The OFFICIAL 2008 Oscar Thread: Buzz, Predictions, Etc.- Page 3

[americanboy99]

Posted: 4/6/07 at 9:46pm

Thank you, tazber.

[Sumofallthings]

Posted: 4/7/07 at 12:29am

Keep an eye on Jeff Daniels and Joseph Gordon-Levitt in The Lookout.

[americanboy99]

Posted: 4/7/07 at 6:32pm

Okay.

Anyone seen THE REAPING (sp?)?


I know, obviously, no chance of nominations.. but how was it?

[tazber]

Posted: 4/8/07 at 6:35am

The Weinstein Company has already said it plans to push John Cusak for Grace Is Gone. It's an indie about a Father whose wife dies in the 9/11 attacks and can't bring himself to tell his daughters.

[orangeskittles]

Posted: 4/8/07 at 7:06am

Scarlett Johansson is in The Other Boleyn Girl, not Reese Witherspoon.

[beacon1]

Posted: 4/8/07 at 12:50pm

The film adaptation of Susan Minot's novel "Evening" looks like it could receive a lot of buzz and have quite a few nomination possibilities. The cast includes:
Vanessa Redgrave (Older Ann Lord)
Claire Danes (Younger Ann Lord--in flashbacks)
Natasha Richardson
Toni Collette
Glenn Close
Meryl Streep (Older Lila Witteborn)
Mamie Gummer (Younger Lila--in flashbacks)
Eileen Atkins
Hugh Dancy
and...
Patrick Wilson as Harris Arden (the woman Ann falls in love with during a weekend in the 50's and never forgets).

That's a powerhouse cast!

[americanboy99]

Posted: 4/18/07 at 5:10pm

Yes, it is Johansson. My mistake.

Will NINE be made in time for Oscar season?

Probably not.

[tazber]

Posted: 4/18/07 at 7:49pm

I read Nine won't be ready till 2009.

Besides, probably only one musical would have a shot and Sweeney Todd is scheduled for this year.

Shrek 3 will most likely get an animation nom.

[americanboy99]

Posted: 4/29/07 at 11:30am

I wonder if Helena Bonham Carter's performance will warrant a Lead or Featured Actress nomination.

[americanboy99]

Posted: 5/6/07 at 2:06pm

Spiderman 3 for some technical nominations?

[wonderfulwizard11]

Posted: 5/6/07 at 2:16pm

You do know you're the only person responding to this thread anymore?

[americanboy99]

Posted: 5/23/07 at 8:48pm

You just did...

[purpleprince101]

Posted: 5/23/07 at 8:53pm

wow.......

[Cruel_Sandwich]

Posted: 5/23/07 at 8:55pm

I'm hoping the new Cronenberg film will be good.

[tazber]

Posted: 5/23/07 at 10:17pm

What is it Cruel?

Also, the sequel to the Cate Blanchett Elizabeth is coming out in November. It's by the same director and stars Cate again. I can't think of the title though.

[Cruel_Sandwich]

Posted: 5/23/07 at 10:54pm

EASTERN PROMISES is the new Cronenberg.

[tazber]

Posted: 5/23/07 at 11:18pm

Thanks. I'm gonna look it up. I generally like Cronenberg.
Except EXistenZ. that was a bit weak.

[americanboy99]

Posted: 7/19/07 at 1:46pm

Looks like EVENING won't be getting the nods we expected.

[americanboy99]

Posted: 8/25/07 at 3:45pm

My picks for Lead Actress (as of now... very hopeful):

Kerri Russell, WAITRESS
Marion Cotillard, LA VIE EN ROSE
Helena Bonham-Carter- SWEENEY TODD
Natalie Portman, THE OTHER BOLEYN GIRL
Kate Winslet, REVOLUTIONARY ROAD

[StickToPriest]

Posted: 8/25/07 at 4:04pm

Well, if Kate Winslet gets an Oscar nomination for REVOLUTIONARY ROAD for the 2008 Oscars, it will be before anyone has seen the film. It is slated for a late 2008 release. So it will be eligible for the 2009 Oscars.

[munkustrap178]

Posted: 8/25/07 at 4:12pm

A few films to keep in mind:

ATONEMENT
NO COUNTRY FOR OLD MEN
LIONS FOR LAMBS
RESERVATION ROAD
LOVE IN THE TIME OF CHOLERA
THE NAMESAKE
THE LOOKOUT
ONCE
LA VIE EN ROSE
A MIGHTY HEART
CHARLIE WILSON'S WAR
AWAY FROM HER
ZODIAC
RESCUE DAWN
THE WIND THAT SHAKES THE BARLEY
IN THE VALLY OF ELAH
THE KITE RUNNER
LUST, CAUTION
ELIZABETH: THE GOLDEN AGE
AMERICAN GANGSTER

[americanboy99]

Posted: 8/25/07 at 4:32pm

SticktoPriest- DUH! I definitely got my years confused. Yes, WHOOPS.

