Cate Blanchett

By tomoneil Sienna Miller was attached to this project but exited last fall. Cate Blanchett is much better matched to hold her own against Russell Crowe. And her presence increases the profile of the picture with Oscar voters. It was a surprise this year when Cate Blanchett — the darling of the Oscars — fa...

By tomoneil Kate Winslet may very well emerge as a double Oscar-nominee this year, for best lead actress in "Revolutionary Road" and best supporting actress in "The Reader." However, there's also a very real possibility that her name could go unannounced on nomination day.

By tomoneil Already competing for the five slots are nine front-runners with 10 roles: Cate Blanchett ("The Curious Case of Benjamin Button"), Sally Hawkins ("Happy-Go-Lucky"), Angelina Jolie ("Changeling"), Nicole Kidman ("Australia"), Keira Knightley ("The Duchess"), Melissa Leo ("Fro...

By tomoneil Only two gals get six votes for best actress: Kate Winslet ("Revolutionary Road") and Angelina Jolie ("Changeling"). Five contenders muster only a single vote: Kate Beckinsale ("Nothing but the Truth"), Cate Blanchett ("The Curious Case of Benjamin Button"), Sally Hawkins ("Happy-...