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Tom Sizemore wins for the totality of his one-scene performance; Will Smith’s interrogation outburst and Barry Pepper’s sprinting face are competing examples.

Cruise’s “notes behind the notes” intensity in Daniel’s jazz club is selected after the panel initially finds no candidate.

Jon Hamm’s interrogation intensity is the central nominee alongside Pete Postlethwaite and Titus Welliver.

Tolkan, Cruise’s crying and Kilmer’s grief breathing

Meg Ryan wins as the only serious nominee, especially for Sally’s crying after Joe’s engagement; the panel also questions the character consistency around karaoke and the fake orgasm.

Beth Grant as Carla Jean’s mother is the only overacting candidate and is described as a strong actor doing too much in a weak-link role.

Kevin G and Damian; Amy Poehler’s nomination is disputed

Talia Shire’s confrontations lead a disputed field with Carlo, McCluskey, Jack Woltz, Pacino, and Caan.

Hart Bochner’s full Ellis performance wins for its extravagant, knowingly smarmy 1980s Los Angeles manner.

Richard Attenborough wins for his expansive, scenery-chewing delight as John Hammond.

Justin Timberlake wins over Andrew Garfield for his sushi-restaurant performance and overall Sean Parker presentation.

Julianne Moore wins for Maude Lebowski’s heightened, old-Hollywood femme-fatale performance, introduced nude on a harness and sustained through formal line readings.