As an Asian, I feel for Michelle and root for her to win. Representation in Hollywood really matters and has been gaining traction. The spotlight casts on Asian actors will have a long-term impact on the industry's sustainable evolution. But I've watched clips of Cate in TAR, and once again, she shines. She's so iconic in every role she plays. The woman can't do no wrong, plus she's my all-time favorite actress.
Completely agree. I'm also an asian but I was totally in favor of Cate Blanchett. I watched both Tár and EEAO but in my opinion Cate had the better performance.
I honestly, genuinely want them to tie. They both gave a career best, tour de force performance in movies that are driven by their characters. Each of them has earned it based on their merits, and each deserved it. Why can't there be ties? it's not a preferential ranking. It is entirely mathematically possible to have a tie.
Michelle Yeoh was great, and deserves the love she has been receiving but my god Blanchett just delivered the best performance of the decade male or female so far 😮💨shouldn't matter if she has 19292 oscars by now, she deserves every single accolade she has been getting
I wanted Yeoh to win and I'm glad she won the Oscar. I love Blanchett's performance in Tar (and all her other movies, I am a fan of Cate Blanchett and have watched all her movies) and in fact, all the other nominees are such strong contenders. But geeze, it's probably going to be another decade for another Asian actor/actress to be nominated while Blanchett will keep getting nominated at least 3-5 times the next decade. She's got 8 nominations already and 2 Oscars under her belt. Plus while I did enjoy Tar, I was really moved emotionally by EEAAO. I cried and LMAO watching that movie, also the movie gave such a sweet feeling as if there is hope for that intergenerational healing, while with Tar, I got this bitterness and unsettling aftereffect....totally different movie with totally different 'effect' emotionally....
Cate shows how technically brilliant she is. Tar showed me the world of dedication and art, in a way, a reflection of CB's craft because she made Lydia Tar so wholly fleshed out on screen. Michelle is uniquely fit in her role as the EEAAO fit into our Zeitgeist. The time is now EEAAO. I hope MY wins.
I would give the award to Michelle simply because for much of career, she was an action star. In EEAAO, she's the lead actress tasked to play a complicated role that's not been seen before, in a creative movie that is destined to win for best picture. To me that's quite a leap. Cate's a legend, her performance in Tar is magnetic but I don't think another Oscar would add anything more to her impressive legacy.
Beyond identity politics, a Michelle Yeoh win at the Academy Awards would be a lot more inspired for a myriad of reasons, but perhaps most of all it would help alleviate the persistent genre bias that ONLY serious dramatic acting is worthy of an Oscar. Sure, her performance has dramatic moments, but it’s also a layered tour de force that encompasses comedy, sci-fi, and martial arts, among others; hopefully, moving forward, her win would allow actresses delivering a performance that’s beyond the staid-and-solemn (some of the most recent examples include Toni Collette in Hereditary and Lupita Nyong’o in Us) a chance to be recognized via a nomination or even better, a win. When we think of exemplary acting, we think of someone who looks, speaks, and acts like, say, Cate Blanchett - Yeoh’s fellow nominee this year - and plays roles like Lydia Tár. She’s the type of actress that gets canonized and does roles that also get canonized in the media and major award shows. But why is that? What makes someone who looks, speaks, and acts like Michelle Yeoh or an Evelyn Wang type of role less Oscar-worthy or canonized? Why should it remain that way too? These are questions that WE need to interrogate ourselves with as an audience. “Diversity” doesn’t - and shouldn’t - boil down to race and race only. In the context of a performance, it should also extend to the type of film the nominated role appears in, the type of role itself, the language used in the film, and the nominee’s age (so yes, the Academy needs to nominate and reward both younger AND older actresses - on that note, a Michelle Yeoh win would also hopefully alleviate the age bias and show that it is possible for an older actress to triumph against her younger, more media-favored counterparts), to name but a few. But above all, I think anyone in their right mind would agree that it IS ludicrous how there’s only been exactly ONE non-white actress to win Best Actress thus far, in the nearly a century that the institution has been around. Plain and simple, it’s wrong and unjust. Surely there have been countless outstanding performances over these past few decades by non-white actresses worthy of a nomination or even a win? Michelle Yeoh gave one of those and is rightfully being considered as a winner, so why not rectify the situation and just let her win? I think people need to realize that as local as the Academy Awards are, the ceremony is broadcast worldwide and has a major international impact beyond the American media. A Michelle Yeoh win, and an EEAAO sweep, would send a strong message: “We’re ready to welcome the future and reimagine it from this point forward.” As I said, at this point it’s really just a question of whether the Academy is choosing to remain safe and predictable, or to do right and just by their own tenet, which is to reward artistic excellence in acting. Clearly, there are so many ways to demonstrate excellence as there are so many kinds of people in this world, especially in the acting world.
