Matt W

An entertaining discussion of the year’s most acclaimed Best Actress performances, told mostly through the words of the actresses themselves. Brings together fascinating insights into the craft involved in being the best on screen. The book is also a detailed history of how a hotly contested race to the Oscar unfolded over many months. I thoroughly enjoyed this book – it made me want to watch my favourite performances of the year all over again. And the Oscar goes to... (drumroll!)

Fascinating read about studios and stars bending or stretching definitions of Oscar categories to suit their marketing efforts or their careers. Anybody who enjoys quality movies, whether you prefer the classics or modern Oscar worthy films, will enjoy this book This well researched yet easy to read book outlines obvious cases of category fraud, examining the politics behind them, suggesting alternative candidates who might have got a run if the "fraud" hadn't taken place, and suggests changes that would restore some fairness to the process. Whether you are an industry insider, an awards buff, or one of the lazy billion or so who tune in every year for the ceremony, I would recommend this For Your Consideration.