Even Eastwood's "misses" tend to get some love, as long as the subject matter is in Academy territory. Other than Gran Torino, he's pretty much been showered with nominations. Changeling and Invictus both had mixed reviews and still ended up getting significant acting nominations. And yeah, I feel like Judi Dench will get nominated for something this year. I'm just not sure what.
Ugh, I am so sick of George at this point. I'm sure he's great in The Descendants and yes that movie is getting crazy raves but I just do not see anything special in what he does. But I'm still hopeful because George was considered the early favorite both in 2007 and 2009, but ended up as the bridesmaid in the end when DDL and Jeff Bridges broke into the race later in the season. I agree about Shame - it's no doubt getting the NC-17 and I just can't see the Academy going for it no matter how much critics love or how much they campaign.
Michael Shannon seems like a critical favorite so if he gets enough support from them, he could potentially make it. And he did manage a somewhat surprising nomination for RR in 2008 so they clearly like him already.
Sucks about Ryan but I don't think any of his films will be strong enough to give him a nomination. I don't even think he'll come as close as Blue Valentine last year. but it's ok, the guy's career is going through the roof right now.
Ugh, I am so sick of George at this point. I'm sure he's great in The Descendants and yes that movie is getting crazy raves but I just do not see anything special in what he does. But I'm still hopeful because George was considered the early favorite both in 2007 and 2009, but ended up as the bridesmaid in the end when DDL and Jeff Bridges broke into the race later in the season. I agree about Shame - it's no doubt getting the NC-17 and I just can't see the Academy going for it no matter how much critics love or how much they campaign.
Michael Shannon seems like a critical favorite so if he gets enough support from them, he could potentially make it. And he did manage a somewhat surprising nomination for RR in 2008 so they clearly like him already.
Sucks about Ryan but I don't think any of his films will be strong enough to give him a nomination. I don't even think he'll come as close as Blue Valentine last year. but it's ok, the guy's career is going through the roof right now.
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