Unofficial Academy Awards Discussion Board

Oscar voting ceased yesterday. And, all of the precursors are done.

I think we have very few uncertainties this year.

Lean

Picture
Leading Actress

Up in the air

Adapted Screenplay
Film Editing
Live Action Short
Documentary Short

Best Picture: Nomadland Best Directing: Chloé Zhao, Nomadland Best Actor in a Leading Role: Chadwick Boseman, Ma Rainey's Black Bottom Best Actress in a Leading Role: Carey Mulligan, Promising Young Woman Best Actor in a Supporting Role: Daniel Kaluuya, Judas and the Black Messiah Best Actress in a ...

Interesting. The favorite for the Oscars before tonight leaned towards Sound of Metal.

Sabin wrote:WINNERS
Drama: The Trial of the Chicago 7
Comedy: Palm Springs
Animation: Soul
Doc: My Octopus Teacher

With these exceptions, the Oscar favorites all won. Agree that McDormand is a placeholder. But that Hopkins got it because he's one of the local guys and was extraordinarily impressive. Hopkins' win is a major upset. McDormand's win is a placeholder for Mulligan at the Oscars. Otherwise, no real sur...

So far, the favorites for the Oscars in their categories. BAFTA winners, Night One Best Production Design – Mank – Donald Graham Burt, Jan Pascale Best Costumes – Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom – Ann Roth Best Makeup and Hair – Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom Best Sound – Sound of Metal – Jaime Baksht, Nicolas B...

1. Nomadland
2. The Father
3. Promising Young Woman
4. Judas and the Black Messiah
6. The Trial of the Chicago 7
6. Mank
7. Sound of Metal
8. Minari

I still think there has to be a better choice. We're all depressed enough as it is.

Nomadland just won the PGA Award. More points as the Oscar favorite when there is no obvious competition.

The Trial of the Chicago 7 seems the most logical runner-up. If enough steam builds up, The Father is mainstream and socially-relevant enough.

Yes, it would be nice to have someone attuned to the mind of the WGA commenting on this board.

[quote="Sabin"]The WGA is voting this weekend. I wonder what BJ was voting for...

A strong, well-integrated story of a man with Alzheimer’s. Sad but a harsh and real depiction of the struggle with a mind’s decline. The script and direction are tight, and the acting is excellent. Anthony Hopkins as the father is the anchor of the film, with strong support from Olivia Coleman as hi...

I think Best Pic is between Nomadland and The Trial of the Chicago 7.

Nomadland is depressing and plays like a docudrama at times. So I'm not 100% certain that it will win.

It certainly is the favorite, though.

I really liked Da 5 Bloods. Hoping that means a shot for Spike Lee.

You guys were right on the money.

I do question whether Fennell survives to the Oscars.

I wish there was another mainstream film that Hollywood can rally around this awards season. Nomadland doesn't seem to have any competition. Nomadland is so depressing. It's not quite the "next American frontier" movie that's been advertised. There's grit and some optimism, but it's hard t...

This list is a mess.