Once again Tara Reid, Freddie Prinze, Jr. and Lindsay Lohan are left out in the cold. I'm not saying that The New York Times Magazine is being snobbish, but why not cut these true artists a break?
Around this time of year, acting in movies starts to feel like a kind of athletic event, with prizes awarded to the winners while the losers are reduced to being glamorous extras on televised award show after televised award show. By the time of the Academy Awards, which this year will take place on March 5, the spirit of the contest seems to take precedence over artistic achievement. This year, as in the previous two, The New York Times Magazine has tried to eschew this notion of competition by saluting the performances that moved, surprised and thrilled us, regardless of whether they were nominated for awards.
More photos of a few of the great performers, after the jump.
Great Performers [NYT]
spitty says:
And what pray tell is Tara Reid's art?
ThrillKill says:
That is some creepy/funky-ass photography. On the whole, I like it.
Lynnster says:
Geez, Shirley Maclaine's legs are incredible! She's 2x my age but her legs are 10x better... Note to self: take up dancing immediately.
Eric Bana is HOT!!! says:
OMG! He's HOT!!!!
Dr. tia says:
I looove Charlize Therons picture but Penelope Cruz looks soo scary in her pic.
moi. says:
i can't quite tell who everyone is really. penelope loox like the real version of the corpses bride. i like those stars on reese's pieces neck. and charlize is what every globe winner would like to win
Small Fry says:
Penelope Cruz? I thought that was Helena Bonham Carter.
mt says:
where can i get this magazine?