Movies of a Petite Aspie

Well, the 86th Academy Awards ceremony -- hosted by the sure-to-be-stupendous Ellen DeGeneres -- is only five weeks away.  Here, I'm going to rank the nominees, from most likely to take home one-fourth of an EGOT to least likely, using my miraculous powers of ESP that have yet to surface.   Actor in a Leading Role 1. Matthew McConaughey -- Dallas Buyers Club 2. Chiwetel Ejiofor -- 12 Years a Slave 3. Bruce Dern -- Nebraska 4. Leonardo DiCaprio -- The Wolf of Wall Street 5. Christian Bale -- American Hustle Why: Until the Golden Globes, Critics' Choice Awards, and SAG Awards, I thought that Ejiofor was the front-runner, which his heart-wrenching performance that moved me to tears.  But, after McConaughey picked up all three awards, things have changed drastically.  Ejiofor still has a decent shot, but McConaughey is now the clear favorite, for having transformed himself -- physically and emotionally -- in his role as an emaciated AIDS patient.  He h...

The 2014 Academy Award nominees were announced last Thursday morning, and shortly afterwards, my mind was reeling with disappointment -- edging on sadness, but not quite there, seeing as it is only an awards ceremony (but not really, for me, at least) -- regarding the nominees.  There were many happy surprises, such as the inclusion of Amy Adams ( American Hustle ) in the Best Actress category and Sally Hawkins in the Best Supporting Actress category ( Blue Jasmine ), among others.  However, I cannot help but be frustrated with a number of snubs, which are listed below.  I am also listing those performances/films that were more of a long-shot, but they still hold places in my heart, and in others' hearts (seeing as I have yet to see all of these films).  Oh My God (I Think I Just Had a Heart Attack) Snubs Captain Phillips -- Best Actor (Tom Hanks) Saving Mr. Banks -- Best Actress (Emma Thompson) Flabbergasting, Headscratch-Inducing Snubs 12 Years a Slave -- ...

I'm going to take some guesses -- many of which are quite wild -- as to who will take home Golden Globes this Sunday, hosted again by Tina Fey and Amy Poehler (perfect choice).  I'm going to list my winner predictions, as well as who/what I see as runners-up (or runner-ups?).   Best Motion Picture, Drama: Winner -- 12 Years a Slave Runner-Up -- Gravity Best Actress in a Motion Picture, Drama: Winner -- Cate Blanchett (Blue Jasmine) Runner-Up -- Sandra Bullock (Gravity) Best Actor in a Motion Picture, Drama: Winner -- Chiwetel Ejiofor (12 Years a Slave) Runner-Up -- Matthew McConaughey (Dallas Buyers Club) Best Motion Picture, Musical or Comedy: Winner -- American Hustle Runner-Up -- Inside Llewyn Davis Best Actress in a Motion Picture, Musical or Comedy: Winner -- Meryl Streep (August: Osage County) Runner-Up -- Amy Adams (American Hustle) Best Actor in a Motion Picture, Musical or Comedy: Winner -- Leonardo DiCaprio (The Wolf of Wall Street) Runn...