"It was much smaller. It wasn't all of this. There was no social media. There were no podcasts. There was no this and no that. Now, all these years later, she says it's a whole different animal."
"It's kind of great because it's really nice that people understand that the genre of horror is very serious filmmaking."
"It's really overwhelming. I'll be honest with you. It's true. People saying, you know, 'We see you. We really see, acknowledge your work. We really enjoy it,' you know? So that's a great feeling."
Amy Madigan is nominated for an Academy Award for her role as Aunt Gladys in the horror film 'Weapons,' her second nomination after receiving one 40 years ago for 'Twice in a Lifetime.' She reflects on how the Oscar experience has transformed dramatically since 1986, noting the absence of social media and modern technology at that time. Madigan emphasizes that her nomination validates horror as legitimate, serious filmmaking. The character of Aunt Gladys has resonated strongly with audiences and industry professionals, generating significant recognition and support. Madigan expresses gratitude for the acknowledgment of her work while maintaining perspective about the competition, noting all nominees deliver stunning performances.
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