CoolioD1 Posted July 12, 2014 Share Posted July 12, 2014 steve carrell - foxcatcher benedict cumberbatch - the imitation game michael keaton - birdman david oyelowo - selma christoph waltz - big eyes mayb jack o'connell but idk. look through history and the academy don't seem to like young leading men unless they're REALLY undeniable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Panda Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 I'm wondering if the lead from Boyhood can pull a surprise nom, I mean the reviews are better than Citizen Kane's (they literally are) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Nevada Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 Don't forget Timothy Spall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Gittes Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 And Joaquin Phoenix 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Gittes Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 I like that most of the guys who seem to be the major contenders this year aren't even previous nominees. Waltz and Phoenix are the only exceptions, and the former clearly isn't winning another one so soon. Keaton or Carell taking it home would be pretty amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddddeeee Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 Waltz has been getting a love/hate reaction from the pre-screenings and Cumber will be Harvey's main priority, wouldn't bank on him being nominated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hilderic Posted July 28, 2014 Share Posted July 28, 2014 Michael Keaton- BirdmanWhoever goes lead- FoxcatcherBenedict Cumberbatch- The Imitation GameDavid Oyelowo- SelmaTimothy Spall- Mr. TurnerTimothy Spall is in a shaky position, however. I have him ahead of Phoenix only because of the rumours surrounding the tone of Inherent Vice. I'll probably soon change my mind. Jack O'Connell can get a newcomer nod only if Unbroken becomes the frontrunner. The lack of reviews for Get On Up had me worried, but they're finally out and they seem good at least for the lead (more mixed on the film). So Chadwick Boseman is also a possibility. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChD Posted July 29, 2014 Share Posted July 29, 2014 Would love to see Timothy Spall nominated. As for Selma... That movie is getting a ridiculous amount of attention just because of its synopsis. I think you guys are getting ahead of yourselves. There's a bigger chance it sucks than it being actually Oscar worthy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoolioD1 Posted July 29, 2014 Share Posted July 29, 2014 There's a bigger chance it sucks than it being actually Oscar worthy. why? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChD Posted July 29, 2014 Share Posted July 29, 2014 (edited) why? The director has had two movies, both barely getting any attention (Positive rating on RT, yes, but with 40 votes and 15 votes, respectively, you can hardly claim it was positive when it didn't even hit at least 100 votes). Screenwriter is the director and a guy who is writing a script for the first time. Another thing would be mediocre cast. The only thing it has going for it is the producers, but then again, everyone produces bad movies. And sometimes they produce more bad movies than good movies. A movie that was supposed to be directed by Lee Daniels, who also directed The Butler. I see the movie ending up just like The Butler did, to be honest. But, everyone with their opinion. We'll have to see and wait. I just don't see what's so promising about that movie other than the fact that it is about Martin Luther King. Edited July 29, 2014 by ChD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoolioD1 Posted July 29, 2014 Share Posted July 29, 2014 the director made two good movies (i've seen them, you clearly haven't, so whatev), the premise is baity and the cast is quite good. that's really all that every "early" prediction is based on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hilderic Posted July 29, 2014 Share Posted July 29, 2014 Another thing would be mediocre cast.Tom Wilkinson and Tim Roth would like a word with you. And David Oyelowo is a talented rising star.Having said that, if the reviews keep being so good, I'd consider replacing Oyelowo with Boseman. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChD Posted July 29, 2014 Share Posted July 29, 2014 Tom Wilkinson and Tim Roth would like a word with you. And David Oyelowo is a talented rising star.Having said that, if the reviews keep being so good, I'd consider replacing Oyelowo with Boseman. Wilkinson I agree with. Roth... Well, he was and isn't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blankments Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 Tom Cruise will win an Oscar someday. Once he finally starts aging (it'll happen sooner or later), I can see him transitioning back into the baity stuff he did before hitting it big and then winning 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dementeleus Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 More than a few people are raving about Chadwick Boseman. He got a standing O at a recent PGA screening of GET ON UP. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ethan Hunt Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 Tom Cruise will win an Oscar someday. Once he finally starts aging (it'll happen sooner or later), I can see him transitioning back into the baity stuff he did before hitting it big and then winningTom Cruise aging!? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalel009Shel Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 Andy Serkis-Dawn of The Planet of the Apes One can hope. I second that... CEASAR IS HOME!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalel009Shel Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 Tom Cruise aging!? Lol I know right Tom uses so much artificial stuff like hair pieces, botox.. Cosmetic surgery I think TOm wil die at 90-100+ still having an artificial young look going on...lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boomboom234 Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 Affleck gone girl he is actually perfect for the part Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Panda Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 Affleck gone girl he is actually perfect for the part I could maybe see it as a way to say sorry for not giving him a Director nom, but then again they did that by giving him Best Picture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
