And finally, the annual Magnolia/Magnet bundle. It’s a bit thinner this year, but still quite bountiful. There are nine titles, though their insert says Lucky should be among them, it wasn’t. We might receive it later. Magnolia/Magnet seldom includes recommended categories, though they’ve done so on three films, one of which is the aforementioned Lucky.

Alive and Kicking

Oscar Chances: Unknown: I don’t really have a grasp on the Documentary Feature category, so I have no comments here.

Blade of the Immortal

Oscar Chances: None: It’s the kind of martial arts film that never makes it near the Oscars.

The Final Year

Oscar Chances: Unknown: I don’t really have a grasp on the Documentary Feature category, so I have no comments here.

In the Fade

Oscar Chances: Possible: The film really hasn’t been on Oscar’s radar. They have specified that the film is a Best Foreign Language Film submission for Germany, which ostensibly makes it a contender. They’ve also recommended Diane Kruger for Best Actress, an unlikely proposition.

Lemon

Oscar Chances: Unlikely: They have no recommended categories and I can’t recall this film being in any conversations for anything this year.

My Scientology Movie

Oscar Chances: Unknown: I don’t really have a grasp on the Documentary Feature category, so I have no comments here.

School Life

Oscar Chances: Unknown: I don’t really have a grasp on the Documentary Feature category, so I have no comments here.

The Square

Oscar Chances: Possible: They have specified Best Screenplay only and have indicated it’s Sweden’s entry for Best Foreign Language Film. Both are possibilities, though Foreign Language Film is its best shot.

Whose Streets?

Oscar Chances: Unknown: I don’t really have a grasp on the Documentary Feature category, so I have no comments here.