Comments on: Oscars: Michael Fassbender, Brie Larson, And The Frontrunners In The Best Actor & Best Actress Race https://staging2.theplaylist.net/oscars-michael-fassbender-brie-larson-and-the-frontrunners-in-the-best-actor-best-actress-race-20150930/ Fri, 13 May 2016 13:16:30 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2 By: AB https://staging2.theplaylist.net/oscars-michael-fassbender-brie-larson-and-the-frontrunners-in-the-best-actor-best-actress-race-20150930/#comment-84367 Fri, 13 May 2016 13:16:30 +0000 http://www.indiewire.com/2015/more/uncategorized/oscars-michael-fassbender-brie-larson-and-the-frontrunners-in-the-best-actor-best-actress-race-114436/#comment-84367 McKellen did not win an Oscar for Gods & Monsters. Depressingly, he lost to Roberto Benigni.

]]> By: bob https://staging2.theplaylist.net/oscars-michael-fassbender-brie-larson-and-the-frontrunners-in-the-best-actor-best-actress-race-20150930/#comment-84377 Fri, 13 May 2016 13:16:30 +0000 http://www.indiewire.com/2015/more/uncategorized/oscars-michael-fassbender-brie-larson-and-the-frontrunners-in-the-best-actor-best-actress-race-114436/#comment-84377 Do see any chance of Idris Elda getting a nomination for "Beasts of No Nations" or will that not qualify?

]]> By: Oliver Lyttelton https://staging2.theplaylist.net/oscars-michael-fassbender-brie-larson-and-the-frontrunners-in-the-best-actor-best-actress-race-20150930/#comment-84376 Fri, 13 May 2016 13:16:30 +0000 http://www.indiewire.com/2015/more/uncategorized/oscars-michael-fassbender-brie-larson-and-the-frontrunners-in-the-best-actor-best-actress-race-114436/#comment-84376 It qualifies, but he\’ll be in Supporting Actor. We\’ll get to that in a few days…

]]> By: M. https://staging2.theplaylist.net/oscars-michael-fassbender-brie-larson-and-the-frontrunners-in-the-best-actor-best-actress-race-20150930/#comment-84375 Fri, 13 May 2016 13:16:30 +0000 http://www.indiewire.com/2015/more/uncategorized/oscars-michael-fassbender-brie-larson-and-the-frontrunners-in-the-best-actor-best-actress-race-114436/#comment-84375 First and foremost, enjoyable read. Indiewire has been my go to for awards prognostication. The Best Actor race will be nail biting. I\’m not convinced about two older men like Caine and Mckellan both being nominated, though I love them dearly. I\’m pretty convinced Johnny will get a nom. no other actor this year has remotely received the sort of praise that Depp has, review wise. Something about Fassbender doesn\’t completely sit with me, maybe it\’s his lack of physical resemblance. Never count Redmayne out, despite lukewarm reviews, it\’s a good yr, politically speaking and his role is both historical & transformative, the math is perfectly in place for a redmayne win. Don Cheadle will be a huge threat of he makes it in time. Gyllenhal may still get nominated, Weinstein works wonders. That leaves Dicaprio, whose role seems to share moments of pure brutality and intimacy. Currently I have Redmayne as the winner, but Depp can win based on acting praises alone, Fassbender could win because it\’s Jobs, & Dicaprio could easily win because he\’s by far the most popular. Only time will tell, but one things certain, never underestimate the Academy\’s taste or choice. Again, I\’m still going with Redmayne, why? Because when you look at this list he stands out by far. It\’ll take a \’woman\’ to make this an obvious win.

