The Monologues Of Oscar Season
about 3 months ago (02/12/2024)
Here's a look at some of this season's great film speeches - Los Angeles Times Copyright © 2024, Los Angeles Times | Terms of Service | Privacy Policy | CA Notice of Collection | Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information Advertisement Awards How these meaty speeches drive home the point in this season’s awards films Playing a working single mother, America Ferrera gives a rousing speech in “Barbie.” (Warner Bros. Pictures) By Hugh Hart Feb. 12, 2024 4 AM PT Facebook Twitter Show more sharing options Share Close extra sharing options Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Copy Link URL Copied! Print 1 “Show, don’t tell” dictum aside, there’s nothing like a meaty speech to push a movie into overdrive. Last summer, Oscar nominee America Ferrera’s “Barbie” performance elicited whoops and hollers from moviegoers when her character, Gloria, railed at length against the impossible expectations faced by contemporary women.