The Substance was good & one can be disappointed Demi didn’t win & it’s always important to unpack ageism/sexism in film, but I’m not convinced that demeaning Mikey’s talent by claiming she only won because male voters decided with their dicks is the bold feminist stance some posters think it is.
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saw “Ainda Estou Aqui” last week. Mid film my friend leaned over during one of the powerful mastery of emotions segments and asked “is this the woman that’s up for an Oscar?”
The skill it takes to do what Fernanda did…the gravitas and range in a single film !
I say this as someone who vastly preferred Mikey and ANORA over Demi and THE SUBSTANCE. But that kind of win doesn't cross the gender line.
não tem como fazer uma análise técnica depois dessa palhaçada
https://revistamarieclaire.globo.com/cultura/noticia/2025/02/votantes-do-oscar-admitem-nao-terem-assistido-ainda-estou-aqui-peco-desculpas-a-fernanda-torres.ghtml
Voters were turned off by gore and prosthetics which aren’t “acting”.
Love Demi but that doesn't mean she shoulda won. Mikey seemed a gracious and lovely winner.