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Why I am Particularly Stoked About This Year’s Oscar Nominees…

  • Writer: Jenny Wynter
    Jenny Wynter
  • Jan 26, 2012
  • 1 min read

My director, mentor and friend, Gary Austin.


I was absolutely delighted to discover this evening that 5 (count em, FIVE) Oscar nominees this year are “Groundlings!” To the uninitiated, this is the affectionate – or so I am led to believe! – term given to alumni of The Groundlings Theatre in LA.

Why was I so chuffed at this turn of events, you ask?

Well because the man who founded The Groundlings Theatre was none other than the director of “An Unexpected Variety Show” as well as one of my favourite people in the entire world, Gary Austin. Thus I feel suitably entitled to get up on my little high horse and feel just a little bit attached to these particular folks of jawsome. GO GO GO! (You can read more about my time with Gary and friends in LA last year over here.)

The nominees are:

Melissa McCarthy – Best Supporting Actress – “Bridesmaids”

Annie Mumolo and Kristen Wiig – Screenplay – “Bridesmaids”

Nat Faxon and Jim Rash – Screenplay – “The Descendants”

Gary was quick to point out on his Facebook page that:

Not receiving a nomination but certainly deserving of one is long time Gary Austin Workshops alumnus Paul Feig – Director – “Bridesmaids.”

SQUEE!!!

I will be cracking out the big guns for this year’s Oscars, PLAINLY! You know…brushing my hair, eating the nicer brand of chocolate…I MAY even splash out on a $12 chardonnay. Somebody stop me!

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I acknowledge the Gubbi Gubbi, Wakka Wakka and Butchulla peoples, the First Nation Traditional Owners of Country, and custodians of the land and waters on which I live and work, and all the peoples who have welcomed me on Country. I pay respects to all Elders past and present and acknowledge the young leaders who are working beside Elders in our cultural industries in the continuation of cultural, spiritual and educational practices. I recognise all First Nation peoples as the original storytellers of these lands and acknowledge the important role they continue to play in our community.

Jenny Wynter

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