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Very few actors get the opportunity to be a part of several critically acclaimed movies in their career, but there is one actress who can boast about this. Cate Blanchett has established herself as an icon in the industry, with a career spanning decades and several awards under her belt.
The actress has been a part of some of the most successful movies and has showcased brilliant performances. Yet, there is one movie that she finds hard to talk about, as theBorderlandsactress didn’t agree with the reception that this 2022 film received.
The music that still hurts:Tárat the Oscars
Táris a 2022 psychological drama film directed by Todd Field. It was centered aroundCate Blanchettin the role of Lydia Tár, a genius classical music conductor, and her eventual downfall. The movie dealt with several mature and complex themes, and the critics thought that Blanchett’s performance was raw and genuine.
I found it hard, very hard film to talk about.
In an interview withGQ,while discussing her iconic roles, the topic of Lydia Tár came up. The actress mentioned how she struggled to talk about the film, as it felt very personal to her and required depth.
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It connected with me so, so deeply that I didn’t want to become too conscious of it.
The movie featured several emotionally scarring scenes, the character being accused, and threatened, her career being on the line, etc. Everything felt very heavy for the actress who felt the film required viewers to self-introspect. Initially, the film received positive reviews, with critics praising the lead’s acting, elements of surrealism, and the screenplay.
Unfortunately at the 95thAcademy Awards, though it was nominated in six categories including Best Picture, it did not win any accolades. This was shocking for the actors and fans since the film previously received various other awards.
A tough competition:Tárwas lost in the crowd
It’s not unknown to anyone that 2023 was a crazy year, especially for movies. Several fan-favorite movies were released in 2022, which made the competition tough. Hits likeThe Banshees of InisherinandEverything Everywhere All at Oncewere dominating the floor, making it hard for any other films to stand their ground.
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Unfortunately forTár, it was a year with incredible film nominations, causing many others to get lost in the shuffle. Despite its critical acclaim and audience appreciation, the film still struggled to get the deserved recognition.
Lydia Tár and Borderlands were never gonna intersect. Although if you think about the last image of where she ends up at, you know, a video game conference, there’s an irony there.
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Despite the film not bagging any Oscars, the fact that it got six nominations is also a win. Blanchett mentioned she was practicing for her role inTárwhile filming forBorderlands, two very contrasting movies. She did find it hard to talk about the movie, but the enjoyable experiences while filming it, made the process well worth the effort.
Catch the 2022 psychological drama filmTáron Amazon Prime Video.
Shruti Pathak
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An entertainment writer with a passion for storytelling that transcends genres, Shruti Pathak is currently pursuing her Bachelor of Arts in English. She is also a devoted poetry enthusiast, exploring the beauty of language and emotion through verse. Obsessed with the show Friends, a self-proclaimed swiftie, and inspired by classical literature these are just some characteristics that describe the novice writer. Newly joining FandomWire as an intern writer, she hopes to share her thoughts while sharpening her writing skills on various entertainment topics.
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