Even though Lady Gaga gave an amazing performance in “A Star is Born” I don’t think she’s going to win Best Actress in a Leading Role, and I think it’s Emma Stone’s fault.
Just two years ago, Emma Stone won Best Actress for her role in “La La Land” a musical about Hollywood stardom. She gave a strong performance as the lovestruck barista with dreams of making it on the big screen, complete with live musical numbers and a toe-tapping score. Since Stone got the statue so recently, I can’t see the Academy awarding another young female’s performance in a musical again.
Not to discount Emma Stone’s performance or her win, but I think that Lady Gaga gave a better performance. Her vocals were ridiculously powerful and her acting, which she’s previously displayed in “American Horror Story: Hotel” as well as her music videos, was really strong. The story to “La La Land” was more original than the fourth big-screen iteration of “A Star is Born”(which is not to say either film had especially original storylines; the rise to fame has been explored countless times in cinema).
Lady Gaga stars as Ally in “A Star is Born.” Photo courtesy of news.com.au
This doesn’t mean that Gaga isn’t one step closer to EGOT-ing though. I’m fairly confident that she and Bradley Cooper are a lock for Best Original Song. “Shallow” is, without a doubt, the best song in “A Star is Born” and I’m sure Cooper and Gaga will give an amazing live performance at the awards show. I’m sure that “Shallow” will win Best Original Song, putting the superstar one step closer to joining the EGOT club.
Bradley Cooper, however, may very well find himself winning either Best Director or Best Actor in a Leading Role for his work on “A Star is Born.” It really is well directed, especially considering this was Cooper’s first directorial effort. He also gives a very strong, emotional performance. I’d say he may have a better shot at a statue for Directing that Acting just because, again, different versions of the character he plays have been in every “A Star is Born” movie, dating back to the 1930’s.
What do you think about the Oscar chances of “A Star is Born?” Do you think Lady Gaga still has a shot at Best Actress, despite Emma Stone’s win? Do you think Bradley Cooper’s chances are better in the Directing category or Best Lead Actor? Let me know in the comments below.
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