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| Jack O'Connell (UNBROKEN) |
Buzz from the industry screening of Angelina Jolie's UNBROKEN has been less enthusiastic than everyone predicted and some even lukewarm -- that counts it out as a leading Oscar contender. Civil Rights drama SELMA has also received mixed reviews. INTO THE WOODS has also received mostly negative reviews (with someone calling it the worst film of the year, is that right Georges Aintablian? wink!)... Eastwood's AMERICAN SNIPER received tepid reception at its AFIFest premiere. American movies have mostly disappointed this year. Films from other countries are some of the best this year with Finland's CONCRETE NIGHT my runaway favorite!
In the next couple of days, the NY and LA Film Critics will announce their year-end selections. The National Board of Review will release their top ten films and the Golden Globes will announce their nominations in a few days. All will try to second-guess the eventual Academy nominations...
I have not seen most of the Oscar contenders yet so I offer this prediction based on buzz, insider comments and just my wild December 1 thoughts on the Oscar season... Caveat: This list will definitely change come January.
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| "Boyhood" |
Best Actor: Eddie Redmayne, THEORY OF EVERYTHING
Best Actress: Julianne Moore, STILL ALICE
Best Director: Richard Linklater, BOYHOOD
Best Supporting Actor: Edward Norton, BIRDMAN
Best Supporting Actress: Jessica Chastain, A MOST VIOLENT YEAR
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Raymond Lo
Do these predictions line up with your favorite films of 2014?
ReplyDeleteNot really but BOYHOOD is among my top favorites this year. My favorites tend to be a mixture of popular films and critical hits. THE FAULT IN OUR STARS will definitely get a spot in my top ten films of the year - that's for sure. :)
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