Yesterday, people talk about Brendan Fraser and the comeback that deserves the win. If there is logic in that, then Michelle Yeoh is the great underdog. Decades of work without any recognition unlike Cate Blanchett. But Cate Blanchett's performance is amazing. As someone who does not know music, she is giving lessons and lectures and I am engrossed in them even though most of it is flying over my head Like yesterday, I would be happy if either of them win. But Michelle Yeoh had the tougher role too - action, drama, comedy... she was hitting in all cylinders. Good movie, script and acting.
Michelle Yeoh deservedly won. Not because it's her time, not bcos she's Asian and not because of the positive spotlight that will shine on the Asian community (although it does) but because she did a damn good job! She handled a multitude of genres: drama, comedy, action with aplomb. Even tho it's an ensemble movie it is anchored on Michelle's character and she made it work. She brought all the disparate versions of the multiverse together on her shoulders. And for that she is the Academy Award winner for best actress.
On one hand, I'm rooting for Michelle, since this would be her first win, her turn as Evelyn was fantastic, and she would be the second Asian American woman to win an acting Oscar, following Miyoshi Umeki in 1958, for Sayonara. However, Cate has been poised to win, and her acting is phenomenal too. It could honestly go either way, and I'd be content.
They are both great performances and either winner would be worthy. I did find Cate's role a bit more single note. Lydia Tar does not change, she's stubborn and intransigent and that is who she is. But it means that the role has a flat tone to it. She carries the film, in every shot, and is compelling but I don't buy an argument that her's is objectively the better role. I found Yeoh's character more varied, requires dramatic, comedic and physical moments. There are historical reasons for wanting Yeoh to win and legitimate arguments that Cate already has two (and will win more), but I also think her role is just as good as Cate's (in my opinion, better even).
Lydia does change though (Spoilers) She humbles herself to work at that video game conference yet still takes it seriously because of her love for music and conducting. She treats the new orchestra with respect and she even avoids taking the pills at the end before the final performance
I don't think Yeoh's performance was really difficult at all imo. She is already a martial artist, so didn't really need to learn anything new there. The different universes that she lived in were also not very big variations on her Evelyn character.
@@nirachien2274 her role involves comedy and dramatic turns, in addition to the martial arts. Her character has to grow in ways Lydia Tar doesn't. I get that there are different opinions on this, just don't buy the argument that Blanchet is objectively better.
Two weeks ago I would have said Cate Blanchett is a lock. But after the SAG win I’ve just been seeing way more momentum for Michelle Yeoh on social media. That very well might effect Oscar voters. I still think it’s a toss up tho. I would prefer Michelle to win, but wouldn’t be shocked if Cate gets it.
If the Oscars were really unbiased and believed in meritocracy, then we would have had more women of color winning the Best Actress Oscar and we wouldn't have to be rooting for Michelle to win. The fact that they want us to believe that in all the 94 years of Oscar history, only Halle Berry gave us a performance worthy of a leading Actress Oscar is a joke.
