He imagines coming out to them and the path toward their acceptance while also reliving memories of his childhood.
And while he isnt as central or as flashy as Scott, Mescal is also riveting.
Why it wasnt nominated:To be honest, this one is a real head-scratcher.
Andrew Scott in ‘All of Us Strangers’.Chris Harris/Courtesy of Searchlight Pictures
The film is perhaps a bit more poetic than strictly linear, which simply doesnt connect with some filmgoers.
But he was also snubbed for his brilliant work inFleabagby the Television Academy, so go figure.
See:Tom HanksinPhiladelphia,Matthew McConaugheyinDallas Buyers Club).
Andrew Scott and Paul Mescal in ‘All of Us Strangers’.Searchlight Pictures
At the time, pundits blamed older voters who didnt want to vote for a gay love story.
Nearly 20 years later, we would hope the Academy would be past that.
But maybe the power of queer love still just isn’t enough.
Jamie Bell, Andrew Scott, and Claire Foy in ‘All of Us Strangers’.Searchlight Pictures
The bruise it leaves on viewers hearts should linger long after this years Oscars.
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