Beach watch
The Golden Globe Awards are probably considered to be “Oscars Lite.” They’re held by a group of journalists, the Foreign Press Association, and they often seem to nominate (and choose winners) based on star power (though they also at times refreshingly give “underdogs” a chance, those who should win but don’t stand a chance in the “real” races).
Well, the Golden Globe nominations were announced today, and it kinda sucks that Adam Beach did not receive a nomination for best supporting actor (those that did are household names: Ben Affleck, Eddie Murphy, Jack Nicholson, Brad Pitt, Mark Wahlberg). And while the Globes are generally perceived as a precursor to the Oscars, all hope is not lost (for instance, Keisha Castle Hughes’ best actress Oscar nom — at age 14 — for “Whale Rider” came out of nowhere a coupla years back).
“Flags Of Our Fathers” did receive several other Globe noms, including best director for Clint Eastwood (he in fact received two director noms, one for “Fathers” and its companion piece, “Letters from Iwo Jima“).
And in other cool news, Maggie Gyllenhaal received a best actress nom for the title role in my friend’s film, “Sherrybaby.” Very nice.
But Adam is still considered a front runner for an Oscar nom, and the requisite Hollywood trades are plastering his name all over the place in “For Your Consideration” ads. So, Beach could triumph yet.
I know, I know. No one gives diddly squat about this. But I just want another Native actor to be recognized. It’ s no easy feat in the mainstream media — almost like Adam represents all of us struggling to be heard. So we’ll take all we can get — and be proud of those who break through.
Hang in there, man. It’ll happen,
-r.
