#4Christian Bale (American Hustle)
Columbia Pictures / Directed By David O. Russell
Release Date: December 13, 2013 (Limited; Expands 12/25)
Release Date: December 13, 2013 (Limited; Expands 12/25)
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Yes, I agree DiCaprio looks most likely at this point. He's grown tremendously as an actor and I have a feeling voters will think his time has come, especially if the movie is as powerful as it appears likely to be, with Scorsese as director and a strong story and cast.
DiCaprio is definitely in the early driver's seat this year, but I'm not sure that's the best position to be in.
One correction, though. DiCaprio's only nomination from a Scorsese film was in The Aviator. Scorsese himself was nominated for three films starring DiCaprio -- Gangs of New York, The Aviator, and The Departed.
Great list. There looks like there will be an embarrassment of riches this year and heavy competition for the Final Five. I like Matthew McConaughey's early chances too, especially if The Dallad Buyers Club is a good film. He looks like he really undergoes a physical transformation for that film.
If only 10 of the performances on your list turn out to be Oscar-worthy, well, we have a great year at the movies ahead of us.
I love DiCaprio, but the academy will not give him an Oscar any time soon. Bet on it.
How?
They don't like him like everyone else does.
More possibles:
Bradley Cooper (The Place Beyond the Pines and Serena)
Joseph Gordon-Levitt (Don Jon)
Ryan Gosling (Only God Forgives and The Place Beyond the Pines)
Jude Law (Side Effects)
James McAvoy (The Disappearence of Eleanor Rigby: His and Trance)
Guy Pearce (Breathe In)
Daniel Radcliffe (Kill Your Darlings)
Cooper, I believe, will be supporting for Serena and I don't see Pines having a chance all year. Gosling is on the list for Only God Forgives and he is definitely supporting in Pines. No chance for Law and I see only a minuscule chance for the others you mention.
From what I've read, Serena BELONGS To Jennifer Lawrence. I expect all other performances could be counted as supporting
You have Fruitvale in for Best Picture, but Michael B. Jordan out for Best Actor?? He's all they're talking about.
I think dicaprio is long overdue for another nomination - and a win too!,he looks like a lck for a nod though,Elba playing Mandela??? Really??,they look NOTHING like each other,but maybe it could work out!,Timberlake is a pretty decent actor but not THAT good,I will keep saying this, mcconaughey deserves some Oscar love!!!, hanks could possibly make his comeback,but I was think saving mr banks would be the better vehicle for that,cooper will not likely be getting the Oscar love twice in a row,FASSBENDER all the way,I would cry for joy if hemsworth gets nominated,he's a pretty good actor and is directed by Ron Howard so it's a possibility,affleck is a genius behind d camera,not so much in front of it!,carell will most likely NOT be nominated,the academy rarely nominates comedic actors,bale looks like a possibility,the other affleck may be nominated,he's really good,Whitaker has good chances especially with Weinstein as the film distributor,I'd be over the moon if Ejiofor gets a nod, it would be the first for a Nigerian!,,,,I would be so proud!.
Chiwetel Ejiofor, is an Englishman of Nigerian descent, written by a proud Englishmen - get your facts correct!!!
I see Matthew McConaughey as having good potential for Dallas Buyers Club, as I agree with an above comment that he looks like he went under some major physical changes and so if he plays his role well, and the movies a relative hit I see him as a contender. Solidly agree with Christian Bale. What about Damon or Clooney for Monuments of Men?
Matthew McConaughey at 15? he is a really frontrunner
Stupid stupid to have Mud over DBC.
1: Leonardo Di Caprio (They will finally make justice, for a lot of his performances have been Oscar-worthy.
2: Tom Hanks (It will be his first good role in ages)
3: Ryan Gosling
4: Michael Fassbender
5: Matthew McConnaughey
Fassbender, Cumberbatch, Di Caprio look like good bets after being overlooked for some time, but I think the elder statesman maybe an outside bet of Bruce Dern. Di Caprio is probably being primed to win in 2015 for Sinatra instead so will probably get a nomination once again this year, but will win for the latter for film,
Personally I think you are crazy to have Tom Hanks Captain Philips way above Saving Mr. Banks. Walt Disney won over 22 oscars and they love when they play real life figures. Just saying.
Captain Phillips is Hanks playing a real life figure.
Yeah, but he isn't nearly as important to the movie industry as Philips. And I think the fact that the man he is playing has won more academy awards than anybody is another reason. how is it not the one most considered for Hanks? And Hanks is one of the best actors of our time playing one of the most important men ever in the business. capt. Philips I think will be the better movie but I have to give the Oscar performance to Saving Mr. Banks.
My Predictions
- Leonardo DiCaprio: Wolf of Wall Street
- Tom Hanks: Saving Mr. Banks
- Michael Pena: Chavez
- Ryan Gosling: Only God Forgives
- Christian Bale: American Hustle
Alt. Steve Carell: Foxcatcher