I'm hoping for Michelle Yeoh. Not only was everything, everywhere a lot more impactful than Tar in my opinion but Cate Blanchett has gotten tons of Award nominations in the past decade and rightfully so. I just think what Michelle yeoh did was so special and it's really her time to win
The cinephile in me wants Cate Blanchett to win and the Asian in me wants Michelle Yeoh to win, honestly if I were a voter I'd split my votes for these two extraordinary performances. It's a coin toss between them anyway, the same as that of Austin Butler and Brendan Fraser for Best Actor. Anyone else winning (especially Andrea Riseborough) will be a massive shocker.
You should watch Andrea Riseborough's To Leslie. It is controversial nomination, but it was a very good performance. I am not arguing for her to win, but I want people to witness good performances regardless.
I'm saying Blanchett will win. Michelle Yeoh's GG doesn't mean a whole lot because Cate also has one. Cate won against Yeoh head to head in BAFTA and CCA whereas Yeoh won just SAG. CCA is especially interesting because the CCA gave about ever award it could to EEAAO and still couldn't manage to give it to Yeoh Also this is likely the only Oscar Tar will win and the academy might not want Tar to go home empty handed
OHHH so glad you quickly mentioned Toni Collette... YES I'm still mad about it all these years later!! AND I'm even still mad about Naomi Watts too for Mulholland Drive even many more years later!!!
Cate Blanchett was outstanding in TAR. She should definitely win ! And I keep asking myself … why didn’t I enjoy Everything, Everywhere All At Once? I’m definitely in the minority but I did not enjoy that movie.
I completely agree with you on the final result. Michelle will get it considering the external factors. Although if you ask me my favorite it's Cate. Blanchett performance is just out of this world, it carries the whole movie. And I personally can't say the same for Yeoh. So in the end I'm routing for Cate, in my opinion, she is just in her own league. Michelle will probably get it and it's fine, I understand where it is coming from and even tho I don't share the same mindset I support the decision being made by looking at the bigger picture.
I honestly can't decide. Although EVERYTHNG ... In my opinion was a more enjoyable film, both actors were amazing. I would be happy if it was a tie. That would be a pleasant discussion to make history instead of an assault on TV. Thank you for your impressive work Cate and Michelle.
Both Michelle Y and Cate were extremely nervous just before the winner was announced. It's been a super tight competition between the two amazing ladies. I hope they get to work on one project together soon.
Michelle Yeoh all the way! Both she and Cate are amazing! But I want to see Michelle win for many reasons! I am half Asian. And that is one reason. I want to see someone like me win up there for a role and movie that is so touching
😊I think it would be 'less complex' for the average person to say "Wow! That actor was riveting in his/her portrayal - Oscar worthy performance!" only if that actor 'carried' the Movie's story for at least 80 percent of the Movie's narrative! Here, I feel Cate Blanchett may have polished her skills from previous character portrayals (including Galadriel!) and may win again! Unless, the voters are like, oh, she's *doing it again, yawn* let's find someone new! *So* Michelle Yeoh has the chance to be that actor!😉
I don't think any one uses that standard. Using that criteria, Michelle Williams should not even be nominated. I still think that is the most controversial nomination, not Andrea Riseborough. She was a supporting actress in The Fabelmans.
@@laurajones1773 But that was when a tie result could be valid when the vote count difference was no more than 3. After they changed the rule, a tie must require the exact same number for votes which is almost impossible to happen
Saw both movies and Cate Blanchett is on another level! If we're truly giving out the Oscar for best actress then she should get it, but we know that's not the case:( P.S Also the actress that played in the movie Leslie was better as well then Michelle.
@@siyuwoaini I would have to say you're probably right, she was phenomenal! people that were upset that she was nominated obviously didn't see the movie.
Case for Michelle: Did her own stunts Lead of a much more entertaining (and better film). Very good performance overall Case for Cate Changed her voice Played a convincing character who was also pretending to be someone else Consistent performance in a film centered on her. I'd give it to Cate as what she did was much more difficult. But Michelle is by far leading the rest of the nominees. Cate's Tar is performance of the decade worthy
Cate did more? LMAO Michelle literally played many many many characters, did her own stunts, spoke different languages, and emotionally riveting moments and was the centre and soul of the entire film. Cate did what Cate does best.
