Awardswatch’s 50 Favorite Performances of 2014
The ballots are in and the list is here. Once again, thanks to alilou for compiling the votes and for the really fabulous graphics.
Leading up to the top 50 list:
• 68 ballots were received during this round of voting (Phase II)
• To avoid ties when they happened, the edge was given to those who appeared in more lists
• Number of female performances appearing on this list : 28
• Number of male performances appearing on this list : 22
• Each ballot is worth 120 points
• 106 received votes during phase II
• 8150 points were distributed
• 35 performances received #1 placement
• Although many films had two performances that made the list, only one film had three. Interestingly, none of those performances cracked the top 10
• Three people (all women) had two performances in the top 50 and two had both performances make the top 10
THE LIST
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