To be honest I think it's much cooler that Keisha Castle-Hughes got the Best Actress nomination than the eleven that Lord of the Rings got. Partly because I think that as a movie Rider kicks the Lord's ring in every way, and partly because Whale Rider is a low-budget all-NZ movie without a big studio pushing it which got there entirely on its own steam.
If you haven't seen Whale Rider then run out right now and see it. No excuses, you scurvy dog!
Posted by pearce at January 28, 2004 8:12 AMI couldn't agree more. I'm so way more pleased she got nominated that I am for the Rings.
Posted by: Cal at January 28, 2004 9:08 PMIf she wins, cue endless articles on "New Zealand, where young great actresses are found, like gold in the hills."