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At the Oscars, it has never quite been Michelle Williamss year.
She would have been a deserving winner forBrokeback Mountainin 2006, but thats easier to say in retrospect.
All that might be about to change.
I said yes, and in the cold light of day, that impression hasnt dimmed.
Part of my confidence comes from the spell cast byThe Fabelmansitself.
For two and a half hours, Uncle Steven had us right where he wanted us.
A scene in which the young Spielberg stand-in acquires a Jesus-freak girlfriend was nearly inaudible from all the laughter.
Both Fabelmans are brimming with energy and ideas especially mom, Mitzi.
Shes part diva and part clown and a big, gushing vulnerable heart who keeps the family ticking.
Without spoiling the movies plot, I will tell you that Mitzi turns out to be a tricky part.
(Tarwas not at TIFF, so I have nothing to report on that front.)
With four previous nominations, Williams is entering shes due territory.
Again, it would be ridiculous to guarantee anything this early.
And I dont want to give short shrift to the other women in the field.
Gabrielle Union will surely have a moment for her hard-edged turn as a homophobic mother in A24sThe Inspection.
