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Well said Darren. Actor was especially tough this year. I had a short-list of 10 that "HAD" to be nominated, but that has to be cut to 5 these days now only 2 rounds of voting (it used to be 12 in 1st round when 3 rounds). It is no reflection on the excellence of actors like Cooper in American Sniper, Spall in Mr Turner, Oyelowo in Selma, Gleeson in Calvary etc. It was a very tough year. I also find it a bit insulting that articles like this so often phrase Gyllenhaal's mesmerizing turn in Nightcrawler as if it is a surprise. Not only is this (like J.K. Simmons' supporting role in Whiplash) one of the best performances from an actor or either gender in any role all year but he has already received SAG and Globe noms too. His is one of the best performances of the year, only really rivalled by Redmayne and Keaton.