Empire Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 Eastwood has been on a cold streak. American sniper is not getting nominated. If it is as good as the teaser suggest, it could. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkelf Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 If it is as good as the teaser suggest, it could. The teaser suggests that there's one good scene in there. I see it being more of a LONE SURVIVOR than ZERO DARK THIRTY. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Empire Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 The teaser suggests that there's one good scene in there. I see it being more of a LONE SURVIVOR than ZERO DARK THIRTY. We will just have to wait and see I guess. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Panda Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 If Birdman doesn't win BP, then something is wrong. Just saw it. It's an amazing film. No way does it miss a nom. Boyhood is more deserving than Birdman, but Birdman should definitely be a contender. Besides, the Oscars aren't always about which film is actually better. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halba Posted November 8, 2014 Share Posted November 8, 2014 (edited) selma trailer out. looks great. going to be a contender for sure the contenders will be 1. unbroken* 2. birdman 3. selma 4. boyhood 5. gone girl 6. imitation game 7. american sniper 8. nightcrawler 9. whiplash 10. a most violent year * = my predicted winner, unbroken is perfect oscar bait. Edited November 8, 2014 by Halba 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mahnamahna Posted November 8, 2014 Share Posted November 8, 2014 selma trailer out. looks great. going to be a contender for sure the contenders will be 1. unbroken* 2. birdman 3. selma 4. boyhood 5. gone girl 6. imitation game 7. american sniper 8. nightcrawler 9. whiplash 10. a most violent year * = my predicted winner, unbroken is perfect oscar bait. I'd swap Nightcrawler for Into the Woods. It's the token musical 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halba Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 (edited) i have now narrowed it down to one movie - selma. after AFI fest reviews, this is the best movie of the year, and one of the best movies of all time. Edited November 14, 2014 by Halba Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CloneWars Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 I have always thought that an MLK biopic would be huge Oscar bait and stand a strong chance winning BP. The only thing against it is that 12YAS won last year, and the Academy rarely awards two movies of similar subject matter. Yah, I know slavery is different than black rights, but really it is a historical progression. You go from slavery to the civil rights movement. Birdman is a great movie, but I think it is to avant-garde to really pull a BP win. Boyhood is an interesting concept. But, Selma has the mainstream appeal. It seems like we might be in for another year without a clear front runner. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stripe Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 Right now... Almost sure 1. BIRDMAN (though it still has to reach bigger audiences) 2. BOYHOOD (though it opened too early) Strong chances 3. GONE GIRL (though it has some detractors) 4. THE IMITATION GAME (though it's too early) 5. FOXCATCHER (though the hype started too early) Healthy possition 6. SELMA (though it will have to fight against so many quality Christmas contenders) 7. THEORY OF EVERYTHING (though it barely has strong names attached to it) 8. WHIPLASH (though it's too little and the hype can disappear as time passes) Unsure possition 9. UNBROKEN (many things on its side, but remains to be seen) 10. INTERSTELLAR (can Nolan's name carry this to a nom?) Possible surge 11. INTO THE WOODS (they love musicals and huge casting efforts) 12. AMERICAN SNIPER (they love war dramas) 13. WILD (they love inspiring stories carried by a stand-alone actor) 14. A MOST VIOLENT YEAR (they love December pics) 15. MR TURNER (they love biopics and brits) 16. BIG EYES (they love biopics and to recognize established directors) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stripe Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 I have always thought that an MLK biopic would be huge Oscar bait and stand a strong chance winning BP. The only thing against it is that 12YAS won last year, and the Academy rarely awards two movies of similar subject matter. Yah, I know slavery is different than black rights, but really it is a historical progression. You go from slavery to the civil rights movement. Birdman is a great movie, but I think it is to avant-garde to really pull a BP win. Boyhood is an interesting concept. But, Selma has the mainstream appeal. It seems like we might be in for another year without a clear front runner. Too early to even call a lock in the nominees list. How can we start to discuss which film will be honoured with the Oscar? