BEST PICTURE
Because there is no Dreamgirls or Memoirs of a Geshia this year, picking a frontrunner for Best Picture is difficult. I certainly don't think that ANY of these will win, but buzz has favored Sweeney Todd. Sorta. There's also lots of talk about American Gangster and The Kite Runner. I guess that when it comes right down to it, you have to see which one has less potential to suck. Recently, films based on popular novels have not been very good, which hurts Kite Runner. And recently, Russell Crowe, Denzel Washington and Ridley Scott have been in a slump, which hurts American Gangster. But, Johnny Depp, Tim Burton and Helena Bonham Carter have been on top of their game. I guess that's what's helping Sweeney Todd. I just don't think it can do it because it's a very difficult show to adapt.
BEST ACTOR
I understand where the buzz is coming from. Depp is one of the finest actors in Hollywood, and, if done correctly, Sweeney Todd can be a very meaty role. Joaquin Phoenix in Reservation Road started out with all the buzz, but it has already shifted to Depp. Of course, the question one everyone's mind is: can he sing? Well, he has to have SOME chops if Burton is having him do his own singing. And, did anyone else hear that Toni Collette and Annette Bening lobbied for the part of Mrs. Lovett? They'd be perfect! But, of course, Burton gave it to his long-time girlfriend Helena Bonham Carter. She's a great actress, and not a bad pick, but there's no denying that Tim Burton is hardcore neptetist (the casting of best friend Depp isn't very encouraging either).
BEST ACTOR
I understand where the buzz is coming from. Depp is one of the finest actors in Hollywood, and, if done correctly, Sweeney Todd can be a very meaty role. Joaquin Phoenix in Reservation Road started out with all the buzz, but it has already shifted to Depp. Of course, the question one everyone's mind is: can he sing? Well, he has to have SOME chops if Burton is having him do his own singing. And, did anyone else hear that Toni Collette and Annette Bening lobbied for the part of Mrs. Lovett? They'd be perfect! But, of course, Burton gave it to his long-time girlfriend Helena Bonham Carter. She's a great actress, and not a bad pick, but there's no denying that Tim Burton is hardcore neptetist (the casting of best friend Depp isn't very encouraging either).BEST ACTRESS
Reprising her role as Queen Elizabeth I, Cate Blanchett has been buzzed as the frontrunner for Best Actress. While I personally think that Best Actress will go to someone from an out-of-the-blue film (*cough* Snow Cake *cough*), this has everything it takes to pull off a win. But will having won just a few years ago for "The Aviator" effect her? I mean, she's been doing highly acclaimed movies recently, but she didn't do anything in 2005 because of her newborn baby. If you're going to have two wins over 3 years, you should really be on top of your game all three of those years. But 2007 is looking impressive...
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