I am just saying that I don't think Dr. Strange is a role that will get an Oscar nomination.  I just found out Eddie Redmayne is in another role that has Oscar written all over it - he plays a transgender woman:
https://ph.news.yahoo.com/eddie-redmayne-gunning-second-oscar-061400134.html


you gotta admit - he looks pretty stunning!  These are the types of roles that generate serious Oscar talk.  Ben used to do roles like that early in his career - Steven Hawking, Vincent Van Gogh, etc.  I am not saying Ben should dress like a woman, I am just saying that aside from Turing, he has had mostly bit, supporting parts in major movies, and major parts in Trek and now Dr. Strange. 

There will be no pictures from the wedding, because none were taken.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/celebritynews/11413221/Benedict-Cumberbatch-and-Sophie-Hunter-marry-on-Valentines-Day.html

Miss Hunter arrived at 3.20pm and was ushered into the church surrounded by security holding umbrellas, with her brown hair neatly tied up underneath her white veil.Then, 40 minutes later, three loud cheers erupted from the church as the ceremony drew to a close, and at 4.15pm the couple left in a classic Jaguar.The couple decided not to pose for pictures after the service, but went straight to the reception.

Fans had flocked to the island to catch a glimpse of the ceremony, but many were left disappointed. As the couple left the church in a classic grey Jaguar, security officers parked a large white van in the way of the crowd of spectators.This blocked the view of fans, many of whom had stood out in the rain for three hours in the hope of waving to the actor and his new wife.Angela Wenden, a National Trust caretaker for walked from her home in nearby Brighstone to watch, said: "We waited in the rain for three hours and it's disappointing."We all wanted to wish him the best. Perhaps they didn't come because it was raining."

Because Eddie has won both the Golden Globe and the SAG Award as Best Actor, I think we can safely say he will win the Oscar too.  This just isn't Benedict's year.   For what it's worth, Eddie Redmayne is one of the best actor's England has ever produced - everything that I have seen him in has blown me away. He deserves this.  At the same time - I know the same can be said of Benedict.  It hurts that Eddie is winning for a role Ben also did.

HOWEVER - It has been an honor for Ben to be nominated.  That IS something.  And let's remember, Ben won an EMMY AWARD for Sherlock.  That is more impressive than a SAG honor. 

Vhanja wrote:

Good to hear I'm not alone. 

 
No, you are not alone!  I an 53 and it's not like I ever had a shot with him - LOL! I don't know why we feel this way, but we do.

It doesn't help that I am kind of disappointed in who he ended up with.  Sophie is not attractive ( yes, superficial and catty, I know),  and also kind of bumbed out that it's now obvious the reason they got engaged was because she is pregnant.  One is left to wonder is she was not pregnant, if they would even be engaged at all.

Ok, enough sour grapes.  What is done is done, and I hope it all works out for Ben.

There is news breaking on the web that Ben and Sophie Hunter are engaged.  This has been the most low-key romance ever.  They never appeared on the red carpet together,no vacation photos of the two of them, nothing.  I don't know how they did it.  I am impressed with Benedict. She is not a model or a great beauty.  Just a woman of substance.  I am happy for him.

Regarding leaked pictures from Richard III set - I had to see them for myself. It's kind of strange, but those photos of him goofing around, smoking, and joking, all in full costume in his armor - there was one shot where he was walking away in full armour with a plastic bag - just sort of takes away from the mistique of the movie, and probably what the producers where hoping to convey to the public to drum up interest in the film.  They also were very funny in a way, and sort of took all the glamour out of movie-making as well. No wonder Ben didn't want them out there on the internet.

Marta wrote:

SusiGo wrote:

Exactly my thought: Petition - can we please have the cheekbones back? The cheekbones are paramount. 

This.  I don't think physical resemblance is that important, he'd sell us Bulger with no costume and make-up  
I'm joking but I hope he can speak normally with those pads.

His hair looks so fair when he is outside...

 
This is what makes him a great actor - his ability to morph into the role so much that we hardly recognize him.  I find it fascinating.  I heard similar "complaints" when he became Asange.  Fans didn't like the way he looked.  Well, he can't look the same - meaning look like himself- in every part he plays.  He becomes the character.  The cheekbones will have to go this time.  BTW - I thought he was playing Willy Bulger, not his brother.  Don't tell me this is another bit part!

clareiow wrote:

Oh for the love of God....



Just when you think it's safe to get up again....

 
Ah! This made my day..probably my week, or my entire year.  One of the best pictures of him Ever.  And ladies- he is wearing different clothes!!

maryagrawatson wrote:

Tinks wrote:

He looks great doesn't he?
In the other still it looks like they're arresting a murderer! It's almost too awful to think about what he was put through - I'm really going to struggle with this Movie, I think

You need to watch this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EpSwP1XapTI

(Benedict reading one of Turing's letters. If it doesn't tear out your heart, you don't have one!)

Mary
 

 
That was lovely Mary.  Thank you for sharing.

Allow me to be a bit selfish here for  moment -  he could have filmed a  couple of episodes of Sherlock in the time it has taken him to globe trot the world over these past months.  I realize Moffit and Gattis don't have a script yet, and who knows what Martin is up to - but still.  When the scripts for Sherlock are finally ready, who's to say if Ben will be available? I realize he needs time off, but like others I am left to wonder when his next paying job is going to be.
On another note, I think Benedict will carve out a roll for himself as one of the great British actors like patrick Stewart, Daniel day Lewis, Alex Guinness and the like, rather than a Hollywood heavy weight like brad Pitt, Tom cruise, or will Smith.