Zach D’Amico is co-founder of and writer at Rough Cut Cinema.
A beloved Hollywood icon. A visual and vocal transformation into a celebrity news anchor. A slave. A timeless literary figure. An actress and mother seeking independence.
When the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences unveiled its nominees for the 92nd Oscars on Monday, the best actress lineup was dominated by performances that fit within familiar, pre-approved archetypes. They reflect the roles — and the movies — that we’re used to seeing praised.