@@dangerislander I'm not sure, she basically played herself the entire film (that's quite literally her English accent). I will say both were the top performances of the year regardless of gender.
EEAO was a better film, Cate was the better lead role. I'd give the Oscar to Care, but I understand the temptation to give it to Michelle. There will be a time when an Asian American actress blows out the competition. Michelle was very very good in her role, but Cate's Tar is magnificent, like performance of the decade worthy.
As was Michelle's performance. Why is Cate's seen as better? Cause it's a high brow artsy role? They're both amazing performance who would have both won if they were in different years.
@@dangerislander I agree. But Cate's performance was better. Michelle doesn't have to change her voice in her role. Trust me I was in the Michelle camp until I saw Tar this week. Cate put on the performance of her life. This is not a knock on Michelle, but it's really just credit to Cate. You really see a drastic shift in Cates character throughout the entire performance that you don't really see in Michelle's character in EEAO, granted I enjoyed EEAO way more!
Michelle will win, Cate Blanchett has already two Oscars, while no asian actress has ever won a best actress in a leading role, so History will be made tomorrow.
I have a very very very unpopular opinion...I don't think any of the cast for Everything Everywhere All at Once deserves acting nominations...except for Jamie Lee Curtis. They weren't bad, but they weren't BEST OF THE YEAR in my mind. So I'm hoping Cate Blanchett takes it!
Curtis was fine in the movie but she doesn't show nearly as much skill as the other 3 in EEAAO. She is the least impressive performance to me in that movie.
that is an extremely strange take, how do you think jlc had the best performance? the amount of times she appears can literally be counted on a single hand, and the scenes they were in mostly carried little weight. Theres like a two minute scene with michelle yeoh after ke huy quan talked her out of the laundry shop and thats it.
@@nirachien2274 oh stop your crying. Michelle deserved that Oscar. You can be upset about it all you like just because you’re a hardcore Cate fan. The better performance won. So get over it.
Frankly, I don't care who wins: they both gave phenomenal performances that were so different from one another that's it's really hard to compare them. Wouldn't it be interesting if voting for the the acting categories was the same as voting for best picture, i.e., instead of voting just for your favorite performance, you ranked all five performances in those categories? You wonder how that might have changed results in the past, especially when the Oscar was awarded more for "sentimental" reasons than for a particular performance (let's face it: The Color of Money was probably the least impressive of all Paul Newman's nominated performances). That might also somewhat alleviate the "splitting the vote" problem when more than one actor/actress from the same film are nominated.
Michelle Yeoh, is a Malaysian actress. (Not a hongkonger) Credited as Michelle Khan in her early films in Hong Kong, she rose to fame in the 1990s after starring in a series of Hong Kong action films. She was credited as Michelle Khan in these earlier films. This alias was chosen by D&B Films, who thought it might be more marketable to international and western audiences. She changed her stage name back to Michelle Yeoh when she started her Hollywood career with Tomorrow Never Dies in 1997. Yeoh was blacklisted by the Burmese government allegedly because of her participation in The Lady; she was refused entry to Myanmar on 22 June 2011 and was deported on the same day. Yeoh is Buddhist, She does not have any children, and has cited her inability to have children as the reason for ending her first marriage.But her winning oscar awards critisize by alot of asian people or asian country. She is not deserving to win an oscar award her peers are better than her acting performance...too bad the Oscar is bias... Michelle Williams or cate Blanchet should won the award.
I’m Asian and I think saying just because “Cate is white” is so racist. Is the award meant for someone who had the best performance or just to give to someone because she can only ride that minority momentum at this moment? By saying that Michelle cannot win again and this is her only chance pretty much belittles her hard work and her skill. It’s as if you are saying she should win this year just because she’s Asian.