]]> By: M. https://staging2.theplaylist.net/oscars-michael-fassbender-brie-larson-and-the-frontrunners-in-the-best-actor-best-actress-race-20150930/#comment-84374 Fri, 13 May 2016 13:16:30 +0000 http://www.indiewire.com/2015/more/uncategorized/oscars-michael-fassbender-brie-larson-and-the-frontrunners-in-the-best-actor-best-actress-race-114436/#comment-84374 Another way to look at this race, let\’s assume Redmayne winning again for the moment. Now come the GG, whoever wins drama will be a standout, almost certified. If Redmayne wins there, then an SAG win is easy, since it\’s the actors branch and they could recognize him for his blatant transformation, they are actors and Redmayne is delivering a very thespian role, the theme of change is his ally, both figuratively and literally. He would easily win the BAFTA considering it\’s his territory. This would be a perfect segue way for an expected and safe Redmayne win. The same could be said for the others, I just use Redmayne as an illustrative point. Dicaprio could win GG drama, come on he fights bears, loses a son, rides horses of of cliffs and is against man and terrain, it screams DRAMA. The SAG could for him, because he is doing something unique this time around, actually inhabiting his character to a literal extent. So again, these things are based on timing, culture, politics, campaigning. Redmayne is great at interviews, but JD and Scott Cooper will surely fire a campaign. Redmayne also has a nov. slot which is probably the most awards friendly month. Dicaprio will have to make up for his Christmas release in screeners, that may work against him.

]]> By: Alex https://staging2.theplaylist.net/oscars-michael-fassbender-brie-larson-and-the-frontrunners-in-the-best-actor-best-actress-race-20150930/#comment-84373 Fri, 13 May 2016 13:16:30 +0000 http://www.indiewire.com/2015/more/uncategorized/oscars-michael-fassbender-brie-larson-and-the-frontrunners-in-the-best-actor-best-actress-race-114436/#comment-84373 Enjoyed the read. It makes me so excited to see some of these films. I don\’t think Fassbender can be praised enough for the work he\’s done the last five years and I can\’t wait to see him in Jobs. Dicaprio should be a lock as well. He\’s really continued to improve and seems to have taken on a really wild project, one which I can\’t wait to see. Inarritu > Tarantino. Really glad for Damon, he\’s capable of extremely solid work (Like \’True Grit\’ which you mentioned above, he was pretty electric there). Anyway, just psyched to see ALL these.

]]> By: cirkusfolk https://staging2.theplaylist.net/oscars-michael-fassbender-brie-larson-and-the-frontrunners-in-the-best-actor-best-actress-race-20150930/#comment-84372 Fri, 13 May 2016 13:16:30 +0000 http://www.indiewire.com/2015/more/uncategorized/oscars-michael-fassbender-brie-larson-and-the-frontrunners-in-the-best-actor-best-actress-race-114436/#comment-84372 Something inside tells me Blanchett will score a double nod with Truth and Carol. And since only one "old guy" will probably be nomed, I\’d go Caine over McKellan. I also think Depp will get in over Damon but look for an upset by Will Smith.

]]> By: I STRONGLY DISAGREE https://staging2.theplaylist.net/oscars-michael-fassbender-brie-larson-and-the-frontrunners-in-the-best-actor-best-actress-race-20150930/#comment-84371 Fri, 13 May 2016 13:16:30 +0000 http://www.indiewire.com/2015/more/uncategorized/oscars-michael-fassbender-brie-larson-and-the-frontrunners-in-the-best-actor-best-actress-race-114436/#comment-84371 Funny enough, my Best Actor predictions only go 2/5 with yours. I have DiCaprio and Fassbender, but then Samuel L. Jackson, Jacob Tremblay, and Michael Caine. I really do think Danish Girl is about to become a giant punching bag for so many different reasons, and it will be lucky to get technical nominations. I\’ve read some of the reviews, and Redmayne is not at all universally praised, but indeed has drawn significant criticism.

]]> By: Jimbo https://staging2.theplaylist.net/oscars-michael-fassbender-brie-larson-and-the-frontrunners-in-the-best-actor-best-actress-race-20150930/#comment-84370 Fri, 13 May 2016 13:16:30 +0000 http://www.indiewire.com/2015/more/uncategorized/oscars-michael-fassbender-brie-larson-and-the-frontrunners-in-the-best-actor-best-actress-race-114436/#comment-84370 McKellen\’s not going to get a nom. The film hardly registered in the UK where he\’s more or less a national treasure.

