The OFFICIAL 2008 Oscar Thread: Buzz, Predictions, Etc.- Page 4

[munkustrap178]

Posted: 8/25/07 at 6:11pm

This is all conjecture anyway, but she may very well be more supporting in the film. Lovett is a leading role in the play, but that may not be the same for the film.

[americanboy99]

Posted: 8/25/07 at 6:13pm

Maybe not in the movie, wizard.


Effie White is a leading role.

Velma Kelly is a leading role.

[wonderfulwizard11]

Posted: 8/25/07 at 6:22pm

Yeah, but in those cases (Effie and Velma) there were other reasons they did not want to put Hudson and Jones in leading.

I'll be suprised if Lovett's part is cut down that much to make her suporting.

[americanboy99]

Posted: 8/25/07 at 6:30pm

Well, "Wait" and "By the Sea" have probably been cut.

[wonderfulwizard11]

Posted: 8/25/07 at 6:33pm

I expect Wait to be cut, but I think By the Sea will still be there. With A Little Priest and Worst Pies..., I think she could be leading.

[americanboy99]

Posted: 8/25/07 at 6:35pm

She'll fair better in featured.

"By the Sea" has been rumored to be cut, and "A Little Priest" will be cut down.

I expect Alan Rickman's Judge will become a bigger role than it is onstage.

But who really knows?

[tazber]

Posted: 8/25/07 at 7:01pm

that's an interesting list Munk.
I noticed John Cusak isn't there for Grace Is Gone. Harvey Weinstein has already promised a major push for him in the lead actor race.

And also Things We Lost In The Fire (Halle Berry)
And Talk To Me (Don Cheadle)

Updated On: 8/25/07 at 07:01 PM

[munkustrap178]

Posted: 8/25/07 at 7:07pm

Plus, the guy making those predictions hasn't really seen any of the upcoming films. It's based ALL on advance buzz, and we know how wrong advance buzz can be.

Even if Carter's role in the SWEENEY film is clearly leading, it will be up to how they want to market Carter. If the movie is even a success, it will all come down to her competition and which category it would be easier for her to snag a nomination or a win - like Zeta-Jones in CHICAGO, Hudson in DREAMGIRLS, or even Chris Cooper for ADAPTATION, Jennifer Connelly for A BEAUTIFUL MIND, Tim Robbins for MYSTIC RIVER, Djimon Hounsou, BLOOD DIAMOND and the exact opposite for Reese Witherspoon in WALK THE LINE and Forest Whitaker in ...SCOTLAND.

[tazber]

Posted: 8/25/07 at 7:10pm

I hope they remember Breach too. That was such a great movie and Cooper gave an incredible performance

[munkustrap178]

Posted: 8/25/07 at 7:27pm

BREACH and ZODIAC both, but the only things I can see them being remembered for are Cooper (longshot) and cinematography for ZODIAC.

[nealb1]

Posted: 8/25/07 at 10:39pm

Ok.......so, back to the topic of this thread...........Best Actress - Marion Cotillard. One of the most extraordinary performances ever caputured on film.

Hands down.......she's got it.........Golden Globe, SAG Award, critics, and Oscar Gold!

[munkustrap178]

Posted: 8/25/07 at 10:59pm

ehhhhhh...too early to tell.

[FranzRelax]

Posted: 8/25/07 at 11:26pm

Well, "Wait" and "By the Sea" have probably been cut.

- Actually things are looking good for "By The Sea" - the description of the trailer said there was a scene of Lovett and Sweeney at the wedding altar. So it will most likely be a fantasy clip from "By The Sea."

[americanboy99]

Posted: 8/25/07 at 11:37pm

Well, who really knows.

But I would imagine Carter will be considered featured. I think she'll do better in featured, although I would love to see her nominated for lead. I can't wait to see what she does with the role.

"A Little Priest" will, I assume, be shortened.

