Don’t forget ...

Jonathan Taylor draws an interesting parallel between the critics’ awards and other awards shows leading up to the Academy Awards, and the political primaries leading up to the final election (“The Iowa of the Oscars,” Jan. 12). But there has been a sad omission. Nowhere on his hypothetical ballot is the name Robin Williams to be found. Those who saw his supporting work in “Insomnia” and especially his brilliantly dark and truthful lead performance in “One Hour Photo” know that he had a banner year.

Mark Richman

Sherman Oaks

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Thank you for the early list of possible Oscar contenders. When the announcements are made I think we’ll find that you nailed most of the nominees. However, one omission: Dennis Quaid for best supporting actor. His performance in “Far From Heaven” was riveting: so completely believable, so finely nuanced. Talk about playing against type. He pulled it off superbly.

Victoria Mulder

Templeton