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Rebecca Shaw

Rose-tinted glasses: why I’m gunning for an Australian upset in the best actress Oscar race

Rose Byrne
Rose Byrne at the Golden Globes. Rebecca Shaw writes: ‘To excel in thrillers, romances, dramas and horror is impressive in itself – but to be just as excellent at comedy as well is special, and rare.’ Photograph: Jesse Grant/2026GG/Penske Media/Getty Images

Every year around this time, I become like a cliche TV husband who disappears from his wife and children’s lives in order to follow footy season. I do that as well but, in this case, it’s movie awards season. A sport for people who like sitting down and being quiet.

I know it’s not a unique characteristic to have but I love movies and I’m not afraid to admit it. I love watching them, I love discussing them and I love listening to hours and hours of podcasts where other movie lovers and experts discuss them. This time of year is prime movie dissection time. We are deep into the season. The most talked-about movies of the year compete in a series of awards shows before the grand final in a few weeks at the Oscars.

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