The Hopefuls
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imdb wasn't the only site I checked. DarkHorizons was also on my check list and it wasn't there.
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Wesley Lovell
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Wes, have you done something to your site? I've tried 5 times in the past 24 hours and everytime my screen freezes up and I have to end the session to get out of the situation.
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I maintain a wait-and-see attitude about Little Miss Sunshine. The preview had me laughing and I have friends who don't normally like Sundance type fair but they are interested in seeing it. If it's hugely successful, you could be changing your tune.Precious Doll wrote:Just couple of things to consider:
I doubt Blanchett will receive a supporting nod for Babel as her character spends most of the time unconscious;
Little Miss Sunshine is another of those overrated Sundance favorites. It may score an undeserved Best Screenplay nomination (it won't win) and Alan Arkin may receive a best Supporting Actor nomination or even win for his role as the grandfather of the piece but you can cross Collette, Breslin, Carell & Kinnear off your list - they will not make the cut (though I admit I quite liked Carell in the film);
And finally you should consider The History Boys. If the film is as good as the play, and I see no reason why it won't be, Richard Griffiths (for Actor), Frances De La Tour (Supporting Actress) and the Alan Bennetts adapted screenplay from his own play are sure bets.
If the film proves popular with audiences a picture, director and maybe a supporting actor nomination or two may also occur.
I haven't seen History Boys on any release calendar for this year. It's possible that it won't make it out to theaters this year. It might be an entry next year. If it does make it onto the confirmed release schedule, I'd be sure to include it.
Wesley Lovell
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Just couple of things to consider:
I doubt Blanchett will receive a supporting nod for Babel as her character spends most of the time unconscious;
Little Miss Sunshine is another of those overrated Sundance favorites. It may score an undeserved Best Screenplay nomination (it won't win) and Alan Arkin may receive a best Supporting Actor nomination or even win for his role as the grandfather of the piece but you can cross Collette, Breslin, Carell & Kinnear off your list - they will not make the cut (though I admit I quite liked Carell in the film);
And finally you should consider The History Boys. If the film is as good as the play, and I see no reason why it won't be, Richard Griffiths (for Actor), Frances De La Tour (Supporting Actress) and the Alan Bennetts adapted screenplay from his own play are sure bets.
If the film proves popular with audiences a picture, director and maybe a supporting actor nomination or two may also occur.
I doubt Blanchett will receive a supporting nod for Babel as her character spends most of the time unconscious;
Little Miss Sunshine is another of those overrated Sundance favorites. It may score an undeserved Best Screenplay nomination (it won't win) and Alan Arkin may receive a best Supporting Actor nomination or even win for his role as the grandfather of the piece but you can cross Collette, Breslin, Carell & Kinnear off your list - they will not make the cut (though I admit I quite liked Carell in the film);
And finally you should consider The History Boys. If the film is as good as the play, and I see no reason why it won't be, Richard Griffiths (for Actor), Frances De La Tour (Supporting Actress) and the Alan Bennetts adapted screenplay from his own play are sure bets.
If the film proves popular with audiences a picture, director and maybe a supporting actor nomination or two may also occur.
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John Ford won his second and third back to back.Franz Ferdinand wrote:Good list to start. Do you really think Clint would win a second Best Director Oscar in three years, and third overall? When was the last time a director won two in such a short amount of time (especially his second and third), out of curiosity?
I think that of working directors, Clint Eastwood and Steven Spielberg are the two most likely to reach Wyler's and Capra's three Directing wins.
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Good list to start. Do you really think Clint would win a second Best Director Oscar in three years, and third overall? When was the last time a director won two in such a short amount of time (especially his second and third), out of curiosity?
Last year's race left a bitter taste in my mouth, and I am still apathetic about a new year, but we'll see if I can forgive and forget.
Last year's race left a bitter taste in my mouth, and I am still apathetic about a new year, but we'll see if I can forgive and forget.
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Well, I posted my first list of Hopefuls. It's not grand but it'll do. Start at my main site where I discuss the race in brief and then proceed to the hopefuls to have a gander.
Wesley Lovell
"Any society that would give up a little liberty to gain a little security will deserve neither and lose both." - Benjamin Franklin
"Any society that would give up a little liberty to gain a little security will deserve neither and lose both." - Benjamin Franklin