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Star Wars getting nominated is definitely an uphill battle, but I don't think that the "it is the seventh film in a series" argument is that well founded. This isn't like Fast and Furious; The Force Awakens is coming off of a series that has had a 10 year hiatus, presumably finished. It is more of a reboot or reimagining than a sequel. If it starts taking down Box Office records, we will definitely need to be including it in our conversation. Also, completely dismissing the Danish Girl because the reviews aren't that great is really dumb. Let me point you towards: Les Miserables (by the same director), The Theory of Everything (starring the same lead), Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close, The Help, Precious-- the list goes on and on. Every year people fail to include tepidly received prestige films from Academy loved directors. Last year three mediocre-ly recievied films made it. The Revenant will probably lead in noms, but I don't see a narrative for it to win. Leo is totally the front-runner though.

A handsomely made movie by a director who has explored all genres and doesn't care about awards can't be Oscar bait. It can be a huge Oscar player because it is good, but it isn't pandering or prying.

Since Steve Jobs and Bridge of Spies are both getting noms I can only see one of Star Wars, inside Out, Mad Max and The Martian getting in. Despite better judgement I am going with Star Wars. Caine and Sorrentino are having an extended Q&A and Caine is getting a tributeish thing. Maybe Youth will become the player I really want to be. :)

I don't think you understand how this works at all. Anyways, what if with your confidence in In The Heart of the Sea?

What a bizarre weekend for the box office.

Lol, the only thing flopping is this post. Sicario is doing incredibly and isn't Oscar bait. Black Mass isn't Oscar bait. The Walk isn't Oscar bait. Bridge of Spies isn't Oscar bait and will have killer legs. So your point is beyond invalid.

Is this in reference to me? If you read the review I posted above I actually really adored the film for its style and innovation. The only thing I don't like is the screenplay. And it being artificial is not my problem. It is very organized and well done though. Also quite innovative. I love the cuts between the acts

I have a huge problem with Sorkin because of this film. It makes me question all of his past work because of how self indulgent and... I dont know. The screenplay of this film is a total mess. Sorkin is basically writing strings of words that sound nice, but don't mean anything. It's bullshit and he has fooled me for years, but now I know.

Steve Jobs is too strong of a film to fall off tbh. It might not get director, but at the very least it will be getting nominated in Actor, Supporting Actress, Screenplay-- it'll get a a best picture nom and maybe an editing one. Besides, according to Anne Thompson, it is doing quite well with industry folk. http://www.indiewire.com/article/pod...eason-20151023

This post was on a board discussing the Gotham nominations, it has a quick summary of the podcast. In the Screen Talk podcast, Eric Kohn confirms Room was snubbed from Feature/Screenplay, meaning it was indeed eligible for all categories.They also talk about how Carol and Mad Max are indeed the critics faves of the season. Kohn is much more enthused by the film while Thompson believes it will play to the Academy but not broadly.One last thing, the casualties so far: Truth, Black Mass, Beasts of No Nation. Surefire contenders: The Martian and Steve Jobs.http://www.indiewire.com/article/pod...eason-20151023

I'll go find it. I listened to it a couple days, and found it on some AW thread. I'll be back with it. However, the pundit stuff isn't my main evidence of anything. It just helps to illustrate my point and back up my credibility. I'm wasn't sure I had to because the lack of buzz for Deep is sort of deafening. There it is also nothing really supporting his chances either. The film won't get any other noms, he won't campaign for it and Hollywood isn't rushing out to reward him. Even in this weak year, which is getting less weak and stranger by the day, it wasn't going to happen. Now industry officials are for sure saying it isn't going to happen. Carrell, on the other hand, has a strong narrative. He missed about two AA noms because they were performance in straight up comedies and they've already proven they like his dramatic work. He could easily get an afterglow nom and maybe even contend for the win if the early reports are as good as people are saying.

I could see that, I guess. It is one of my favorite trailers of the year. I think Angie and Brad look great and it really seems like the first time Jolie has showed off her directing prowess. There is some really gorgeous stuff in there.

Depp isn't in the conversation anymore and never really was. His reviews were fine, but the movie was average and did poorly at the box office. Some pundit just had a podcast and apparently after initial screenings for guilds and such it has been determined that Truth, Black Mass and Beasts of No Nation are all DOA. Depp is some delusioned fanboy thing. He has made a joke of his career and his performance wasn't good enough. I don't see Redmayne missing and I really don't see Vikander missing. And I think Danish Girl will have a few below the line moms because it is really aesthetically pleasing and technically well made. And it hasn't came out yet, so of course buzz is down. Remember, I am DG's biggest hater. These are predictions straight from the head.

This might not turn out to be good, but I thought the trailer was really well constructed and it makes the movie look great. Why does it get so much hate?

Depp is so dead. Apparently Carrell is amazing in The Big Short.

If I remember correctly, the weird thing about Kate that year IS that Harvey pushed her lead when she was a supporting role. Fraud just usually goes the other way.

That poster is stunning. It is the only marketing material to evoke passion out of me. I like how this is finished but Joy isn't.

People think The Martian can win BP? I already feel like it's Oscar hype died. PS Youth leaked.

I love how people beg for trailers to tell the entire story and then get pissed off when a trailer reveals the whole story.

This is a fantastic trailer. Rossellini looks amazing.

Screened again tonight. It sounds like a really different cut. The response hasn't been as positive. Mixed response about De Niro and Ladd. Rossellini got great notes tonight though. This cut doesn't seem as dreamy or woozy, and frankly less interesting.

1. Joy 2. Bridge of Spies 3. The Revenant 4. Spotlight 5. Carol 6. Steve Jobs 7. Room 8. The Hateful Eight 9. Star Wars: The Force Awakens 10. Brooklyn 11. Inside Out 12. The Danish Girl 13. Mad Maxy: Fury Road 14. The Big Short 15. The Martian

I would argue that those are presented totally differently.

Sorry. The rumor started on AW. I figured one of the users there tweeted it, I didn't even click the link. But it has no truth to it. At least the baseball part! I guess it'll premiere with a FOX show?

I know this guy. He is just messing around and making an analogy for last night's trailer premiere.