Good evening. We continue "Oscar Countdown Week" with the Lead Acting nominees. Everybody in Best Actor are one-timers, while in Best Actress...well, it may be a "Desperate Housewife" vs. a "Legally Blonde" beauty in a battle to the death (unless there's a tie), but we've got two past winners and another newcomer hoping to put a stop and score the biggest upset in Oscar history. Here are the fields:
Best Actor
Best Actor
Philip Seymour Hoffman, "Capote": Philip Seymour Hoffman portrays author Truman Capote in the years leading up to the writing of his best-known book, "In Cold Blood."
Heath Ledger, "Brokeback Mountain": As Ennis Del Mar, Heath Ledger portrays a cowboy in the 1960s whose love for another man has a profound effect on his life.
Terrence Howard, "Hustle & Flow": As DJay, Terrence Howard portrays a drug dealer and pimp seeking a way out of his violent life through music.
Joaquin Phoenix, "Walk The Line": Joaquin Phoenix portrays country western singer Johnny Cash, who overcame drug use and personal struggles in the course of his legendary career.
David Straihaim, "Good Night, and Good Luck.": David Strathairn plays Edward R. Murrow, the revered television journalist who launched an investigation into the witch-hunting tactics of Senator Joseph McCarthy.
Heath Ledger, "Brokeback Mountain": As Ennis Del Mar, Heath Ledger portrays a cowboy in the 1960s whose love for another man has a profound effect on his life.
Terrence Howard, "Hustle & Flow": As DJay, Terrence Howard portrays a drug dealer and pimp seeking a way out of his violent life through music.
Joaquin Phoenix, "Walk The Line": Joaquin Phoenix portrays country western singer Johnny Cash, who overcame drug use and personal struggles in the course of his legendary career.
David Straihaim, "Good Night, and Good Luck.": David Strathairn plays Edward R. Murrow, the revered television journalist who launched an investigation into the witch-hunting tactics of Senator Joseph McCarthy.
Best Actress
Judi Dench, "Mrs. Henderson Presents": Judi Dench portrays Laura Henderson, a widow who breaks with convention when she purchases a vaudeville theater and begins staging risqué revues. Synposis: Following her husband's death in 1937, Laura Henderson resolves to break free from her placid life by embarking on a career as a theater owner. With the help of veteran manager Vivian Van Damm, she astonishes staid London society by opening a vaudeville house.
Felicity Huffman, "Transamerica": Felicity Huffman plays Bree, a pre-operative transsexual who embarks on a cross-country road trip with her troubled teenage son.
Keira Knightley, "Pride and Prejudice": As Elizabeth Bennet, Keira Knightley plays a young woman whose lively, intelligent manner captivates the wealthy Mr. Darcy despite her lack of prominent family connections. Synposis: When Elizabeth Bennet meets the wealthy and eligible Mr. Darcy, she is at first put off by his proud manner and his disdain for the ill-judged behavior of her mother and younger sisters. The growing attraction between them, however, will cause both Elizabeth and Darcy to reassess their initial impressions as they discover each other's true character.
Charlize Theron, "North Country": Charlize Theron plays Josey Aimes, a single mother who is subjected to humiliating sexual harassment after she takes a job at a coal mine. Synposis: When Josey Aimes leaves her abusive boyfriend and returns to her home town, she seeks work at the mining company where her father has long been employed. As one of the few women working for the company, Josey finds herself the object of continual, degrading sexual harassment. Theron won that very same award two years ago for "Monster."
Reese Witherspoon, "Walk The Line": Reese Witherspoon plays country singer June Carter, whose strength and compassion guide her through the early days of her relationship with Johnny Cash. Synposis: The career of legendary country singer Johnny Cash is chronicled in this musical biography. Following a difficult early life, Cash establishes himself as a rising star in the country music world and falls in love with singer June Carter. Both are married, however, and Cash is struggling with serious personal difficulties.
Felicity Huffman, "Transamerica": Felicity Huffman plays Bree, a pre-operative transsexual who embarks on a cross-country road trip with her troubled teenage son.
Keira Knightley, "Pride and Prejudice": As Elizabeth Bennet, Keira Knightley plays a young woman whose lively, intelligent manner captivates the wealthy Mr. Darcy despite her lack of prominent family connections. Synposis: When Elizabeth Bennet meets the wealthy and eligible Mr. Darcy, she is at first put off by his proud manner and his disdain for the ill-judged behavior of her mother and younger sisters. The growing attraction between them, however, will cause both Elizabeth and Darcy to reassess their initial impressions as they discover each other's true character.
Charlize Theron, "North Country": Charlize Theron plays Josey Aimes, a single mother who is subjected to humiliating sexual harassment after she takes a job at a coal mine. Synposis: When Josey Aimes leaves her abusive boyfriend and returns to her home town, she seeks work at the mining company where her father has long been employed. As one of the few women working for the company, Josey finds herself the object of continual, degrading sexual harassment. Theron won that very same award two years ago for "Monster."
Reese Witherspoon, "Walk The Line": Reese Witherspoon plays country singer June Carter, whose strength and compassion guide her through the early days of her relationship with Johnny Cash. Synposis: The career of legendary country singer Johnny Cash is chronicled in this musical biography. Following a difficult early life, Cash establishes himself as a rising star in the country music world and falls in love with singer June Carter. Both are married, however, and Cash is struggling with serious personal difficulties.
Tomorrow as "Oscar Countdown Week" continues...Director and Screenplay nominees.
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