So far only two films I've seen could be seen as genuine Oscar Contenders - Moulin Rouge and AI.
Moulin Rouge didn't get a great reception in America. This could hurt it. But I'd certainly give it a best picture, director, actor, actress, and a supporting actor nod for Jim Broadbent. It should be nominated for editing and best song too - "Come what May".
AI. Not exactly a success but it could definitely figure. I wouldn't be surprised if Spielberg got a best director nom. And Osment should be nominated for best Actor. I will be genuinely upset if Jude Law doesn't snag a nomination. And if there is a shortage in the supporting actress category then Frances O'Connor could figure. Script? Maybe. Cinematography - A Certainty to win.
Other films that should be genuine contenders.
Gangs of New York. Scorsese needs to be recognised by the Academy. Let's hope this works. Day Lewis could be given a supporting nom. And Diaz is long overdue a nomination.
Ali. This is a real contender. Mann's films are improving all the time. The Insider is a masterpiece. This might be the favourite. Will Smith, if he acts as well as he looks in this film, should definitely be a favourite for the best actor award. I hear that Mario Van Peebles is excellent as well. Maybe a supporting nod?
Lord of the Rings and Harry Potter should be in the technical categories. The Coens will get another script nomination. Amelie should win best foreign film.
Am I forgetting anyone?
Moulin Rouge didn't get a great reception in America. This could hurt it. But I'd certainly give it a best picture, director, actor, actress, and a supporting actor nod for Jim Broadbent. It should be nominated for editing and best song too - "Come what May".
AI. Not exactly a success but it could definitely figure. I wouldn't be surprised if Spielberg got a best director nom. And Osment should be nominated for best Actor. I will be genuinely upset if Jude Law doesn't snag a nomination. And if there is a shortage in the supporting actress category then Frances O'Connor could figure. Script? Maybe. Cinematography - A Certainty to win.
Other films that should be genuine contenders.
Gangs of New York. Scorsese needs to be recognised by the Academy. Let's hope this works. Day Lewis could be given a supporting nom. And Diaz is long overdue a nomination.
Ali. This is a real contender. Mann's films are improving all the time. The Insider is a masterpiece. This might be the favourite. Will Smith, if he acts as well as he looks in this film, should definitely be a favourite for the best actor award. I hear that Mario Van Peebles is excellent as well. Maybe a supporting nod?
Lord of the Rings and Harry Potter should be in the technical categories. The Coens will get another script nomination. Amelie should win best foreign film.
Am I forgetting anyone?
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