- Nine: This is the last of three Oscar bait movies that I believe will make the top 10 list this year. The Academy likes Musicals enough, they love Rob Marshall, and it's clear they love the 
stars, I mean, look at that cast. Nine stars 2 time Oscar winner Daniel Day-Lewis in a role that requires him to sing and dance, not to mention a bevy of Oscar winning actresses in Marion Cottilard, Penelope Cruz, Judi Dench and Nicole Kidman, a 1 time nominee Kate Hudson and pop star Fergie. Also, based on it's trailer the movie looks like it will at the very least reap the most tech nods of the night, but that doesn't make it a sure thing, just look at Dreamgirls. Either way, Nine is one to watch out for this November.
- Precious: The one film on this list that has proven to be great besides The Hurt Locker, Precious has been receiving raves from the time it premiered at Sundance to it's international debut at Cannes where it received a standing ovation. Precious is the most likely nominee on the list on paper due to it's subject matter and the fact that it's looking to be this year's best indie film, it even has an endorsement from Oprah! Even if it doesn't score the nod, which is unlikely given that there are ten available, rest assured knowing that director Lee Daniels and stars Gabourney Sidibe and Mo'Nique will probably be reaping nods for their excellent work in this picture.
- Public Enemies: Is basically in the spot of being this year's Dark Knight, given that it is a serious film dressed up as a Summer blockbuster, and
that it features an Oscar nominated Director at the top of his game. Michael Mann may not have hit it big with the Oscars since 99's The Insider, but with Public Enemies he directs an all around fantastic movie that has an awards friendly period story, stars the beloved Johnny Depp in his best performance yet along with the great Marion Cottilard, an entertaining Billy Crudup and Christian Bale who is solid enough but a bit subdued. I expect a great box office and a well timed January DVD release to boost this deserving film into a spot as a best Picture nominee.
- Shutter Island: Last week, Shutter Island
probably wasn't a realistic contender for a Best Picture nomination. While I believed( and still believe) it would be my favorite and possibly one of the funnest movies of the year, Best Picture just seemed a bit unattainable for a Martin Scorsese genre flick. As of yesterday, the chickens are commin home to roost y'all. Shutter Island is now one of the most likely of the ten nominees because of Martin Scorsese's track record this decade, he's batting 1.000, it stars 3 time nominee Leonardo DiCaprio, and is shot, edited and designed by a stable of Oscar favorites. Plus, how fun does this movie look? I know I'm going to be first in line for this come October.
- Up: Finally we come to nominee # 10, and the film which has been talked about the most in regards to probably getting a Best Picture nod this year. After Wall-e and Ratatouille were talked up as possible contenders the last two years, it seems that Pixar could finally score that coveted nomination it has deserved about 6 or 7 times since Toy Story blew our minds away about 15 years ago. Despite the fact that it is inferior to Wall-e , Ratatouille, Finding Nemo and a few other Pixar classics, Up is definitely one of the more touchingly sweet Pixar films and surely one of the years best when it is all said and done. However, Up also has the most potential to be snubbed out of any film on this list. Despite adding 5 more nominations, one has to wonder if the Academy truly is biased against animated films, even if they are superior. If Wall-e couldn't do it, how could Up make it in? All of this will definitely become more clear in the coming months, so for now all we can do is wait and see.
Besides these ten there are almost more than 20 other films who will now be vying for Best Picture due to this new, wide open field of competition. I expect there to be more than a few suprises as we navigate our way through the rest of 2009's oscar season, and I know that I am not the only one excited by the future possibilities of the Academy Awards.