Hmm.

Well, then.

Cate Blanchett, ELIZABETH: THE GOLDEN YEARS

If she gives half as good of a performance as her previous one, that Oscar is hers.

[munkustrap178]

Posted: 8/25/07 at 4:55pm

According to "And the Winner Is...", he's listed the following:

Best Picture
Projected Nominees
1. Atonement
2. American Gangster
3. Charlie Wilson's War
4. Reservation Road
5. Michael Clayton

Major Threats
6. There Will Be Blood
7. No Country for Old Men
8. The Savages
9. In the Valley of Elah
10. Sweeney Todd

Best Director
Projected Nominees
1. Ridley Scott, AMERICAN GANGSTER
2. Joe Wright, ATONEMENT
3. Mike Nichols, CHARLIE WILSON'S WAR
4. Terry George, RESERVATION ROAD
5. Ethan Coen, Joel Coen, NO COUNTRY FOR OLD MEN

Major Threats
6. Paul Thomas Anderson, THERE WILL BE BLOOD
7. Tony Gilroy, MICHAEL CLAYTON
8. Tamara Jenkins, THE SAVAGES
9. Paul Haggis, IN THE VALLEY OF ELAH
10. Tim Burton, SWEENEY TODD

Best Actor
Projected Nominees
1. Denzel Washington, AMERICAN GANGSTER
2. Joaquin Phoenix, RESERVATION ROAD
3. George Clooney, MICHAEL CLAYTON
4. Philip Seymour Hoffman, THE SAVAGES
5. Daniel Day-Lewis, THERE WILL BE BLOOD

Major Threats
6. James McAvoy, ATONEMENT
7. Tom Hanks, CHARLIE WILSON'S WAR
8. Johnny Depp, SWEENEY TODD
9. Tommy Lee Jones, IN THE VALLEY OF ELAH
10. Javier Bardem, LOVE IN THE TIME OF CHOLERA

Best Actress
Projected Nominees
1. Keira Knightley, ATONEMENT
2. Laura Linney, THE SAVAGES
3. Cate Blanchett, THE GOLDEN AGE
4. Halle Berry, THINKS WE LOST IN THE FIRE
5. Jennifer Connelly, RESERVATION ROAD

Major Threats
6. Marion Cotillard, LA VIE EN ROSE
7. Reese Witherspoon, RENDITION
8. Nicole Kidman, MARGOT AT THE WEDDING
9. Jodie Foster, THE BRAVE ONE
10. Uma Thurman, IN BLOOM

Best Supporting Actor
Projected Nominees
1. Javier Bardem, NO COUNTRY FOR OLD MEN
2. Mark Ruffalo, RESERVATION ROAD
3. Benicio Del Toro, THINGS WE LOST IN THE FIRE
4. Phil Bosco, THE SAVAGES
5. Tom WIlkinson, MICHAEL CLAYTON

Major Threats
6. Philip Seymour Hoffman, CHARLIE WILSON'S WAR
7. Paul Dano, THERE WILL BE BLOOD
8. Russell Crowe, AMERICAN GANGSTER
9. Max von Sydow, THE DIVING BELL AND THE BUTTERFLY
10. Clive Owen, THE GOLDEN AGE

Best Supporting Actress
Projected Nominees
1. Jennifer Jason Leigh, MARGOT AT THE WEDDING
2. Mira Sorvino, RESERVATION ROAD
3. Abbie Cornish, THE GOLDEN AGE
4. Cate Blanchett, I'M NOT THERE
5. Evan Rachel Wood, IN BLOOM

Major Threats
6. Romola Garai, ATONEMENT
7. Tilda Swinton, MICHAEL CLAYTON
8. Helena Bonham Carter, SWEENEY TODD
9. Susan Sarandon, IN THE VALLEY OF ELAH
10. Marisa Tomei, BEFORE THE DEVIL KNOWS YOU'RE DEAD

[americanboy99]

Posted: 8/25/07 at 4:57pm

I had no idea AMERICAN GANGSTER was getting Oscar buzz.

[wonderfulwizard11]

Posted: 8/25/07 at 6:09pm

Why would Carter be supporting for Sweeney Todd? Lovett is a leading role.