal expression.

Final Thoughts: Fashion as a Language of Movement

Day three of Paris Fashion Week proved that style is more than aesthetics—it’s about the way clothing interacts with the body and the world around it. From structured confidence at Tom Ford to fluid elegance at Dries Van Noten and futuristic sophistication at Courrèges, each collection redefined the poise and manners of fashion in its own unique way.

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