Unofficial Academy Awards Discussion Board

Here's some more stats... Every Best Picture Winner since 'The Departed' has had a screening at either Venice, Telluride, or Cannes--and a US release date before December. Every Best Director Lineup since 98, has had a former nominee included. (If 'The Post' flops--then I suppose PTA?) 'The Shape o...

I have a feeling we're all sitting on Three Billboards... 1. It had a showing at Venice and Telluride, and It's being released before December. 2. It won the TIFF Audience Award. 3. It's a timely film, with loads of raves and buzz surrounding it. 4. Fox Searchlight is backing it. 5. It's probably wi...

Here’s my Predicted BP Lineup so far, without the final nom: The Big Sick Call Me By Your Name Dunkirk The Florida Project Get Out Lady Bird The Shape of Water Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri I’ve taken several big chances here. Like I said earlier, there’s bound to be more than a few ‘pre...

bizarre wrote:Just for fun, here's my first acting predictions for 2018:

Not that there's anything wrong with going a little too overboard by predicting 2018--but where the actual f is Rami Malek?

'Three Billboards' is apparently going Drama for the Globes.

Jake Gyllenhaal just won the Hollywood Award for Best Actor, which really helps Oldman's (already) overwhelming chances. And It also indicates there's a slight possibility that Jake could be snubbed, but I doubt it.

I honestly can't see Oldman taking this oh so easily. I mean, If there was a chance for an upset in any of the acting categories; It’ll probably be this. I can’t remember the last time someone remained a frontrunner since the early rumblings, without a shred of doubt in anyone’s mind. When was the l...

Best Feature: 'Call Me by Your Name' Best Documentary: 'Strong Island' Bingham Ray Breakthrough Director Award: Jordan Peele - 'Get Out' Best Screenplay: 'Call Me By Your Name' Best Actor: Willem Dafoe - 'The Florida Project' Best Actress: Saorise Ronan - 'Lady Bird' Breakthrough Actor: Timothée Cha...

If CMBYN wins Best Picture here--and at the Spirit Awards, there's no doubt in my mind It's winning the Oscar. It's only competition would be 'Three Billboards' IMO. (If It wins the SAG Ensemble, that is.)

Kate Winslet is not winning best actress. Aside from her having won fairly recently and the size of her role, I doubt people will be in the mood to reward a Woody Allen film. Agreed (for the most part) in regards to this. Not that It's a "reward" to a Woody Allen Film (Blanchett Won Lead ...

As a rule, "little" films don't need to be box-office hits to be a major Oscar player, but "big" films that underperform almost always do. The question, though, is what replaces Blade Runner 2049 in the categories outside of the obvious technical ones? Either of these 2: https:/...

My Current Winners (I suppose I'll elaborate and be more in depth on my next post in a few weeks or so.) Best Picture: Call Me By Your Name Best Actor: Gary Oldman - Darkest Hour Best Actress: Sally Hawkins - The Shape of Water Best Supporting Actor: Willem Dafoe - The Florida Project Best Supportin...

In regards to what'll win Best Picture, IMO It’s coming down to ‘Call Me By Your Name’, ‘Three Billboards’,‘The Florida Project’, and ‘The Shape of Water.’

Big Magilla wrote:Maybe I should bring back Victoria and Abdul!

Not happening.

Possibly. It all depends If the critical reception is overwhelmingly great. As of now, tech noms seem assured.