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Columbia Pictures /
Directed By Bennett MillerRelease Date: Unknown 2013 Release
Paramount Pictures /
Directed By Jason ReitmanRelease Date: December 25, 2013 (Limited)
The Weinstein Co. /
Directed By John WellsRelease Date: November 8, 2013
Fox Searchlight Pictures /
Directed By Steve McQueenRelease Date: December 27, 2013
IFC Films /
Directed By David LoweryRelease Date: August 16, 2013 (Limited)
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I hope they don't campaign Tye Sheridan as supporting. "Mud" isn't about Mud. It's about that kid.
But won't you say that because of that they SHOULD campaign him for supporting? Most of the times "supporting-that-is-actually-the-lead" or "co-lead" wins reward. Examples from 2000 till now can include Christoph Waltz in Django Unchained and Inglorious Basterds, Christopher Plummer in Beginners, Javier Bardem in No Country for Old Men, George Clooney in Syriana (seriously, who's supposed to be the lead in that movie?), or Penélope Cruz in Vicky Cristina Barcelona (her name is in the title).
I'm just saying that he is the lead. He is the protagonist of the story. Mud (McConaughey) only shows up on occasion. For the other characters you mentioned, you could very easily say none of them are the protagonists of their respective films. Django is about Django. No Country is about Llewelyn Moss. Beginners is about Oliver. And Cruz plays neither Vicky or Cristina (which are Hall and Johansson, who are the co-leads of the film). I also do not think Sheridan should even be nominated (he's fairly good in the film, though), but I just would like to see proper categorical campaigning.
"No Country is about Llewelyn Moss. "
I disagree with that. The whole reason MCarthry writes novels like these is the protagonist. You're right about Hall though, I had switched her role with Cruz in my mind, had to check IMDb to remember correctly.
I don't kow if this will transle to the movie, but in he book Serena the main chrachter is Pemberton played by Bradley Cooper while Serena is actually more supporting. I guess it doesn't matter in th context of the movie either it will just matter how the studio wishes to campaign
Yeah, I'vde read the script and pemberton seems like the lead whiile Serena is supporting.
Would looove to see Colin farell and tobey maguire nominated!,I think mcconaughey is due though,.....and MIKE FASSBENDER!,? Academy, please nominate him this time!.
What the heck? Ewan McGregor isn't even on here for August: Osage County! Not really sure how big of a role he has, but he's great and is LONG overdue for a nomination.
ahh that's interesting. James Franco for Spring Breakers. Interesting.
Brad Pitt for the counselor his performance is the best in the movie, i think he'll get a nomination
The Counsler hasn't even been released yet. I think Fassbender has a much better chance of being nominated this year, he's incredibly talented, and I wouldn't nominated him for Shame, but I can see why the academy may have overlooked him.
George Clooney should be higher, I've heard nothing but Oscar buzz for him and Sandra Bullock for Gravity.
Harrison Ford for 42. Finally a 2nd nod and maybe his first win
Harrison Ford's performance reminded me of a lot of the performances that were nominated in the category this past year. I just don't think the movie is getting enough credit for that to happen. If it were even being considered for a Best Picture nomination, Harrison would be a lock.
I think Dane Dehaan should be considered for Place Beyond the Pines.
I have a weird one, but I'm confident in it.
1. Bradley Cooper) 2. Brad Pitt) 3. Michael Fassbender) 4. Jeremy Renner) 5. Matt Damon)
I think Harrison Ford in 42 could get a nod here. He was super good in that movie.
My predictions
- Mark Ruffalo: Foxcatcher
- Jeremy Renner: American Hustle
- Joaquin Phoenix: The Immigrant
- Casey Affleck: Out of the Furnace
- Josh Brolin: Labor Day
Alt. George Clooney: Gravity