Category: Xpired Categories

A24 has one more film for us to consider. Why they sent it separately, I don’t know. The Florida Project Oscar Chances: Uncertain: It was thought that Willem Dafoe was going to be a solid Best Supporting Actor contender and possible winner, but then he was left off the slate at the Spirit Awards, even…

Universal has delivered early-year critical success Get Out. Get Out Oscar Chances: Good: The film has already done well at the Spirit Awards and with the critical acclaim, it should be able to sneak into at least the Original Screenplay category at the Oscars with a Best Picture nomination also distinctly possible. Other nominations might…

Film Rise provided us with a copy of Marjorie Prime, which was just nominated for a Spirit Award. Marjorie Prime Oscar Chances: Unknown: The big question here is if Lois Smith has a shot at an Oscar nomination as the film otherwise doesn’t have a shot. The Spirit Award nomination is a good start, but…

A24 has submitted for our consideration two films, Good Time and The Killing of a Sacred Deer. Good Time Oscar Chances: Unlikely: While the film got good reviews, it has never appeared to be much of an Oscar contender. Some might have suggested Robert Pattinson for consideration, but I doubt even that’s a possibility at…

The films GKids is pushing for Animated Feature this year include a broad array of titles. The Big Bad Fox and Other Tales Oscar Chances: Unknown: I don’t have enough information about this film to know if it should be competing or not. So far, it doesn’t sound like the kind of film that does.…

In the second care package from Netflix, another of their attempts to weed their way into Oscar’s good graces. Mudbound Oscar Chances: Uncertain: Fist, let’s just say that Netflix’s inability to read the room is palpable. Not only have they received consistent criticism for their terrible release strategies (namely, they aren’t going to play the…

Bleecker Street isn’t a major Oscar player so far, though they certainly keep trying. Breathe Oscar Chances: Unlikely: Mediocre reviews have pushed this film into the back of the Oscar pack. While Andrew Garfield and Claire Foy could still compete, their hills are incredibly steep. Campaign-Proposed Categories Picture (Jonathan Cavendish) Director (Andy Serkis) Original Screenplay…

This is the first time I’ve seen anything from National Geographic, so who knows how they’ll do. Jane Oscar Chances: Unknown: The reviews have been fairly strong for this and if it comes out of precursor season as a major winner, it could be a strong candidate for an Oscar nomination. Campaign-Proposed Categories Documentary Feature

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.…

Next up, we have the package from The Orchard, which includes two contenders, two non-contenders, and a likely pariah. BPM (Beats Per Minute) Oscar Chances: Excellent: It is not only an almost assured Best Foreign Language Film nominee, it could end up winning the whole thing, making it France’s first win in the category since…

Fox Searchlight is first up. They have submitted a non-contender and a film that was once thought to be a pretty major contender, but has been mostly forgotten in recent weeks. Battle of the Sexes Oscar Chances: Decent: Emma Stone is the primary contender for this film. While Costume Design and Production Design are possibilities,…

Arriving Friday, one of the Best Animated Feature contenders. Despicable Me 3 Oscar Chances: Uncertain: There aren’t many Best Animated Feature contenders, so it’s possible this could contend, but the new rules and format of voting for this category might mean a nomination, but might not. Best Original Song might be a better chance. Campaign-Proposed…

This arrived early last week. The cover was damaged, but not the contents. Split Oscar Chances: Unlikely: This is a movie that surprised critics, but won’t likely surprise Oscar voters. Campaign-Proposed Categories Picture (M. Night Shyamalan, Jason Blum, Marc Bienstock) Director (M. Night Shyamalan) Actor (James McAvoy) Supporting Actress (Anya Taylor-Joy, Betty Buckley) Original Screenplay…