In this way,Mariawas supposed to be the project that brought Jolie back into the spotlight.

The Oscars have proven otherwise.

Arguably, much of this expectation had to do with the movie’s background.

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Looking at Jolie’s resume, 2008’sChangelingreally was the last time Jolie deserved an award for her acting.

The most obvious question here is what happened to Jolie’s career.

The actress’s descent away from being a serious dramatic actor is a bit concerning.

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Mainly,the issue is that Jolie’s projects since 2008 have almost all been fantasy or thriller movies.

This is troubling for Jolie fans, but it is simply how award season works.

Fortunately,Mariawas far from Jolie’s last chance to earn herself another Academy Award nomination.

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Fortunately,Mariawas far from Jolie’s last chance to earn herself another Academy Award nomination.

It concludes Larrain’s trilogy on iconic women.

Actress Angelina Jolie as Maria Callas in Pablo Larrain’s biopic, Maria.

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Maria(2024) is a biographical drama about opera singer Maria Callas, directed by Pablo Larraín, starring Angelina Jolie. It concludes Larraín’s trilogy on iconic women.

Actress Angelina Jolie as Maria Callas in Pablo Larrain’s biopic, Maria.

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Maria(2024) is a biographical drama about opera singer Maria Callas, directed by Pablo Larraín, starring Angelina Jolie. It concludes Larraín’s trilogy on iconic women.

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