We’ll be writing up our preview momentarily but until then, you can predict the PGA. They announce on Monday. It’s going to be awards season’s biggest week coming up.
@Phantom: “Screener proof…” Except when awards contenders are released in theaters, especially after October 1st, I know that I shouldn’t be spending my money on a film I’m relatively certain I’m getting a screener of. I’ll make exceptions (like Interstellar) but for the most part, money is tight and I work a lot… On top of that, I’m also expected to vote in multiple television categories… With so much product to consume and make an educated vote on, I rely on screeners. If a studio doesn’t want to send a screener or a code to watch a film on a secure server (Weinstein did this for Silver Linings Playbook, and I haven’t gotten one since), and it’s not a film I feel compelled to seek out on my own, I can’t vote for something I haven’t seen…
Contrary to my point, I know other guild members vote for what’s “supposed to be good” because they don’t bother watching most of the films at all.
I assume Boyhood is screener-proof by now, it has been out for six months now, and to a lesser extent Interstellar and Nightcrawler shouldn’t be particularly hurt by the lack of screeners, either – both out for months, as well – but it could hurt the late releases (Selma, A Most Violent Year)…A LOT.
I’m a PGA member and I didn’t recieve screeners for Selma, Interstellar, Boyhood, Nightcrawler, A Most Violent Year, Mr Turner amongst others… Could be a factor?
1. Boyhood
2. Birdman
3. Whiplash
4. Selma
5. The Grand Budapest Hotel
6. The Imitation Game
7. Nightcrawler
8. Gone Girl
9. American Sniper
10. Foxcatcher
PGA Predictions (in order of likelihood for DGA recognition)
1. Boyhood
2. Birdman
3. Selma
4. Gone Girl
5. The Imitation Game
6. The Grand Budapest Hotel
7. Into the Woods
8. American Sniper
9. Unbroken
10. Interstellar
I think The Theory of Everything may just sit this one out, my pick for most likely surprise is A Most Violent Year (though that ACE nod definitely signals strong industry support for Whiplash) and the one I don’t see getting the nod here but I still consider a major threat Oscar-wise, is Mr. Turner. In my opinion we are down to these 14…and yes, I think Morten Tyldum will score a DGA nod, probably an Oscar nod,as well and though I’m predicting that Anderson will be snubbed in the process, I am fully aware it will be probably Fincher…I’m just still in denial about that (strong) possibility.
P.S. I don’t think Guardians of the Galaxy will be a factor here. If the PGA could say no to the freaking Avengers, I’m sure they will have no trouble saying no to a tree and a raccoon. (No judgment here, it was one of the more enjoyable superhero experiences for me.)
Well, I think that the Dark Horse here is Guardians of the Galaxy. Can they really avoid that one? I doubt it.
So, I have Birdman, Boyhood, The Imitation Game, The Theory of Everything, Selma, The Grand Budapest Hotel, Gone Girl, Whiplash, Foxcatcher and Guardians of the Galaxy as prediction.
For animated, The Lego Movie, Big Hero 6, Princess Kaguya, How to Train Your Dragon 2 and The Book of Life (even thought its spot is quite iffy in fight with The Boxtrolls or some last minute surprise, maybe “Penguins from Madagascar”, which is quite fun)
Boyhood (Best Picture)
Birdman
Selma
The Imitation Game
The Theory of Everything
Whiplash
Gone Girl
The Grand Budapest Hotel
American Sniper
Interstellar
I think this is the first time I have not predicted Unbroken in the Best Picture race. That makes me a little sad since I really liked the movie. But no matter, I think plenty of others I really like will get nominated. I even think A Most Violent Year will be one of them.
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@Phantom: “Screener proof…” Except when awards contenders are released in theaters, especially after October 1st, I know that I shouldn’t be spending my money on a film I’m relatively certain I’m getting a screener of. I’ll make exceptions (like Interstellar) but for the most part, money is tight and I work a lot… On top of that, I’m also expected to vote in multiple television categories… With so much product to consume and make an educated vote on, I rely on screeners. If a studio doesn’t want to send a screener or a code to watch a film on a secure server (Weinstein did this for Silver Linings Playbook, and I haven’t gotten one since), and it’s not a film I feel compelled to seek out on my own, I can’t vote for something I haven’t seen…
Contrary to my point, I know other guild members vote for what’s “supposed to be good” because they don’t bother watching most of the films at all.
I assume Boyhood is screener-proof by now, it has been out for six months now, and to a lesser extent Interstellar and Nightcrawler shouldn’t be particularly hurt by the lack of screeners, either – both out for months, as well – but it could hurt the late releases (Selma, A Most Violent Year)…A LOT.
I’m a PGA member and I didn’t recieve screeners for Selma, Interstellar, Boyhood, Nightcrawler, A Most Violent Year, Mr Turner amongst others… Could be a factor?
I think we’ll see Interstellar make a showing here and I wouldn’t be surprised if the DGA gives Nolan a 4th nod either :p
1. Boyhood
2. Birdman
3. Whiplash
4. Selma
5. The Grand Budapest Hotel
6. The Imitation Game
7. Nightcrawler
8. Gone Girl
9. American Sniper
10. Foxcatcher
PGA Predictions (in order of likelihood for DGA recognition)
1. Boyhood
2. Birdman
3. Selma
4. Gone Girl
5. The Imitation Game
6. The Grand Budapest Hotel
7. Into the Woods
8. American Sniper
9. Unbroken
10. Interstellar
I think The Theory of Everything may just sit this one out, my pick for most likely surprise is A Most Violent Year (though that ACE nod definitely signals strong industry support for Whiplash) and the one I don’t see getting the nod here but I still consider a major threat Oscar-wise, is Mr. Turner. In my opinion we are down to these 14…and yes, I think Morten Tyldum will score a DGA nod, probably an Oscar nod,as well and though I’m predicting that Anderson will be snubbed in the process, I am fully aware it will be probably Fincher…I’m just still in denial about that (strong) possibility.
P.S. I don’t think Guardians of the Galaxy will be a factor here. If the PGA could say no to the freaking Avengers, I’m sure they will have no trouble saying no to a tree and a raccoon. (No judgment here, it was one of the more enjoyable superhero experiences for me.)
I think either Into The Woods or Nightcrawler are getting in. I chose the latter.
Mmmm… interesting question: why the Eddies doesn’t reward animated TV?
Well, I think that the Dark Horse here is Guardians of the Galaxy. Can they really avoid that one? I doubt it.
So, I have Birdman, Boyhood, The Imitation Game, The Theory of Everything, Selma, The Grand Budapest Hotel, Gone Girl, Whiplash, Foxcatcher and Guardians of the Galaxy as prediction.
For animated, The Lego Movie, Big Hero 6, Princess Kaguya, How to Train Your Dragon 2 and The Book of Life (even thought its spot is quite iffy in fight with The Boxtrolls or some last minute surprise, maybe “Penguins from Madagascar”, which is quite fun)
The Eddies are out – http://americancinemaeditors.org/eddie-awards/eddie-nominees/
Top 10
Boyhood (Best Picture)
Birdman
Selma
The Imitation Game
The Theory of Everything
Whiplash
Gone Girl
The Grand Budapest Hotel
American Sniper
Interstellar
I think this is the first time I have not predicted Unbroken in the Best Picture race. That makes me a little sad since I really liked the movie. But no matter, I think plenty of others I really like will get nominated. I even think A Most Violent Year will be one of them.