Movies like Albert Nobbs annoy the hell out of me. Co-produced and co-written by Glenn Close, who not only also stars but even acted as a location scout, Albert Nobbs seems to exist for one purpose – to win Close an Academy Award.

(At that, it just might succeed: Close was nominated this week for a best actress Oscar for her role though, personally, I’d love to see Janet McTeer get the prize for her fine work here in a supporting role.) (more…)