Comments on: Oscars In August: ‘Dunkirk,’ Pasek & Paul, Denzel Washington And Eight Other Early Predictions

By: James De Roxtra

James De Roxtra — Sat, 16 Sep 2017 03:24:00 +0000

LOL, The Greatest Showman is an imminent flop. I’m sure the Globes will nominate it, but it’ll be lucky to get beyond the Costume Design category at the Oscars. I’m glad you’re also skeptical of Eastwood’s new film, as am I. It could be solid, but I don’t see it being a big player. All the Money in the World….I’m also not feeling just yet. The trailer makes it seem lavish, but underwhelming. Then again, it is just a trailer. I don’t see it being Scott’s Oscar winner though. Maybe Kevin Spacey can land a supporting nomination. (Michelle Williams has a tougher road ahead, because Best Actress is super crowded.) I just worry the narrative is going to underwhelm a bit and be a bit too polished to sell the story. Also, Spacey looks like a Gringotts Banker.

By: James De Roxtra

James De Roxtra — Sat, 16 Sep 2017 03:22:00 +0000

In reply to CC!. Oh, and she won't get nominated for either of those.

By: James De Roxtra

James De Roxtra — Sat, 16 Sep 2017 03:20:00 +0000

In reply to CC!. She's got plenty of time. It seems like her career is more prolific and interesting than ever before. But I don't think she ~needs~ a second Oscar. The fact that she just got her 4th nomination and is probably going to win an Emmy proves she's still a huge success.

By: Fadhil

Fadhil — Thu, 31 Aug 2017 14:11:00 +0000

Pretty sure Del Torro’s The Shape Of Water would get a nod.

By: CC!

CC! — Thu, 31 Aug 2017 02:24:00 +0000

Really hoping Kidman gets up for Beguiled or Killing of a Sacred Deer. She needs a second Oscar.

By: hepwa

hepwa — Wed, 30 Aug 2017 22:17:00 +0000

Wonderful article that doesn’t mention the most acclaimed film of the year so far (seven months running, uninterrupted), Call Me By Your Name. Is there going to be some rash of negative reviews that suddenly materialize once its opened stateside? Doubtful. I can’t take this forecast seriously without its inclusion.

By: cirkusfolk

cirkusfolk — Wed, 30 Aug 2017 21:15:00 +0000

I also cannot see Get Out not getting a best pic nom being that it’s the highest reviewed movie of the year and was also the most profitable. Problem is, it shouldn’t be nominated. It’s B movie fare at best. The end especially becomes utterly ridiculous. There have been many better horror films over the years that came nowhere close to a Best Pic nom, so if this gets one just because it is a minority one, its BS. And then to say there will be backlash if it doesn’t? Why? A minority film won Best Pic last year. Other minority films and actors were nominated. There will be plenty of minorities nominated this year too. So from now on, any minority film that gets snubbed will be seen as racist and a step backwards? So even if Denzel wins best actor and Mudbound wins Pic, the academy will be criticized because Get Out wasn’t nominated for Picture? Please.