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Eddie Murphy wuz robbed

I mean, I've always loved Alan Arkin, but his performance in Little Miss Sunshine was pretty much what we've come to expect of him, his patented, deadpan codger. Whereas Murphy tried something wholly new in his career, and it was quite sensational, not only for being unexpected.

Meanwhile, Peter O'Toole's badly lifted face seemed to fall, as if realizing this was his last chance at an Oscar. But for Forest Whitaker, this truly was a role of a lifetime, probably the greatest showcase of his talents any movie will offer him. I'm glad (and rather surprised) the Academy didn't just go for the sentimental vote (as I think they did in Arkin's case).

Posted by Jami Bernard on February 26, 2007 09:39 AM |

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A little late in responding, but I don't know if your "tone" is right here. I've got Katzenberg on speeddial. :)

Posted by: ed | March 4, 2007 02:15 AM

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