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Now that we have left February and romance behind, we are back on track with Oscar-themed Thursdays. This week, as we are asked to pick actors who won the Oscar for a leading role, I'm going theme-within-theme and I'm picking three films, specifically three performances, that made me fall in love with the actor.
Natalie Portman, Black Swan (2010)
In Aronofsky's brilliant psychological thriller, Natalie Portman plays a committed ballerina who starts losing her grip on reality as she's forced to compete for a role with another dancer (Mila Kunis). While I loved everything about the film the first time I watched it, Portman's mesmerizing was my favourite bit, and it started my obsession with her.
Jennifer Lawrence, Silver Lining Playbook (2012)
In this sweet, funny and emotional film, Jennifer Lawrence plays a widow who offers to help a man (Bradley Cooper) just released from a psychiatric hospital to get back his wife if he enters a dance competition with her. While it's not her best performance — Mother! and Winter's Bone share the first place —, she delivers a powerful performance that put her on my radar.
Brie Larson, Room (2015)
In this heartbreaking and yet beautiful film, Brie Larson plays a young mother who, kidnapped as a teen, is now raising her child (Jacob Tremblay) in a small, windowless room. Larson's performance here is so layered and emotional. It arguably deserved the Oscar and it is easily one of my favourite performances ever.
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