Oscar derby update: Race for best picture
Now that many Oscar contenders are being widely seen by media and industry wags, I think the race for best picture is becoming clearer. Here's my snapshot of the track as I see it now from my box seat at the Toronto International Film Festival. I won't get to see "The Social Network" until I return to New York on Thursday, but early reviews are in. And they're great, suggesting that we have an official front-runner.
BEST PICTURE
(Front-runners)
"127 Hours"
"Black Swan"
"Inception"
"The King's Speech"
"The Social Network"
"Toy Story 3"
"The Kids Are All Right"
(Possible)
"Blue Valentine"
"Hereafter"
"How to Train Your Dragon"
"Never Let Me Go"
"Secretariat"
"The Way Back"
"Winter's Bone"
MAJOR CONTENDERS STILL NOT SEEN:
"How Do You Know"
"The Fighter"
"For Colored Girls"
"Love and Other Drugs"
"True Grit"
Photos: "The Social Network" (Columbia), left, and "127 Hours" (Fox Searchlight)
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I think Secretariat will be worth the cost of a ticket . . .
Posted by: All Hallows Eve | September 17, 2010 at 10:39 AM
I love the way you summarize the Oscar Race in such a short text. :D I'm with you in your predictions, and I'm really excited for what's happening with The Social Network.
Posted by: Leocdc | September 14, 2010 at 01:12 PM
No "The Town" ?
Posted by: Timothy Nguyen | September 14, 2010 at 12:37 PM
Add the Brit flicks Made in Dagenham and Another Year!
Posted by: Joseph | September 14, 2010 at 11:13 AM
Add the Brit flicks Made in Dagenham and Another Year!
Posted by: Joseph | September 14, 2010 at 11:13 AM