here is a list of other possible contenders for this year's Best Motion Picture category:
Amelia
An Education
Antichrist
Biutiful
Bright Star
Broken Embraces
Brothers
Cheri
Fish Tank
Green Zone
The Immaginarium of Dr. Parnassus
The Informant
Inglorious Basterds
Julie & Julia
The Last Station
Love Ranch
A Prophet
The Road
A Serious Man
Star Trek
The Tempest
Where The Wild Things Are
Within The Whirlwind
stars, I mean, look at that cast. Nine stars 2 time Oscar winner Daniel Day-Lewis in a role that requires him to sing and dance, not to mention a bevy of Oscar winning actresses in Marion Cottilard, Penelope Cruz, Judi Dench and Nicole Kidman, a 1 time nominee Kate Hudson and pop star Fergie. Also, based on it's trailer the movie looks like it will at the very least reap the most tech nods of the night, but that doesn't make it a sure thing, just look at Dreamgirls. Either way, Nine is one to watch out for this November.- Precious: The one film on this list that has proven to be great besides The Hurt Locker, Precious has been receiving raves from the time it premiered at Sundance to it's international debut at Cannes where it received a standing ovation. Precious is the most likely nominee on the list on paper due to it's subject matter and the fact that it's looking to be this year's best indie film, it even has an endorsement from Oprah! Even if it doesn't score the nod, which is unlikely given that there are ten available, rest assured knowing that director Lee Daniels and stars Gabourney Sidibe and Mo'Nique will probably be reaping nods for their excellent work in this picture.
- Public Enemies: Is basically in the spot of being this year's Dark Knight, given that it is a serious film dressed up as a Summer blockbuster, and
that it features an Oscar nominated Director at the top of his game. Michael Mann may not have hit it big with the Oscars since 99's The Insider, but with Public Enemies he directs an all around fantastic movie that has an awards friendly period story, stars the beloved Johnny Depp in his best performance yet along with the great Marion Cottilard, an entertaining Billy Crudup and Christian Bale who is solid enough but a bit subdued. I expect a great box office and a well timed January DVD release to boost this deserving film into a spot as a best Picture nominee.- Shutter Island: Last week, Shutter Island
probably wasn't a realistic contender for a Best Picture nomination. While I believed( and still believe) it would be my favorite and possibly one of the funnest movies of the year, Best Picture just seemed a bit unattainable for a Martin Scorsese genre flick. As of yesterday, the chickens are commin home to roost y'all. Shutter Island is now one of the most likely of the ten nominees because of Martin Scorsese's track record this decade, he's batting 1.000, it stars 3 time nominee Leonardo DiCaprio, and is shot, edited and designed by a stable of Oscar favorites. Plus, how fun does this movie look? I know I'm going to be first in line for this come October.
- Up: Finally we come to nominee # 10, and the film which has been talked about the most in regards to probably getting a Best Picture nod this year. After Wall-e and Ratatouille were talked up as possible contenders the last two years, it seems that Pixar could finally score that coveted nomination it has deserved about 6 or 7 times since Toy Story blew our minds away about 15 years ago. Despite the fact that it is inferior to Wall-e , Ratatouille, Finding Nemo and a few other Pixar classics, Up is definitely one of the more touchingly sweet Pixar films and surely one of the years best when it is all said and done. However, Up also has the most potential to be snubbed out of any film on this list. Despite adding 5 more nominations, one has to wonder if the Academy truly is biased against animated films, even if they are superior. If Wall-e couldn't do it, how could Up make it in? All of this will definitely become more clear in the coming months, so for now all we can do is wait and see.
Besides these ten there are almost more than 20 other films who will now be vying for Best Picture due to this new, wide open field of competition. I expect there to be more than a few suprises as we navigate our way through the rest of 2009's oscar season, and I know that I am not the only one excited by the future possibilities of the Academy Awards.
here is a list of other possible contenders for this year's Best Motion Picture category:
Amelia
An Education
Antichrist
Biutiful
Bright Star
Broken Embraces
Brothers
Cheri
Fish Tank
Green Zone
The Immaginarium of Dr. Parnassus
The Informant
Inglorious Basterds
Julie & Julia
The Last Station
Love Ranch
A Prophet
The Road
A Serious Man
Star Trek
The Tempest
Where The Wild Things Are
Within The Whirlwind
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