【明報專訊】When Glenn Close lost her 7th Oscar nomination to Olivia Colman in the film The Favourite, it made me rethink how far bad luck can extend. Over the years, Close has established herself as one of the best actresses, whether as a supporting character in The Big Chill, or a lead in Fatal Attraction. Yet, for reasons ranging from power politics to strong opponents, she has closely missed the esteemed award seven times in a row. In my opinion, her latest nominated work, The Wife, rests so heavily on Close's performance that even a draw with any other acting should perhaps give her an upper hand in the competition.