Comments on: Could Bill Murray & Keira Knightley Be Oscar Winners? We Prematurely Predict Best Actor & Actress At The 2013 Academy Awards

By: Rah-al

Rah-al — Sun, 22 May 2016 04:25:41 +0000

With the MPAA throwing NC-17 ratings around The Surrogate could end up a victim killing John Hawkes and Helen Hunt's chances at a nomination. Didn't you predict Kiera Knightely for A Dangerous Method?

By: BJ

BJ — Sun, 22 May 2016 04:25:41 +0000

A friend saw an advance screening of WON'T BACK DOWN and said it was AMAZING!
Stupid comment about director and Beastly as he also directed the beautiful PHOEBE IN WONDERLAND. He is amazing with actors. I blame Beastly in cbs studios – heard they got in there and messed it all up.

By: Ella

Ella — Sun, 22 May 2016 04:25:41 +0000

Hugh Jackman should have been nominated twice – The Fountain and The Prestige but those movies are not "good-feeling" or "Oscar-bait" for the academics. So I hope he gets at least a nomination. There is one plus for him and Les Mis overall – unlike Nine, people cast in there actually can sing.

By: Kanerwa

Kanerwa — Sun, 22 May 2016 04:25:41 +0000

Who will be the Oscar winner? Actors and movies promoted or produced by Weinstein brothers.So Pattinson haters don't have to be worry,Weinsteins will not promote Cosmopolis.Besides this movie can get NC-17 rating.And of course Cronenberg is one of those directors that Academy members ignore (he is not promoted enough).

By: ad

ad — Sun, 22 May 2016 04:25:41 +0000

what about possibilities from among the young cast members of "The Perks of Being a Wallflower" – it has Emma Watson, Logan Lerman, Ezra Miller, Mae Whitman and host of others in a teen film about actual teen issues (homosexuality, teen suicide, drug use, sexual abuse)

By: Cate

Cate — Sun, 22 May 2016 04:25:41 +0000

Much as I hope they'll both stick the landing, I don't have the best feeling about either Gatsby or Les Mis. Baz is spectacularly hit-and-miss and the early promo stills for Gatsby, while pretty, didn't do much to assuage my misgivings. Still, if the whole thing comes together then Leo's going to have a hell of a shot. I'm not a fan of Hooper but I AM a fan of Les Mis and Hugh Jackman, so here's hoping that it will at least pay proper tribute to the show/not suck too egregiously. (Low expectations? Mais non…) Oh, and! All about the Andrea Riseborough train. She's just so good.

By: maxime

maxime — Sun, 22 May 2016 04:25:41 +0000

Robert Pattinson won't win an Oscar anytime soon. He knows that, the fans know that… As an untrained actor, he became too popular and big in a too short time, so they (critics) will give him a hard time before recognizing his eventual talent. Pitt, Depp were slammed too in the beginning of their career, it's kind of normal.
I saw his new movie Bel ami and read all the reviews. It was the film debute of the directors and it shows that they're used to stage perfomances. Robert was only 23, an age that actors mostly play in teenmovies or romcoms. There was a month of rehearsals before shooting, so he learned to act the way the directors wanted him. For me he portrayed Georges Duroy very well and yes, of course I've read the French classic novel. There were bad reviews but, not surprisingly for me, the good reviews came from those who know the former work of the directors and those who are experted in the work of Guy de Maupassant. They praised the setting and the performances and I can only agree, I loved the movie very much. David Cronenberg had to convince Rob that he could pull of the difficult role of Eric Packer in Cosmopolis. While I respect the opinions of the posters here, I have more trust in the judgement of those who work with actors for a long time in the business. Wether or not you like Robert as an actor, fact is that crew and directors praise his humble, down-to-earth attitude and his great work ethics. Let's just see what the future brings. As he doesn't want to be a star in the spotlights, I suspect him to leave the big screen and work behind the scenes after some years.

By: Greg

Greg — Sun, 22 May 2016 04:25:41 +0000

If Mary E. Winstead's acting in Smashed is as superb as the critics have been claiming then I don't see why she can't get nominated just because she's not an academy darling, everyone has to start somewhere – even people like Meryl Streep.

By: Roy

Roy — Sun, 22 May 2016 04:25:41 +0000

Best Actor: Oscar Isaac will for SURE be nominated.
Best Actress: I'm shocked Jessica Chastain isn't on this list, she is the female lead in Katheryn Bigelow's Bin Ladin movie…I'd say she's a shoe in.

By: georgina

georgina — Sun, 22 May 2016 04:25:41 +0000

You forget about Peter Jackson's "Hobbit", Martin Freeman might be an Oscar winner, there's also a chance for Michael Fassbender with his Irish hero in plans or with Steve McQueen project "12 years a slave" .

By: Gino

Gino — Sun, 22 May 2016 04:25:41 +0000

A friend of mine has seen a cut of The Silver Linings Playbook, and says it's some pretty dark stuff

By: Oogle monster

Oogle monster — Sun, 22 May 2016 04:25:41 +0000

Noooo Carey Mulligan CAN NOT be snubbed this year… again! It might hurt as bad as Charlize being snubbed. Again, Baz please do not f**** this up. I want the movie to soar and I want Mulligan and DiCaprio to win EVERYTHING! Everything, I tell ya!

