The Lists: In Contention's Top 10 bubble contenders to consider for Oscar
Our picks for potential nominees that need that extra shove
In Contention's Top 10 Bubble Contenders to Consider for Oscar
With phase one drawing to a close and the January 13 balloting deadline rapidly approaching, now is the time to consider bubble contenders just on the edge of a potential nomination that need that extra little shove. Here we offer our picks for such hopefuls, which deserve to fall on the right side of the line come January 24. Click through to see where your favorites might have ranked and feel free to join the discussion at In Contention.
Photo Credit: AP Photo/Matt Sayles
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Login or create a HitFix account Login SignupTom C
January 10, 2012 at 9:33PM EST Reply to CommentWhat in the world is Refn wearing in that picture?
RichardA
January 10, 2012 at 9:52PM EST Reply to CommentOh, doesn't Drive get a best costume...as least for the director.
Indeed, what is he wearing?
Aaronupsidasium
January 11, 2012 at 4:55AM EST Reply to CommentI feel the consensus is that the writing is by far the worst part of Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy. They took some of the best British actors (Firth, Hinds, Jones, Hurt) and whittled their characters down to cardboard cutouts.
Drood
January 11, 2012 at 9:54AM EST Reply to CommentWould love to hear which expected nominees in each of these categories you'd jettison to make room for these...
Guy Lodge Most of them.
January 11, 2012 at 11:57AM ESTjcpdiesel21
January 11, 2012 at 10:33AM EST Reply to CommentYES YES YES for numbers 1-3 on this list. I would LOVE to see any of these happen when the Oscar nominations are announced.
ZackP1
January 11, 2012 at 10:47AM EST Reply to CommentThis is a great list! I especially agree with what you said about the "Ides of March." The descent of the protagonist into corruption in order to survive was fascinating, and I was still thinking about it when I left the theatre. I wish "Drive" would get the credit it is due, but any nomination is better than nothing....
Also, I enjoyed Immortals, and I never understood why until today. I enjoy action movies, and I really like Lady Gaga. I guess if you put the aesthetics of the two together, the script really doesn't matter...It obviously didn't for me!