]]> By: Liz https://staging2.theplaylist.net/oscars-michael-fassbender-brie-larson-and-the-frontrunners-in-the-best-actor-best-actress-race-20150930/#comment-84369 Fri, 13 May 2016 13:16:30 +0000 http://www.indiewire.com/2015/more/uncategorized/oscars-michael-fassbender-brie-larson-and-the-frontrunners-in-the-best-actor-best-actress-race-114436/#comment-84369 Cirkusfolk—Blanchett can\’t be nominated for both Truth and Carol because Academy rules allow only one nomination per actor in each category.

]]> By: Ray H https://staging2.theplaylist.net/oscars-michael-fassbender-brie-larson-and-the-frontrunners-in-the-best-actor-best-actress-race-20150930/#comment-84368 Fri, 13 May 2016 13:16:30 +0000 http://www.indiewire.com/2015/more/uncategorized/oscars-michael-fassbender-brie-larson-and-the-frontrunners-in-the-best-actor-best-actress-race-114436/#comment-84368 "Another veteran who could have stealth strength is Ian McKellen: eighteen years since he won for “Gods & Monsters,” his reteam with director Bill Condon on “Mr. Holmes” was a hit and is right in the Academy demographic, though it’ll need to demonstrate staying power, having opened in the summer."

McKellen won an Oscar?

]]> By: MR DIXON https://staging2.theplaylist.net/oscars-michael-fassbender-brie-larson-and-the-frontrunners-in-the-best-actor-best-actress-race-20150930/#comment-84357 Fri, 13 May 2016 13:16:30 +0000 http://www.indiewire.com/2015/more/uncategorized/oscars-michael-fassbender-brie-larson-and-the-frontrunners-in-the-best-actor-best-actress-race-114436/#comment-84357 Don\’t leave out Andrew Garfield for 99 Homes. While it is something of a long shot, the movie has critical acclaim supporting it. Plus its doing pretty well at the box office and it does have Spiderman and General Zod in the two main roles so hopefully it will be a part of the conversation

]]> By: Aamer https://staging2.theplaylist.net/oscars-michael-fassbender-brie-larson-and-the-frontrunners-in-the-best-actor-best-actress-race-20150930/#comment-84366 Fri, 13 May 2016 13:16:30 +0000 http://www.indiewire.com/2015/more/uncategorized/oscars-michael-fassbender-brie-larson-and-the-frontrunners-in-the-best-actor-best-actress-race-114436/#comment-84366 Great article and insight! Is there any potential nomination for Naomi Watts this award season?

]]> By: Chas https://staging2.theplaylist.net/oscars-michael-fassbender-brie-larson-and-the-frontrunners-in-the-best-actor-best-actress-race-20150930/#comment-84365 Fri, 13 May 2016 13:16:30 +0000 http://www.indiewire.com/2015/more/uncategorized/oscars-michael-fassbender-brie-larson-and-the-frontrunners-in-the-best-actor-best-actress-race-114436/#comment-84365 Ian never won an Oscar for Gods.

]]> By: Richard https://staging2.theplaylist.net/oscars-michael-fassbender-brie-larson-and-the-frontrunners-in-the-best-actor-best-actress-race-20150930/#comment-84364 Fri, 13 May 2016 13:16:30 +0000 http://www.indiewire.com/2015/more/uncategorized/oscars-michael-fassbender-brie-larson-and-the-frontrunners-in-the-best-actor-best-actress-race-114436/#comment-84364 Jacob Tremblay nomination is possible and Abraham Attah faces something of an uphill battle. The white pundits all ready doing their work. #Oscarstoowhiteevenmorethenlastyear.
SHAME

