rukaio101 Posted November 22, 2014 Author Share Posted November 22, 2014 I've decided I'm too bored to wait around for other people to start reviewing. I'm going to start posting my Top 25 list now... 25. Ship of Lies 24. Into the Dead 23. Train 38. 22. The Legacy of the Joestars: Phantom Blood 21. The Yellow Wallpaper Expect 20-16 soon.... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookie Posted November 22, 2014 Share Posted November 22, 2014 (edited) Yay I'm not in the spots 20-25! Edited November 22, 2014 by C00k13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rukaio101 Posted November 22, 2014 Author Share Posted November 22, 2014 20. Overdrive 19. Lord of the Flies 18. The Thin the Fat and the Felon 17. Star Wars: Age of the Republic 16. Attack on Titan 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rukaio101 Posted November 22, 2014 Author Share Posted November 22, 2014 15. Phoenix Wright 14. Beauty and the Beast 13. Battle for Brazil 12. The House of Atreus 11. Fortune's Hunters 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Posted November 22, 2014 Share Posted November 22, 2014 #21 and #19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rukaio101 Posted November 22, 2014 Author Share Posted November 22, 2014 10. 5cm per Second 9. Suicide is Painless 8. Numbers Theory 7. Log Horizon (Screw the haters. I enjoyed the hell out of doing this film) 6. Scrooge McDuck 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rukaio101 Posted November 22, 2014 Author Share Posted November 22, 2014 5. Sir Thyme's Time 2 4. Dauntless 3. Walking Alone 2. Cybernetic 7 1. Chuck Norris and Liam Neeson vs the Underworld And there's one film I'm going to give a very special mention to which is technically my real favourite of the year, but I decided not to put on this list for reasons I'll explain. Mystery Science Theatre 3000: Thomas the Tank Engine Now, I didn't put this on the list partially because it's a bit of a faux pas to put your own film in first and partially because it's not technically a real film. But I love the fuck out of this. I honestly think it's the best thing I've done in this game so far. Definitely the funniest. It's rare that I can even reread any of my projects without instinctively cringing at my perceived awfulness. It's even rarer that I can find one this funny. Honestly, I'm not sure I'll be able to top it any time soon, but if I can capture even a part of its hilarity in the sequels, I'll be a happy man. Okay, that's my list done. I'm going to start the Critical Consensus thread in a few minutes so nobody do it before me or I will strike you down with righteous anger. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blankments Posted November 22, 2014 Share Posted November 22, 2014 Wow, thanks for 18, 14, 5, and 1! Especially since this is only the second time in CAYOM history I've gotten a #1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookie Posted November 22, 2014 Share Posted November 22, 2014 Number 6 nice. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rorschach Posted November 22, 2014 Share Posted November 22, 2014 Number 24. Pretty good . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rukaio101 Posted November 26, 2014 Author Share Posted November 26, 2014 For those interested, tomorrow I'm planning on doing some early Oscar predics/analysis, like I did last year. Although I'm just going to be sticking to the major categories. I may also end up announcing the hosts of this year's Oscars, so keep your fingers crossed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rukaio101 Posted November 27, 2014 Author Share Posted November 27, 2014 Oscar Predicts time! I think I'll start with the big one, Best Picture. All but certain to be nominated The Battle for Brazil Three #1's is pretty definitive on that point. Very likely to be nominated Cybernetic 7 The House of Atreus The first is a movie I've been pushing pretty heavily for a BP nom and has both the maturity and strong critical reaction to back it up. The second is a well received Numerator Oscar film. C7's footing is a little less sure being an animation, but I'd be surprised if one of the two didn't make the list. Fighting for the remaining spots Train 38 Suicide is Painless Hateful Eight Redux Scrooge McDuck Pretty much the only films left with either strong Oscar backing or a high enough total on the Critical Consensus to be considered. Out of the lot, I'd call Train 38 the most likely to get a nom (to the point where I was considering putting it on the 'Very Likely' list). Despite being the highest rated of the four, I'm iffy about Scrooge McDuck. It's very unOscarish material and as I mentioned before, animations tend to have a disadvantage when it comes to the BP race (especially here since C7 has already staked out a spot). Potential Dark Horse Nomination Chuck Norris and Liam Neeson vs the Underworld/Dauntless The two highest ranked blockbusters. Out of the two though, despite currently being the lowest ranked, I'd say Dauntless has more of a chance that Norris/Neeson, being a more serious tale by a classic director and having strong visuals (albeit perhaps not to the extent of Mushishi). Also, appearing on two Top 5 lists can't hurt. Most likely Winner The Battle for Brazil Like I said, three #1's is pretty definitive on that point. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rukaio101 Posted November 27, 2014 Author Share Posted November 27, 2014 I'll move onto something nice and easy now, with Best Animated Feature All but confirmed for a nomination Cybernetic 7 Scrooge McDuck Thyme's Time 2 No doubts here? Didn't think so. Likely to be nominated Me & My Shadow Log Horizon This five seems the most likely line-up, being the only major decently received animations this year. Out of the five, I'd say Log Horizon has the least sure footing, but I don't see any of the other candidates beating it. Potential Dark Horse The Beast of Loch Ness Probably the best received of 'the rest'. That said, the reception is still mixed at best so I don't see this catching up. Most likely winner Cybernetic 7 The clear frontrunner at the moment. Although it's close enough that things could possibly end up changing. