The Oscars may seem like eons away, but it's always good to get started early on your Oscar nominee viewing. "But wait," you say, "how can I know what movies to watch if the nominees haven't even been announced yet?" My answer: You can't. But you can guess which movies and stars are most likely to garner nominations, based on reviews, early awards, and various festivals. Here is a very early look at possible Oscar contenders for the 2013 ceremony. (of course, this includes super-long shots, so the number of movies/actors I've listed per category are often far greater than the number of those who'd actually be nominated) Picture Anna Karenina Arbitrage Argo Beasts of the Southern Wild The Dark Knight Rises Django Unchained The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey The Impossible Les Miserables Lincoln Life of Pi The Master Moonrise Kingdom The Sessions Silver Linings Playbook Zero Dark Thirty Actor Ben Affle...
It's time for this petite aspie movie snob to get critical. (Let's face it: it's always time for that).