tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4380946854105905251.post2254075165583353457..comments2024-03-05T02:32:55.943-08:00Comments on AlmostSideways.com: 2015 Oscar Predictions: MarchAlmostSideways.com Staffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08672858658801711392noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4380946854105905251.post-72002021633031608362014-03-06T14:53:21.245-08:002014-03-06T14:53:21.245-08:00Well, you could call it a comeback, but then what ...Well, you could call it a comeback, but then what is "Grudge Match", "Last Vegas", and "The Big Wedding"? And those supposedly terrible low budget movies that no one has really seen like "Killing Season" and "The Bag Man"? His choices still boggle my mind, but if he can get a 2nd nom in 3 years, then it might officially be a comeback. No one in the world would be happier to see that than me.<br /><br />It seems like the year always starts out with a lot of buzzed comeback performances and overdue actors in the forefront. I am not really sure that Knightley counts as one, seeing as "Anna Karenina" was just in 2012 and that delayed John Carney was just last year, but I am with you on the others. Don't forget about the biggest comeback: Michael Keaton.Todd Plucknetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10682024154899135277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4380946854105905251.post-287851688257878932014-03-06T14:29:00.963-08:002014-03-06T14:29:00.963-08:00Well, De Niro is making a comeback, isn't he? ...Well, De Niro is making a comeback, isn't he? Makes sense, after his success with "Silver Lining Playbook". Generally speaking, 2014 seems like a comeback-filled year. De Niro, Duvall, Jolie, Kidman, Knightley, Giamati and Simmons (well, Simmons isn't really making a "comeback", but... damn, I was waiting for this guy to be an Oscar contender ever since the first episode of "Oz")...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4380946854105905251.post-85709192240940785822014-03-06T13:44:08.231-08:002014-03-06T13:44:08.231-08:00Good call on Weisntein perhaps being the thing tha...Good call on Weisntein perhaps being the thing that may put "Imitation Game" over the top. Fingers crossed for "Armstrong" getting released this year as well. Foster is way overdue for a nomination.<br /><br />I am right with you on Streep. Even with "A:OC", she was not exactly the overwhelming lead. If she had gone supporting, then we would probably be looking at a 4-time winner. Category placement has always somewhat fascinated me. It is always so self-serving and inconsistent.<br /><br />I honestly have no idea why no one is predicting "Hands of Stone". I had never even heard of it before coming across it on De Niro's IMDb page. The thing that most intrigues me is Edgar Ramirez, since he is normally very careful with his roles. Judging by his past biopic, the universally-praised and awarded "Carlos", this seems like a pretty sure-fire Oscar contender, especially with De Niro in support. The preliminary stills of the movie do look a little too glossy, it is billed first as an action movie, and De Niro has been making way too many movies (most of them bad) in the last couple years, but I love this one's chances at hitting big...if it gets a proper release.Todd Plucknetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10682024154899135277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4380946854105905251.post-32787333236750506782014-03-06T12:18:40.755-08:002014-03-06T12:18:40.755-08:00Yep, "The Imitation Game" really has a c...Yep, "The Imitation Game" really has a chance of being this season's biggest fail. It might actually be a "J. Edgar 2.0", another historical biopic about a groundbreaking homosexual, which seemed like a lock for a nomination early in the year, but failed miserably. I am optimistic due to its Weinstein back up, but that kind of failure is definitely an option.<br /><br />That Armstrong movie is currently in Post-Production, so it makes sense for him to be released in 2014.<br /><br />Well, yeah. Even though the Witch's role in "Into the Woods" is more of a supporting role, I can see her managing to get a Lead nomination as well, It depends on what would be the studio's campaign for her, maybe they'll think that he lead category is too crowded this is year and push her in to the supporting category (the same thing is also relevant to PS Hoffman).<br /><br />And what do you think about "Hands of Stone"'s chances? You are surprisingly the only one that I've seen mentions this movie. I haven't found a another single prediction of did it, and I wonder why. Yeah, it is directed by a newcomer, but isn't "Boxing Biopic+True Story+De Niro" supposed to generate SOME Oscar buzz, even at this point?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4380946854105905251.post-55377868752009099812014-03-06T11:48:38.389-08:002014-03-06T11:48:38.389-08:00Thanks for the predictions. We obviously have a lo...Thanks for the predictions. We obviously have a lot of crossover. You are much more optimistic about "The Imitation Game". Cumberbatch has yet to be the star of a big award contender...we will see if this is different. The World War II setting helps, but there are a few others that might steal its thunder.<br /><br />Interesting that you have the Lance Armstrong movie in these predictions. Hard to really tell when the movie it will get its theatrical run. If it is this year, then Foster will obviously become a major player.<br /><br />When I wrote these, "A Most Violent Year" still had 2015 listed. That will be a contender in several categories if it really is 2014 now. JC Chandor is amazing.<br /><br />Also interesting that you list Streep as supporting...it is rare for her to get placed there even when that is where she belongs. I am not too familiar with the material, but she will probably get pushed lead if it is any sort of a significant role.Todd Plucknetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10682024154899135277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4380946854105905251.post-36770169034721601512014-03-05T21:49:11.530-08:002014-03-05T21:49:11.530-08:00Well, here are my Predictions
Best Picture:
Birdm...Well, here are my Predictions<br /><br />Best Picture:<br />Birdman<br />Boyhood<br />Foxctacher<br />Fury<br />Gone Girl<br />The Imitation Game<br />Inherent Vice<br />Interstellar<br />The Search<br />Unbroken<br />Possible spoilers: Trash, Big Eyes, Get on Up, Hand of Stone (why this movie doesn't get any buzz?)<br /><br />Best Director:<br />Paul Thomas Anderson - Inherent Vice<br />David Ayer<br />David Fincher<br />Angelina Jolie<br />Richard Linklater<br />Possible Spoilers: Christopher Nolan, Benette Miller, Alejandro Gonzales Iniuritu<br /><br />Best Original Screenplay:<br />Birdman<br />Boyhood<br />Fixcatcher<br />The Grand Budapest Hotel<br />Interstellar<br /><br />Best Adapted Screenplay:<br />Gone Girl<br />The Imitation Game<br />Inherent Vice<br />The Search<br />Wild<br /><br />Best Lead Actor:<br />Steve Carrell<br />Benedict Cumbercatch<br />Ben Foster (Untitled Lance Armstron biopic)<br />Michael Keaton<br />Joaquin Phoenix<br /><br />Best Lead Actress:<br />Amy Adams<br />Berenice Bejo<br />Nicole Kidman (Grace of Monaco)<br />Emma Stone (Magic in the Moonlight)<br />Reese Witherspoon<br /><br />Best Supporting Actor<br />Robert Duvall (The Judge)<br />Paul Giamati (Love and Mercy)<br />Phillip Seymour Hoffman (A Most Wanted Man)<br />JK Simmons<br />Christoph Waltz (Big Eyes)<br /><br /><br />Best Supprtong Actress<br />Anette Bening (The Search)<br />Jessica Chestain (A Most Violent Year)<br />Keira Knightley<br />Rosamound Pike<br />Maryl Streep (Into the Woods)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com