While fans are upset that Pedro Pascal and Ethan Hawke's gay romance movie didn't get an Oscar nod, they agree that it had some glaring flaws.
STRANGE LIFESTYLE | Official Trailer (2023)
Last year delivered some truly spectacular short films, so much so that the genre became a highlight of the Oscars for many. Among these outstanding entries, many believed that a Pedro and Pedro film was rejected. Directed by Pedro Almodóvar and starring Pedro Pascal and Ethan Hawke, the film was called Strange Way of Life.
This film, which was Almodóvar's tribute to Brokeback Mountain, seemed to make waves. However, it missed out on an Oscar nod, and critics pointed to its pacing as a likely reason for its rejection. Despite the buzz and anticipation, it seems that Strange Way of Life didn't quite hit the mark with Academy. Here's why!
Pedro Pascal seems to sprinkle some gold wherever he goes, both critically and at the box office. So when people heard about Strange Way of Life, starring Pascal and Ethan Hawke as a lawman and a cowboy reunited 25 years after a steamy affair, everyone was buzzing.
