Watch Julianne Moore Reveal the Pain and Passion of 'Still Alice'

This is Julianne Moore's week. On Sunday, she won a Golden Globe Award, and today she was nominated for an Oscar — which didn’t come as a huge shock. The 54-year-old actress is racking up the accolades for her role in Still Alice, in which she plays a university professor diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer’s disease.

The praise is deserved. Moore spoke to us about the drama and we learned first-hand about her meticulous method and the challenges of such a demanding role.

Also starring Alec Baldwin, Kristen Stewart, Kate Bosworth, and Hunter Parrish, Still Alice opens in theaters this weekend.