Wednesday, July 18, 2007

My View: The Best Picture Race

Here is my analysis of the candidates I think are in the running for Best Picture this month...

The Banality of Evil- While I would LOVE for this to get a Best Picture nomination, I think it will probably be left out in the cold.

Possible Nominations: Best Picture/Best Supporting Actor, Gary Oldman/Best Supporting Actress, Helena Bonham Carter/Best Adapted Screenplay

Batman: Scars of Tomorrow- A likely candidate, but could easily be left out seeing as it scored a wimpy 1 nomination at the Globes. Still I think it has fairly good chances.

Possible Nominations: Best Supporting Actor, Ralph Fiennes/Best Adapted Screenplay

Border Man- A safe bet for a nomination, probably won't earn Pat his second Best Picture win though.

Possible Nominations: Best Picture/Best Director/Best Actor, Tom Berenger/Best Supporting Actress, Maribel Verdu/Best Original Screenplay

Dear, Mr. President- A risky bet, but is a strong contender.

Possible Nominations: Best Director/Best Actress, Susan Sarandon/Best Original Screenplay

Dr. Death- Probably won't land Tony a BP nomination, but in the Top 10.

Possible Nominations: Best Actor, Peter O'Toole

Good Morning, Ladies- A really strong contender, but expect to get 1 place away from a nomination.

Possible Nominations: Best Actress, Megan Mullally/Best Supporting Actress, Kristen Chenoweth & Bette Midler/Best Original Screenplay

The Madness of H.P. Lovecraft- Not a very solid conteder, but could snag a place in the Top 10.

Possible Nominations: Best Actor, Nicolas Cage

A New Agenda- The safest bet for a Best Picture nomination.

Possible Nominations: Best Picture/Best Director/Best Actor, Carl Reiner/Best Supporting Actor, Al Pacino/Best Original Screenplay

Rehab! A Contemporary Musical- I don't think it will land a Best Picture nomination, but other nominations are extremely likely.

Possible Nominations: Best Actress, Lindsay Lohan/Best Supporting Actress, Stephanie D'Abbrozzo/Best Original Screenplay

Under Fire- The little bait that could. I can easily see it getting a nomination, but I can easily see it not getting a nomination.

Possible Nominations: Best Picture/Best Director/Best Actress, Michelle Williams/Best Supporting Actor, Chris Bridges & Patrick Wilson/Best Original Screenplay

The Valley of Ashes- I think it will easily score a nomination, but there is still a chance it will be shut out.

Possible Nominations: Best Picture/Best Director/Best Actor, Barry Pepper/Best Original Screenplay

Feel free to discuss..

3 comments:

Bryce said...

No love for Mad Love? it got #5 on the average score list on forums. I think it has a shot, overall it is getting better reviews than D.W's other bait.

Alex Schechter said...

I really want to thank you Michael for all your support this month, I'm happy you liked it.

Ryne said...

wow you got all 5 best picture nominations right