The Alliance of Women Film Journalists (AWFJ) is a non-profit founded in 2006, dedicated to supporting work by and about women in the film industry. Their yearly awards, called the EDAs, include an award for "Best Breakthrough Performance." Which of these past winners made the biggest sensation in their breakthrough?
For Ex Machina, Testament of Youth and The Danish Girl, 2015 Beating out: Brie Larson - Room; Bel Powley - The Diary of a Teenage Girl; Daisy Ridley - Star Wars: The Force Awakens
For Little Miss Sunshine, 2006 Beating out: Ivana Baquero - Pan's Labyrinth; Abbie Cornish - Candy and Somersault; Shareeka Epps - Half Nelson; Rinko Kikuchi - Babel
For Martha Marcy May Marlene, 2011 Beating out: Jessica Chastain - Tree of Life; Adepero Oduye - Pariah; Rooney Mara - The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo; Shailene Woodley - The Descendants
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Which of these actors who received their first nominations in 2014 most deserves to win an Oscar (this year or in the future)? Vote here and share your thoughts at the message board
These stars and filmmakers were asked to name their favorite movies you may not have seen yet. Which of these films sounds like it should go right to the top of your Watchlist? Discuss the list here
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Star Wars has been a cultural phenomenon since the first one's release in 1977. Some careers have flourished, some were established, and some weren't bad, and some of the people in the saga have been …