41.   Hollywood might have more best actress candidates if it envisioned more interesting women.

42.   In fact, with the year far from over, my list already has six Oscar nominees for best actress.

43.   In London, her performance won Ms. Findlay an Olivier award, the English version of a Tony, as best actress.

44.   In Berlin last February, it won the prize for best film and Ms. Montenegro was named best actress.

45.   In June, it won national awards for best movie, best director, best actress and best photography.

46.   In contrast to this bounty and, perhaps, as a result of it, the best actress field was notably sparse.

47.   In only two categories, best actress and best director, does there seem to be an agreement about the likely winners.

48.   It was the first Oscar tie for best actress.

49.   Jennifer Jason Leigh gave one of her best performances in the title role as Dorothy Parker and garnered a National Society of Film Critics award for best actress.

50.   Jane Fonda was best actress.