]]> By: Evan https://staging2.theplaylist.net/oscars-michael-fassbender-brie-larson-and-the-frontrunners-in-the-best-actor-best-actress-race-20150930/#comment-84363 Fri, 13 May 2016 13:16:30 +0000 http://www.indiewire.com/2015/more/uncategorized/oscars-michael-fassbender-brie-larson-and-the-frontrunners-in-the-best-actor-best-actress-race-114436/#comment-84363 I have not seen "Steve Jobs" yet and I won\’t see it for a couple more weeks. But I will tell you all one thing, from what I\’ve been reading and from what I\’ve seen from the trailers, Michael Fassbender has Best Actor in the bag. Once the movie comes out, he\’ll be a lock.

]]> By: Philip Kukurin https://staging2.theplaylist.net/oscars-michael-fassbender-brie-larson-and-the-frontrunners-in-the-best-actor-best-actress-race-20150930/#comment-84362 Fri, 13 May 2016 13:16:30 +0000 http://www.indiewire.com/2015/more/uncategorized/oscars-michael-fassbender-brie-larson-and-the-frontrunners-in-the-best-actor-best-actress-race-114436/#comment-84362 Sorry , but Ian McKellen didn\’t win for "Gods & Monsters" . He was only nominated for that role.

]]> By: Philip Kukurin https://staging2.theplaylist.net/oscars-michael-fassbender-brie-larson-and-the-frontrunners-in-the-best-actor-best-actress-race-20150930/#comment-84361 Fri, 13 May 2016 13:16:30 +0000 http://www.indiewire.com/2015/more/uncategorized/oscars-michael-fassbender-brie-larson-and-the-frontrunners-in-the-best-actor-best-actress-race-114436/#comment-84361 For this year\’s race , I think that your 5 picks will be the right one , with one exception- Michele Caine won\’t get a nod . Instead Will Smith will make a comeback to the Awards with "Concussion".It\’s more award-friendly movie "Youth" is too muc a art-house movie and i don\’t think the Academy won\’t go full "white lead" for a second year in a row."Youth" is too much a art-house movie and it has better chances for a supporting nod for Harvey Keitel .

]]> By: Ell https://staging2.theplaylist.net/oscars-michael-fassbender-brie-larson-and-the-frontrunners-in-the-best-actor-best-actress-race-20150930/#comment-84360 Fri, 13 May 2016 13:16:30 +0000 http://www.indiewire.com/2015/more/uncategorized/oscars-michael-fassbender-brie-larson-and-the-frontrunners-in-the-best-actor-best-actress-race-114436/#comment-84360 By the way, Ian McKellen did not win for \’Gods and Monsters\’ although he was stellar in it. He got two Oscar nominations (the other one was for supporting actor in \’Lord of the Rings\’) but has yet to win.

]]> By: RJ https://staging2.theplaylist.net/oscars-michael-fassbender-brie-larson-and-the-frontrunners-in-the-best-actor-best-actress-race-20150930/#comment-84359 Fri, 13 May 2016 13:16:30 +0000 http://www.indiewire.com/2015/more/uncategorized/oscars-michael-fassbender-brie-larson-and-the-frontrunners-in-the-best-actor-best-actress-race-114436/#comment-84359 Finally got my hands on a screener of "Grandma", and Lily Tomlin is incredible. I\’m really, really pulling for her. Also, really pulling for Sarah Silverman in "I Smile Back", though I know the chances of that are next to none.

]]> By: Brian https://staging2.theplaylist.net/oscars-michael-fassbender-brie-larson-and-the-frontrunners-in-the-best-actor-best-actress-race-20150930/#comment-84358 Fri, 13 May 2016 13:16:30 +0000 http://www.indiewire.com/2015/more/uncategorized/oscars-michael-fassbender-brie-larson-and-the-frontrunners-in-the-best-actor-best-actress-race-114436/#comment-84358 I really hope Bel Powley slips in there. She was a revelation in Diary.

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