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rukaio101 Posted November 27, 2014 Author Share Posted November 27, 2014 Best Actor seems a good choice next. We're surprisingly slim for candidates this year, something I'd blame on an underwhelming response to most of this years Oscar baiters. All but confirmed for nomination Ewan McGregor- Battle for Brazil Richard Armitage- The House of Atreus BfB and HoA are both Oscar frontrunners and supply plenty of meat for their candidates to prove themselves. Admittedly, there's a chance Fassbender might get HoA's spot, but I think Armitage put in the much stronger performance so I'm betting on him. Likely for nomination Colin Farrell- Suicide is Painless Michael Shannon- Hateful Eight Redux By virtue of being in relatively well received Oscar films. Out of the two, Shannon probably has the weaker footing (due to being part of an ensemble cast) and, were the competition not very shallow this year, I probably wouldn't even have considered him. But he does enough. Farrell is relatively secure. SiP gives him plenty to work with. Fighting for the last remaining spots Clive Owen- Dauntless Simon Pegg- The Thin the Fat and the Felon Normally, I would've considered these two darkhorses at best (due to being in a blockbuster and western/comedy respectively) but, looking over the competition, I really don't think there's anyone else who has a chance. Most of the other oscar vehicles are so far behind these two in terms of reception, they're barely worth considering. And, quite frankly, both actors do have a lot to work with in their respective films and have plenty of room to shine. Honestly, I wouldn't be too surprised if they both supplanted Shannon for the nom. I'd barely give Owen the edge at the moment, but it's so close really either could take it. Most likely winner Ewan McGregor- The Battle for Brazil Yeah, from the looks of things BfB is really going to sweep most of its categories. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4815162342 Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 I don't think House of Atreus will get nominated since you need Top 5 votes and aside from me (not a spoiler) it has none from the released lists. It would depend on the non-listers to suddenly come in to push it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rukaio101 Posted November 27, 2014 Author Share Posted November 27, 2014 Best Actress next. And if you thought the pickings for Best Actor were bad..... All but confirmed Chloe Grace Moretz- Suicide is Painless Kate Winslet- Train 38 By virtue of being the only real major candidates at the moment. Fighting for the remaining spots Olivia Wilde- Walking Alone Imogen Poots- Dauntless Anne Hathaway- Beauty and the Beast Ellen Wong- Attack on Titan Anna Kendrick- This is Not a Game Rose Byrne- The Yellow Wallpaper Now, I know what you're thinking. But this is not scraping the bottom of the barrel. No, this is going straight through the bottom of the barrel and scraping all the way to fucking China. I suppose that at least this brings an element of unpredictability to proceedings. But said unpredictability most revolves around which mediocre and unworthy performance will make it. So fun. Most likely winner Chloe Grace Moretz/Kate Winslet By virtue of being the only two real candidates for this. Winslet is in the more popular film, but Moretz has the far more meatier role. So I really can't tell you who's going to win. It could be either. But no matter what, we're really going to need to up our game next year for this category. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rukaio101 Posted November 27, 2014 Author Share Posted November 27, 2014 I don't think House of Atreus will get nominated since you need Top 5 votes and aside from me (not a spoiler) it has none from the released lists. It would depend on the non-listers to suddenly come in to push it. I think you're underestimating it. A decent number of people (myself included) don't always vote for the films in their Top 5 in their Oscar picks (my reasoning being that Oscars are for what films I objectively think are the best rather than my favourites due to taste (aka my Top 5)). And, while HoA isn't in many Top 5's, it is one of the most widely appreciated films and only needs to jump a few places in most lists to make the picks. I suppose it's possible it will miss out, but I'd still call it likely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rukaio101 Posted November 27, 2014 Author Share Posted November 27, 2014 I'll keep up the best acting theme and go for Best Voice Actor/Actress next. And it's bizarre just how much stronger the Animation category is than the live-action this year. It's like a reversal of last year. All but confirmed Maisie Williams- Cybernetic 7 Alan Young- Scrooge McDuck Jack McBrayer- Thyme's Time 2 Because duh. Fighting for the remaining spots John Hurt- Cybernetic 7 Miles Teller- Me & My Shadow Hugh Dancy- Log Horizon I know what you're thinking, and I may be getting ahead of myself, but C7 has such a strong ensemble cast, I can honestly see it getting multiple nominations. And besides, it's John Hurt. That said, I'm really not too sure which of these three will miss out. I could see any of them not making it. Most likely winner Maisie Williams- Cybernetic 7 I said a few months ago I was confident I had just written a Best Voice Actress winner for Williams and I'm still sticking by that now. Even if C7 somehow misses taking home Best Animated Feature, her character and performance is just so far ahead of the rest, I can't see her losing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookie Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 If (or rather when) Alan Young gets nominated, will he be the oldest actor to ever be nominated in Cayom? He just turned 95 last week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rukaio101 Posted November 27, 2014 Author Share Posted November 27, 2014 We'll go Best Supporting Voice Actor/Actress next. All but confirmed Either Mark Strong or Emma Thompson- Cybernetic 7 Jeff Bridges- Thyme's Time 2 Again, duh. And for those wondering, Strong and Thompson are the two mains I'm pushing for Best Supporting so unless they massively split the vote, at least one is likely to make it. Fighting for the remaining spots The other half of Strong/Thompson- Cybernetic 7 One of Scrooge McDuck's cast Elizabeth Banks- Log Horizon Bo Burnham- Me & My Shadow The reason I'm not entirely sure McDuck's cast will make it is because C00k13 hasn't particularly specified one main candidate and, quite frankly, none of them really stand out enough for me. The rest are there for the same reasons as is in the Best Voice Actor predicts. Potential darkhorse Near anyone else from Cybernetic 7 It's a very strong ensemble. Most likely winner One of the Cybernetic 7 duo Unless they end up splitting the vote, this seems most likely. Like I said, it's a very strong ensemble. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