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I always love them both, but this time I just want Michelle Yeoh wins coz it is not easy for her to get this kind of best role like this again.But for Blanchett, she like s Meryle, always got the best role and nominate many times :)
I don't care if Michelle wins because of sympathy votes. Women of color have been overlooked for far too long in the Best Actress category. I don't understand how the Academy could justify that. Cate was beyond brilliant in Tar, as she always is in any film that she acts in, but Michelle also gave her all into her performance and it might be the only Oscar-worthy role she'll ever be offered.
Im not imparcial, Cate is my fav actress, she is spotless on this film, she managed to convinced the audience her control over such complex matter, not only that, but the portrail of such hard personality and mind too, AND the following breakdown of this character. But Michelle's performance did make cry like a baby, like never before. I, a grown man, couldnt control my tears throught the whole 2nd part of the film. My heart goes with Michelle.
many undermined the capabilties Yeoh bought to her acting bcs of the movie genre comedy and sci-fi. we can literally see her emotion and body position changing gradually till the end, from face of full despair and frustration of having ton of problems, to confusing and disbelief of multiverse jumping, to idgaf and lose hope when Jobu brainstormed her that 'nothing matters' to her finally accepting her life with calm, loving and relieve gestures. character development she shown here is by far the most versatile and varied. pack of emotion! now it is time for academy to recognise actors from these genre are Oscar-worthy too and can pulled off incredible performances as well as them from drama genre.
Cate Blanchett's performance was obviously better than Yeoh's. EEAAO was a good movie, but performance wise, let's be real. This was probably Cate's most complicated role yet. And she nailed it.
I disagree. Michelle Yeoh gave the best performance of the year compare to Cate. When watching Blanchett in Tár, yeah, she's brilliant and delivers precisely what audiences have been conditioned to believe is Oscar-worthy. But the film itself serves merely as a temple to house her pristinely dark performance in. The rest of Tár fades into the background around Blanchett's performance. Yeoh's performance in EEAAO, however, anchors the entire film and keeps us grounded in something that could have turned out to be a glorious, unwatchable mess that dwarfs any one of its individual parts. But even with all the alternate timelines, outlandish characters, costumes, frenetic editing, and tonal incongruencies, Yeoh still stands out and helps to bring all of these disparate parts into clear cohesion and makes it look effortless. Making a performance look effortless is not an easy task. Yeoh's Evelyn is just as rounded and complex as Blanchett's Lydia while also getting to be funny and energetic in addition to being dark and sombre. Much more complicated role compare to Cate.
Michelle character is iconic like the movie it self, her winning will not just reward her career but also boost the credibility the academy viewers all over the world
I honestly dont understand the love that Blanchett gets - she has delivered some great performances but she has never blown me away and when she does not give a performance which relies heavenly on her technicality and training as an Actor - she just phones it in. I thought she was good in Blue Jasmine but I wasnt wowed by what I saw. I know this is an unpopular opinion but I am sticking by it oh her champaign this was so over the top and ridiculous
As an asian, i chose cate in performane wise. That time i was very happy when yeoh won. But now i realised that yoeh winning is a mistake. Nomination worthy but not better than Cate's performance.
it think everything everywhere all at once is a ok movie but definately overrated in the Oscar and missing Tar and other movies who I feel actually deserved an Oscar too ! anyway all end well and congratulations to Michelle Yeoh and Ke , by the way KE SPEECH has to be one of the best speeches ever in OSCAR, MICHELLE YEOH speech was ok, I feel she an do better, maybe she is overwhelmed and nervous....congrats to all the Oscar winners!
I hope Cate the snake loses. She’s a great actress. I love her in Elizabeth. She said some unprovoked things about Meghan Markle that was uncalled for. However despite my feelings about her she’s good performer but Michelle is better this year. Go Michelle.
@@AustinBurkechelle also good, u prefer cate all the way. Please be respectful to Michelle even though u don't like her. Your reaction on Michelle won on sag award is insulting Michelle.