[americanboy99]

Posted: 10/20/07 at 11:35pm

Some speculation for Best Picture:

SWEENEY TODD
LA VIE EN ROSE
EASTERN PROMISES
RESERVATION ROAD
AMERICAN GANGSTER
NO COUNTRY FOR OLD MEN
ATONEMENT
INTO THE WILD
GONE BABY GONE
JUNO
MICHAEL CLAYTON
THERE WILL BE BLOOD
3:10 TO YUMA
THINGS WE LOST IN THE FIRE
WAITRESS
JESSE JAMES
HAIRSPRAY
I'M NOT THERE
AWAY FROM HER
THE KITE RUNNER
ONCE
BEFORE THE DEVIL KNOWS YOUR DEAD
THE DIVING BELL AND THE BUTTERFLY
THE BOURNE ULTIMATUM


Of these films, I'd say (for the time being) my picks would be:

EASTERN PROMISES
RESERVATION ROAD
SWEENEY TODD
AMERICAN GANGSTER
I'M NOT THERE

And, just for fun, my picks for Best Leading Actress:

Kerri Russell, WAITRESS
Marion Cotillard, LA VIE EN ROSE
Julie Christie, AWAY FROM HER
Keira Knightely, ATONEMENT
Angelina Jolie, A MIGHTY HEART

Oh, and I guess Supporting Actress:

Leslie Mann, KNOCKED UP
Cate Blanchett, I'M NOT THERE (If she pulls this off, she will be the one to beat.)
Catherine Keener, INTO THE WILD
Helene Bonham Carter, SWEENEY TODD
Vanessa Redgrave, ATONEMENT


And my wildcards (actors and films) in all categories:

Michelle Pfeiffer, HAIRSPRAY
John Travolta, HAIRSPRAY
Andy Griffith, WAITRESS
WAITRESS
KNOCKED UP
THE KITE RUNNER
Jennifer Garner, JUNO
JUNO

These are just some of my picks.

[tazber]

Posted: 10/20/07 at 11:46pm

Johnny Depp will win for best actor

[bschneid76]

Posted: 10/21/07 at 7:32am

I do hope Andy Griffith gets nominated for Waitress. He was superb. I need to get to the movies and see some of these. I wish there was more time.

[americanboy99]

Posted: 10/21/07 at 10:07am

I agree. Andy Griffith was a delight, as was the rest of the film. I do hope WAITRESS is this year's surprise dark horse.

[Brave Sir Robin2]

Posted: 11/18/07 at 2:32pm

I came from the ENCHANTED permiere last night with my possible Ocar nod predicts:
CINEMATOGRAPHY
VISUAL EFFECTS
COSTUME DESIGN
ART DIRECTION
ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY
MAKEUP DESIGN
SCORE
SONG, "Ever Ever After" and "That's How You Know"
SOUND MIXING
SUPPORTING ACTRESS, Sussan Sarandon
LEADING ACTRESS, Amy Adams (long shot, but I loved her)
BEST PICTURE (because I thought it was very creative and one of my favorite films of the year)

My picks for Best Picture:
WAITRESS
SWEENEY TODD
JUNO
ENCHANTED

Most likely:
I'M NOT THERE or ATONEMENT
AMERICAN GANGSTER
CHARLIE WILSON'S WAR?
SWEENEY TODD
JUNO or WAITRESS

I love everyone thought John Travolta in HAIRSPRAY was amazing when I thought he and his accent and rubber skin were crap.

ACTING:
Best Leading Actress:
Kerri Russell, WAITRESS
Marion Cotillard, LA VIE EN ROSE
Julie Christie, AWAY FROM HER
Keira Knightely, ATONEMENT or Nicole Kidman, MARGOT AT THE WEDDING
Amy Adams, ENCHANTED

Supporting Actress:

Jennifer Jason Leigh, MARGOT AT THE WEDDING
Cate Blanchett, I'M NOT THERE
Susan Sarandon, ENCHANTED
Helene Bonham Carter, SWEENEY TODD
Vanessa Redgrave, ATONEMENT or Adrienne Shelly, WAITRESS

I really hope ENCHANTED and WAITRESS can be the year's darkhorses!

[americanboy99]

Posted: 12/31/07 at 6:36pm

What happened to RESERVATION ROAD?