Jake Gittes Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 Based on actual reactions, Cuaron and the Coens seem like the strongest shots at the moment. I doubt either of them win, but right now I feel most comfortable giving them two of the spots. Oh, and how about a Benh Zeitlin-like out-of-nowhere nominee at the expense of a thought-to-be-easy contender like Affleck or Bigelow? Come on, Academy, forget DOR and Scorsese, go for Richard Linklater! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainJackSparrow Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 If It was up to me.. Del Toro. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riczhang Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 Based on actual reactions, Cuaron and the Coens seem like the strongest shots at the moment. I doubt either of them win, but right now I feel most comfortable giving them two of the spots. Oh, and how about a Benh Zeitlin-like out-of-nowhere nominee at the expense of a thought-to-be-easy contender like Affleck or Bigelow? Come on, Academy, forget DOR and Scorsese, go for Richard Linklater! I actually think DOR might get the snub this year. And DGA announces like 5 hours before Oscars are due, so we could see another surprise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marlon Brando Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 Indiewire says, Cuaron and McQueen seems like a lock! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Stingray Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 Indiewire says, Cuaron and McQueen seems like a lock! I'd agree with that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Gittes Posted September 7, 2013 Share Posted September 7, 2013 (edited) Greengrass seems to be a pretty strong contender for a nom based on the first reactions. Not a lock, but close. Edited September 7, 2013 by Jake Gittes 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToddThatcher Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 i got Cuaron and McQueen as locks and the rest of the field quite unclear. right now, i'm going with Russell, Howard, and J.C. Chandor. http://toddmthatcher.wordpress.com/2013/09/10/early-oscar-predictions-best-director/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Stingray Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 Alfonso Cuaron, Paul Greengrass, Ron Howard, Steve McQueen, David O. Russell. Replacements: Coen brothers & Martin Scorsese. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChD Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 Locked:Cuaron McQueen Strong contenders:Howard Scorsese Greengrass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blankments Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 Seeing Cuaron McQueen Russell Sorscese Clooney Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impact Posted September 18, 2013 Author Share Posted September 18, 2013 (edited) What film is Greengrass doing? You should put the films also. Edit: Captain Philips.Okay-it should still say when people are predicting Edited September 18, 2013 by Impact Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riczhang Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 What film is Greengrass doing? You should put the films also. Captain Phillips. Don't think he's happening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impact Posted September 18, 2013 Author Share Posted September 18, 2013 Yeah I figured that out-I just wish people would put the movie though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sims Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 (edited) McQueen Cuaron Howard (vomit) Coens Russell Alternate: Scorsese Edited September 18, 2013 by Sims Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Stingray Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 McQueen Cuaron Howard (vomit) Coens Russell Alternate: Scorsese Rush no good? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riczhang Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 Rush no good?I think the better question is if it even is happening. I doubt Formula 1 connects with anyone in the Academy. (well obviously a hyperbole but my point still stands) I'm thinking1. McQueen2. Frears3. Coens :wub;4. Cuaron5. Chandon or Fadhari as the WTF (but logically Greengrass or Rusell maybe) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Nevada Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 Howard is not happening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sims Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 I hate Ron Howard, but I strongly believe Rush is happening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riczhang Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 I hate Ron Howard, but I strongly believe Rush is happening. I strongly believe Rush is un-happening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TLK Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 (edited) Rush may not be happening but Howard is the sort of guy who can get the last Best Director slot. Popular guy with the AMPAS voters and a guy who just made a very well-received movie. Edited September 18, 2013 by TLK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