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halba Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 (edited) Right now... Almost sure 1. BIRDMAN (though it still has to reach bigger audiences) 2. BOYHOOD (though it opened too early) Strong chances 3. GONE GIRL (though it has some detractors) 4. THE IMITATION GAME (though it's too early) 5. FOXCATCHER (though the hype started too early) Healthy possition 6. SELMA (though it will have to fight against so many quality Christmas contenders) 7. THEORY OF EVERYTHING (though it barely has strong names attached to it) 8. WHIPLASH (though it's too little and the hype can disappear as time passes) Unsure possition 9. UNBROKEN (many things on its side, but remains to be seen) 10. INTERSTELLAR (can Nolan's name carry this to a nom?) Possible surge 11. INTO THE WOODS (they love musicals and huge casting efforts) 12. AMERICAN SNIPER (they love war dramas) 13. WILD (they love inspiring stories carried by a stand-alone actor) 14. A MOST VIOLENT YEAR (they love December pics) 15. MR TURNER (they love biopics and brits) 16. BIG EYES (they love biopics and to recognize established directors) interstellar wont even get a nomination. foxcatcher is too dark for oscar voters. theory of everything is a good but not great movie. mr turner looks brilliant, should go up a few levels. also nightcrawler deserves mention. once selma gets more RT reviews around Dec 25th, it'll go to top place. Edited November 14, 2014 by Halba Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChD Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 interstellar wont even get a nomination. foxcatcher is too dark for oscar voters. theory of everything is a good but not great movie. mr turner looks brilliant, should go up a few levels. also nightcrawler deserves mention. once selma gets more RT reviews around Dec 25th, it'll go to top place. As usual, keep telling yourself just that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stripe Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 interstellar wont even get a nomination. foxcatcher is too dark for oscar voters. theory of everything is a good but not great movie. mr turner looks brilliant, should go up a few levels. also nightcrawler deserves mention. once selma gets more RT reviews around Dec 25th, it'll go to top place. Interstellar's chances depend on the reception of films yet to be tested. BO legs could help. Foxcatcher, too dark? There are a lot of dark films nommed in the past! Your personal opinion regarding a movie has nothing to do with the chances of that film to be rewarded. Theory of everything has a solid early WOM, no matter what I think about it. And the theme is really Oscar friendly. Mr Turner have been already showed in the UK but the hype isn't strong enough, IMO. It can still gain traction Nightcrawler is like Drive, but in a minor scale. Praised, but barely seen once the Oscars are announced. Gone girl is already overshadowing it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riczhang Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 Too early to even call a lock in the nominees list. How can we start to discuss which film will be honoured with the Oscar? It really isn't; There's at least 2 locks already, Birdman and TIG. Possibly Boyhood as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AniNate Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 I think GBH could find its way in. Fox is starting to push it again. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Empire Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 I think GBH could find its way in. Fox is starting to push it again.I would love it if it did. GBH was such a fantastic movie. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TalismanRing Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 (edited) I have always thought that an MLK biopic would be huge Oscar bait and stand a strong chance winning BP. The only thing against it is that 12YAS won last year, and the Academy rarely awards two movies of similar subject matter. Yah, I know slavery is different than black rights, but really it is a historical progression. You go from slavery to the civil rights movement. Birdman is a great movie, but I think it is to avant-garde to really pull a BP win. Boyhood is an interesting concept. But, Selma has the mainstream appeal. It seems like we might be in for another year without a clear front runner. If Selma is as great as early reviews say it is then I think it's the winner. MLK is such an immense and important public figure, whose words and voice are known even to school children. Much of the Academy which skews older also lived during his era, this isn't just history to them but part of their lives. If Selma manages to successfully portray and evoke the man and the Civil Rights movement I don't see what movie will beat it. Edited November 14, 2014 by TalismanRing 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CloneWars Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 I think GBH could find its way in. Fox is starting to push it again. I have been saying for a while now that GBH is going to get a surprise nod. I feel it in my veins. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halba Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 (edited) If Selma is as great as early reviews say it is then I think it's the winner. MLK is such an immense and important public figure, whose words and voice are known even to school children. Much of the Academy which skews older also lived during his era, this isn't just history to them but part of their lives. If Selma manages to successfully portray and evoke the man and the Civil Rights movement I don't see what movie will beat it. agree. theres enuff reviews i posted in the selma bo forum, that suggest its the winner. many have attended the AFI screening. selma is considered to be the best picture screened so far in 2014. boyhood is too indie for oscar voters. imitation game has a gay protagonist- no no for conservative oscar voters. only one that can really topple selma is unbroken. who cares theory of everything. it aint going to win any awards. movie is only RT ave rating 7.4/10. nomination aint a big deal- this is a category with up to 10 nominees. Edited November 15, 2014 by Halba Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAR Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 Gone Girl is winning. The Hollywood Film awards have foreseen this 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
