The Eyes of Tammy Faye - 2 nominations

 

Best Achievement in Makeup and Hairstyling Stephanie Ingram Linda Dowds Justin Raleigh

Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role Jessica Chastain

The Eyes of Tammy Faye has been sadly overlooked by audiences for the little gem that it is.  The film follows Jim and Tammy Faye Bakker from their young years all the way through the scandals that plagued them and brought them down as a power preacher couple.  Jessica Chastain was beyond amazing, capturing Tammy Faye's voice and perky nature, and the film gives us a great behind the scenes look at what could have been happening while they built their evangelical empire.

This might be the first and only time that the makeup is practically its own character, but that was also true for the real Tammy Faye whose over the top eyelashes and disco makeup were her signature look.  Chastain is a naturally beautiful woman and the makeup transforms her.  Even Andrew Garfield's face (who plays Jim Bakker) morphs in such a way that he really does look a lot like the real person. 

The Eyes of Tammy Faye isn't a splashy enough film to get a lot of attention, and the PR campaign for it was pitiful.  That's a shame because the movie is a goddamn (pun intended) delight.

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