As stated yesterday, here is my list of possible Best Picture nominees. Tyler's list will posted soon, so keep checking the blog!
1. The Wolf of Wall Street
Based on the true story of Jordan Belfort, from his rise to a wealthy stockbroker living the high life to his fall involving crime, corruption, and the federal government.
Why Should it be Nominated: Martin Scorsese and Leonardo DiCaprio working together for the fifth time = movie magic.
2. Saving Mr. Banks
Author P.L. Travers reflects on her difficult childhood while meeting with filmmaker Walt Disney during production for the adaptation of her eponymous novel, Mary Poppins.
Why Should it be Nominated: It's based on a shockingly true story and if it's done correctly, it may change how people view both Walt Disney and the movie, Mary Poppins. It also includes an excellent cast, including Tom Hanks.
3. August: Osage County
A look at the lives of the strong-willed women of the Weston family, whose paths have diverged until a family crisis brings them back to the Oklahoma house they grew up in, and to the dysfunctional woman who raised them.
Why Should it be Nominated: It's based on an award-winning play. Oh, and it stars Meryl Streep... need I say more?
4. Inside Llewyn Davis
Why Should it be Nominated: The Coen Brothers. Period.
5. The Monuments Men
In a race against time, a crew of art historians and museum curators unite to recover renowned works of art stolen by Nazis before Hitler destroys them.
Why Should it be Nominated: It hosts an all-star cast with some pretty amazing talent powering the film. Also, George Clooney has been on an outstanding streak of being involved in top-notch movies.
6. Gravity
A medical engineer and an astronaut work together to survive after an accident leaves them adrift in space.
Why Should it be Nominated: It's been said by early reviews that it features excellent special effects, great acting, and a unique, interesting story. It could be this year's Life of Pi. Oh, and there's George Clooney again.
7. 12 Years a Slave
In the pre-Civil War United States, Solomon Northup, a free black man from upstate New York, is abducted and sold into slavery.
Why Should it be Nominated: Historical movies have always done well at the Academy Awards and this movie seems to be very well put together, featuring a talented cast.
8. American Hustle
The story of a con artist and his partner in crime, who were forced to work with a federal agent to turn the tables on other cons, mobsters, and politicians - namely, the volatile mayor of impoverished Camden, New Jersey.
Why Should it be Nominated: It's the same director that made Silver Linings Playbook and pretty much the same cast, including Bradley Cooper, Robert De Niro, and Jennifer Lawrence. It also stars Christian Bale and Amy Adams. With a cast like that and a well-established director, David O. Russell, I'm sure it will do well.
9. Blue Jasmine
A life crisis causes a vapid and narcissistic socialite to head to San Francisco, where she tries to reconnect with her sister.
Why Should it be Nominated: It has done extremely well among critics, it has a good cast, and it's said to be yet another Woody Allen classic.
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