By: Elaine Parkinson

Elaine Parkinson — Sun, 22 May 2016 04:25:41 +0000

OMG ,I cannot believe all the Robert Pattinson Bashing going on on this page .,…what the hell …Rob has admitted he never went to an Acting School and that he has virtually taught himself ….he has never professed to be one of the greast or or God forbid he or anyone else should ever say he is Oscar worthy ..but still all he gets is nothing but hate and bad mouthing on every level….he is a young guy who is trying his best to just get on in the industry as best he can…all he is guilty of is starring in a TEENAGERS film and he has nothing but grief for doing so ….I know he has made lots of Money for Twilight but surely there is no need for all this hate and animosity towards a lovely young man ….who is absolutley fabulous with his fans …gracious ,..sweet and humble ….and NOT one person he has ever worked with has a bad thing to say about him….only positives about his commitment and dedication and fabulous work ethics….he may not be the most talented in some peoples eyes but his fans ( and I am one of his more mature supporters not a Twi Fan ) …think he is amazing and talented ….and I will be a loyal and dedicated fan for as long as he carries on acting which I hope he never decides to gives up on!!!

By: Nik Grape

Nik Grape — Sun, 22 May 2016 04:25:41 +0000

I believe they will market Linney as Supporting for Hyde Park on Hudson. It looks like Murray's film through and through. I think Wallis has a better chance because the Academy loves to throw in surprises like that from youngsters (Gabby Sidilbe?). Also, I don't think Eastwood has such a good shot. The only acting nominations he got was when he directed himself, and he didn't even manage to get a nom for Gran Torino (his last "last performance"). Unless Les Mis completely tanks, Hugh Jackman should be a shoe-in here. Other than that, your predictions match mine exactly! It will be the battle of the presidents for the Actors and what looks to be a much more varied group of women for the Actress with Knightley perhaps getting her first Oscar? Time will tell.

By: noe

noe — Sun, 22 May 2016 04:25:41 +0000

I'm sorry Robert Pattinson, since when can he act? You think Cronenberg can change that, it certainly didn't work for Knightley. She's got strong jaw acting.

By: emma

emma — Sun, 22 May 2016 04:25:41 +0000

quote for KNIGHTLEY " she gets stronger and stronger each time around". Did you watch A dangerous method? she was terrible! Where is Cotillard on your list, you should consider her for LOW LIFE.

By: Twiceler

Twiceler — Sun, 22 May 2016 04:25:41 +0000

Philip Seymour Hoffman for the Master and Sandra Bullock for Gravity. Mark my words.

By: Cole

Cole — Sun, 22 May 2016 04:25:41 +0000

Robert Pattinson? Oscar? Please, tell me you're kidding me.

By: Dan

Dan — Sun, 22 May 2016 04:25:41 +0000

Seems odd you don't have Oscar Isaac anywhere for "Inside Llewyn Davis" I mean he's the lead in a new Coen Brothers film.

By: cookiee

cookiee — Sun, 22 May 2016 04:25:41 +0000

Having read the script for chan wook parks "stoker" i think mia wasikowska is a strong contender in the best actress category. While i think nicole kidman is going to pick up a supporting nomination either for stoker or the paperboy. im calling it now!

By: Danielle

Danielle — Sun, 22 May 2016 04:25:41 +0000

It would be cool to see Carey and Keira nominated since they're not only two of the most talented of their age group but also good friends. Carey's best chance lies with Gatsby – you can find the script for Inside Llewyn Davis online, and not only does she play a toned down/ less dynamic version of Sissy, she has no more than 15 minutes of screen time.

Two huge contenders you're missing are Penelope Cruz for Venuto al mondo and Cotillard for either Low Life or Rust and Bone.

By: Gian

Gian — Sun, 22 May 2016 04:25:41 +0000

I just keep looking at the list of Best Actor predictions and am frankly awed. I'm just trying to imagine the caliber of performance that someone will need to break into that group. I don't think Eastwood will be there in the end but I can more than imagine you announcing this time next year that you went 4/5 in 2012.

By: Anton Jacoves

Anton Jacoves — Sun, 22 May 2016 04:25:41 +0000

I feel like with Gatsby and Django this is Leo's year, possibly with Supporting for Django

By: Aaron

Aaron — Sun, 22 May 2016 04:25:41 +0000

Mightn't Helen Hunt be campaigned supporting in The Surrogate? Granted, I haven't seen the film, but from all the reviews I've read it seems that the film belongs to John Hawkes (I think he's a shoo-in). I really have no faith in The Great Gatsby, sorry. I love Carey Mulligan, but Baz Luhrmann is such an uneven film director and I just feel like he's going to screw this up like he did with Australia (and the film is being shot in 3-D. WTF?) I think if Knightley really wows then the Oscar is hers. It's such an iconic role and I have total faith in Joe Wright who is one of the best directors working today (robbed of a nomination for Atonement, and last year's Hanna was one of the best action/espionage flicks I've ever seen). Won't Back Down seems like sort of hokey material but I do think you could be right about Viola Davis. If there is continuous goodwill for her then she may land another Oscar nomination (but will the film receive ho-hum reviews?) And my wild card pick is Jennifer Lawrence for The Hunger Games and Kristen Wiig for Imogene. I am not familiar with the source material for Hunger Games but word has it that Lawrence is EXCELLENT in the film and she's just coming off a recent Oscar nomination. If she can get past the genre bias then why not an Oscar nomination? And Kristen Wiig has a lot of goodwill after Bridesmaids and if Imogene really is a comic-tour-de-force, then I think she can pull off a nomination (and also Annette Bening for supporting actress who's supposed to have a scene-stealing role).

By: Mark

Mark — Sun, 22 May 2016 04:25:41 +0000

Malick's film Breaking the Waves earned a Best Actress nomination for Emily Watson. Do your homework.