The 2007 Oscar Predictions Thread - HOW WELL DID U PREDICT? Scores inside!

[CapnHook]

Posted: 11/8/06 at 4:11pm

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HOW DID YOU DO? For every nominee you predicted correctly, give yourself 5 points! Add up all your points, send me a PM, and I'll post the results here!

CapnHook - 330 points

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It's AWARDS SEASON!

Here are my predictions as of November 6, 2006:

BEST PICTURE:

- THE DEPARTED
- DREAMGIRLS
- FLAGS OF OUR FATHERS
- THE QUEEN

BEST DIRECTOR:

- Pedro Almodovar, VOLVER
- Bill Condon, DREAMGIRLS
- Clint Eastwood, FLAGS OF OUR FATHERS
- Martin Scorsese, THE DEPARTED
- Steven Sodebergh, THE GOOD GERMAN

BEST ACTOR:

- Matt Damon, THE GOOD SHEPHERD
- Leonardo DiCaprio, THE DEPARTED
- Jamie Foxx, DREAMGIRLS (borderline at the moment)
- Peter O'Toole, VENUS
- Forest Whitaker, THE LAST KING OF SCOTLAND

BEST ACTRESS:

- Cate Blanchett, THE GOOD GERMAN
- Penelope Cruz, VOLVER
- Judi Dench, NOTES ON A SCANDAL
- Helen Mirren, THE QUEEN
- Kate Winslet, LITTLE CHILDREN

BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR:

- Eddie Murphy, DREAMGIRLS
- Jack Nicholson, THE DEPARTED
- Brad Pitt, BABEL
- Michael Sheen, THE QUEEN
- Mark Wahlberg, THE DEPARTED

BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS:

- Cate Blanchett, NOTES ON A SCANDAL
- Vera Farmiga, THE DEPARTED
- Jennifer Hudson, DREAMGIRLS
- Carmen Maura, VOLVER
- Catherine O Hara, FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION

Updated On: 1/23/07 at 04:11 PM

[munkustrap178]

Posted: 11/8/06 at 4:13pm

I have not seen some of the Oscar films out now, and of course there are many yet to open. I have no idea.

I wouldn't discount Diane Lane or Ben Affleck for HOLLYWOODLAND just yet.

I didn't love FLAGS OF OUR FATHERS. I thought it was well made, but not best picture material. I would stick UNITED 93 or LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE in there over FLAGS. BABEL as well.

[AC126748]

Posted: 11/8/06 at 4:14pm

Nicole Kidman in FUR could also be a strong contender. I've heard she is quite good.

[Dre2387]

Posted: 11/8/06 at 4:20pm

'The Prestige' for Adapted Screenplay, definately.

[Auggie27]

Posted: 11/8/06 at 4:22pm

Supporting:

Francis McDormand, FRIENDS WITH MONEY

Wish list:

Ryan Gosling, HALF NELSON

[StephenSondheimWHOO]

Posted: 11/8/06 at 4:23pm

I want little miss sunshine to get nominated for something but i doubt it will. I don't think Dreamgirls will be nominated that many times esspecialy in the acting categories

[mejusthavingfun]

Posted: 11/8/06 at 4:25pm

Helen Mirren & Ed Harris. Best Actors.

[CapnHook]

Posted: 11/8/06 at 4:31pm

I don't think UNITED 93 was Oscar worthy at all.

BTW - at this point, of course, nearly all predictions are based on buzz.

[cheezedoodle]

Posted: 11/8/06 at 4:35pm

I second Ed Harris, and add the young woman who plays his copywriter (Diane Kruger is her name)- she gives a brilliant performance. Also - Perfume is well acted considering it's "Sweeney Todd" like storyline. I also think the film Notorious might get a couple nods.

Updated On: 11/8/06 at 04:35 PM

[mauriposa]

Posted: 11/8/06 at 5:11pm

I haven't seen many movies this year, but my vote goes to Leo for best actor. Am I the only one who remembers the "Titanic" snub? *wipes away tear*
Updated On: 11/8/06 at 05:11 PM

[Fiction Writer]

Posted: 11/8/06 at 5:13pm

I've heard some buzz for Rachel McAdams for MARRIAGE.

[Cruel_Sandwich]

Posted: 11/8/06 at 5:35pm

*sigh* michel gondry should be nominated for science of sleep but that won't happen.

that was such an underrated, overlooked gem of a film.

[Fiction Writer]

Posted: 11/8/06 at 5:36pm

I still haven't seen that yet, but I want to.

[Cruel_Sandwich]

Posted: 11/8/06 at 5:38pm

it's so great. it's finally michel gondry breaking free of charlie kaufman to become his own director. it's like his "knives out" video stretched out to 90 minutes....and who said that was a bad thing?

[CapnHook]

Posted: 11/9/06 at 12:41am

I still hope for Richard Griffiths as a Best Supporting Actor...

[jrb_actor]

Posted: 11/9/06 at 1:01am

In addition, I really wouldn't count out:

Bening and Clayburgh for Running For Scissors
Breslin and Carrell for Little Miss Sunshine
Streep for Prada
Palmer for Akeelah
Gosling and Epps for Half Nelson
United 93 for Best Picture and Director
and a number of acting noms for The Departed

And I am willing to predict now that unless Dreamgirls is The Second Coming, The Departed will win Best Director.

[CapnHook]

Posted: 11/9/06 at 11:03am

I didn't think UNITED 93 was that good!! It was just like the Lifetime movie...WHY is everyone saying it's an Oscar contender???

[jrb_actor]

Posted: 11/9/06 at 1:02pm

Well, if you are following the buzz, it is a contender. Plus, it got stunning reviews. I haven't even seen most of those films. I haven't even seen The Departed. It's ALL about buzz when it comes to predictions.

[I<3bway]

Posted: 11/9/06 at 1:07pm

Can't forget BOBBY. This looks like it can be up for the Oscars too.
Updated On: 11/9/06 at 01:07 PM

[broadway86]

Posted: 11/9/06 at 1:11pm

Best Actress
Cate Blanchett, The Good German
Penelope Cruz, Volver
Helen Mirren, The Queen (she's got this in the bag)
Meryl Streep, The Devil Wears Prada (I have a feeling...)
Kate Winslet, Little Children

I'm hoping for Gretchen Mol to be nominated. With a campaign and some critics awards, it could happen.

[broadway86]

Posted: 11/9/06 at 1:13pm

Best Actress
Penelope Cruz, Volver
Judi Dench, Notes on a Sandal
Helen Mirren, The Queen (she's got this in the bag)
Meryl Streep, The Devil Wears Prada (I have a feeling...)
Kate Winslet, Little Children

I'm hoping for Gretchen Mol to be nominated. With a campaign and some critics awards, it could happen.

[Mister Matt]

Posted: 11/9/06 at 1:28pm

I'm not sure about all the Volver noms. It is not one of Almodovar's best. And I expect more noms for Little Miss Sunshine, which was one of the best reviewed films so far this year. I think it will scoop up some Golden Globes as well, though Borat is a shoo-in for the GG for Best Pictures Musical or Comedy unless Dreamgirls is a huge sensation.

[Mister Matt]

Posted: 11/9/06 at 1:33pm

And let's not forget the raves for Cage and Gyllenhaal's performances in World Trade Center.

[Dre2387]

Posted: 11/9/06 at 2:25pm

when is History Boys coming out? it would be ineresting to see if that got any noms.

[cheezedoodle]

Posted: 11/9/06 at 2:29pm

I see History Boys, For Your Consideration and Little Miss Sunshine taking ISA's as opposed to Oscars. Although Griffith's could pull out an Oscar nod I think.