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| Robert De Niro got his first nomination in 21 years for "Silver Linings Playbook";… (JOJO WHILDEN / Associated…) |
Every cloud has a silver lining, and the 85th Academy Awards have Silver Linings Playbook.
The mood-swinging, Philly-centric romantic dramedy came away with eight key nominations as the Oscar contenders were announced Thursday morning in Beverly Hills. Among its coups: It's the first film since 1982 ( Reds) to win recognition in all four acting categories: Bradley Cooper for best actor, Jennifer Lawrence best actress, Robert De Niro (his first Oscar nomination in 21 years) for supporting actor, and Jacki Weaver supporting actress (her second in three years).
Silver Linings Playbook, filmed in and around Philadelphia in late 2011, is one of nine titles vying for best picture. David O. Russell also received nominations for best director and best adapted screenplay. Silver Linings is based on the novel by former Haddonfield High School teacher Matthew Quick.
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