Tuesday, January 10, 2006

Oscar Nominee Update - Jan 2006

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Paul Haggis and Crash - continues to get mentions as 2005 "serious" work. Look to see Haggis replace Ron Howard on my director list, possibly take best original screenplay.

Brokeback continues its surge - could it possibly win more Oscars? Nope: my prediction is seven. (The other two are best cinematography, best score).

Kong continues to rack up "feel good" reviews - could Jackson be up for his second directing nom? Maybe even another best picture nom? (To replace Munich?)


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Cinderella Man continues its slide into oblivion. The old formula may no longer have any kick, and with Hollywood in a financial slump, there's no forgining a big movie with bad B.O. May not get any noms.

Munich not receiving post-release buzz or audience. Is this thriller too close to reality for audiences? More like homework than escapism: Look to see it fall off the best picture list, possibly w/ Speilburg off director list.
May be replaced by late releases: The New World, or possibly Speilberg alternative, War of Worlds.

Memoirs also tanking; may threaten to take Zhang off best actress win. Who does this help? Maybe Watts, who might surge on a Kong upswing.