Movies of a Petite Aspie

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 -- ...

The Screen Actors Guild awards is similar to the Golden Globes, in that you never truly know who's going to win, and therefore, we can't use these winners as a guide to who will take the ultimate prize at the Academy Awards on February 26th.  I'm especially ignorant when it comes to predicting the winners in the TV categories, but I will give it my best shot.   Jean Dujardin and Uggie the dog in The Artist       George Clooney in The Descendants Octavia Spencer and Viola Davis in The Help Christopher Plummer in Beginners Best Cast in a Motion Picture Winner: The Artist Possible Spoiler: The Help Best Actor in a Leading Role Winner: George Clooney -- The Descendants Possible Spoiler: Jean Dujardin -- The Artist Best Actress in a Leading Role Winner: Viola Davis -- The Help Possible Spoiler: Meryl Streep -- The Iron Lady Best Supporting Actor Winner: Christopher Plummer -- Beginners Long-Shot Spoiler: Kenneth Branagh -- My Week with Mari...

Best Picture 1. The Artist 2. The Descendants 3.The Help 4. Hugo 5. Midnight in Paris 6. War Horse 7. Bridesmaids Best Actor 1. George Clooney -- The Descendants 2. Jean Dujardin -- The Artist 3. Brad Pitt -- Moneyball 4. Leonardo DiCaprio -- J. Edgar 5. Michael Fassbender -- Shame Best Actress 1. Viola Davis -- The Help 2. Meryl Streep -- The Iron Lady 3. Michelle Williams -- My Week with Marilyn 4. Tilda Swinton -- We Need to Talk About Kevin 5. Glenn Close -- Albert Nobbs Best Supporting Actor 1. Christopher Plummer -- Beginners 2. Kenneth Branagh -- My Week with Marilyn 3. Jonah Hill -- Moneyball 4. Albert Brooks -- Drive 5. Andy Serkis -- Rise of the Planet of the Apes Best Supporting Actress 1. Octavia Spencer -- The Help 2. Berenice Bejo -- The Artist 3. Jessica Chastain -- The Help 4. Melissa McCarthy -- Bridesmaids 5. Janet McTeer -- Albert Nobbs Best Director 1. Michel Hazanavicius -- The Artist 2. Martin Scorcese -- Hugo 3. Alexander Payne -- The Descendants 4. Woody A...

 Ladies and gents, my fearless Golden Globes predictions.... Best Picture, Drama: -Winner: The Descendants -Runner-Up: Hugo Best Actress, Drama: -Winner: Viola Davis -- The Help -Runner-Up: Meryl Streep -- The Iron Lady Best Actor, Drama: -Winner: George Clooney -- The Descendants -Runner-Up: Brad Pitt -- Moneyball Best Picture, Comedy/Musical: -Winner: The Artist -Runner-Up: Bridesmaids Best Actress, Comedy/Musical: -Winner: Michelle Williams -- My Week with Marilyn -Runner-Up: Charlize Theron -- Young Adult Best Actor, Comedy/Musical: -Winner: Jean Dujardin -- The Artist -Runner-Up: Ryan Gosling -- Crazy, Stupid, Love Best Animated Film: -Winner: Rango -Runner-Up: Puss in Boots Best Foreign Film: -Winner: A Separation -Runner-Up: The Skin I Live In Best Supporting Actress: -Winner: Octavia Spencer -- The Help -Runner-Up: Janet McTeer -- Albert Nobbs Best Supporting Actor: -Winner: Christopher Plummer -- Beginners -Runner-Up: Albert Brooks -...

The Academy Award nominees won't be announced until the 24th, which gives critics and movie snobs like myself enough time to attempt to guess who will be preparing speeches to accept the penultimate award in cinema. This year, there is truly only front-runner in the major categories, in my opinion. I'm basing my nominations predictions on who/what has received the most number of nominations/wins from various film festivals, critics circles, and other film-related awards. Best Picture 1. The Artist 2. The Descendants 3. Hugo 4. Midnight in Paris 5. The Tree of Life 6. Drive 7. The Help 8. Moneyball 9. War Horse 10. Bridesmaids 11. Shame 12. Melancholia 13. The Ides of March 14. The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo 15. Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close 16. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part II 17. Take Shelter 18. Martha Marcy Marlene 19. Super 8 20. 50/50 Best Actor 1. George Clooney -- The Descendants 2. Jean Dujardin -- The Artist 3. Brad Pitt -- Moneyball 4. Michae...