Well technically speaking, this whole year has had movies that have every opportunity to get a nomination or two. However, when the weather cools down and there is nothing better to do anymore expect work and sleep, the Oscar bait movies come a-knocking.
So far, almost every movie and actor that you expect to get a nomination probably will. Sandra Bullock, Tom Hanks, Meryl Streep. And there are still so many other movies to be discovered. Leo DiCaprio and Scorcese team up again in what is sure to a nomination favorite. And director David O. Russell has another ripped from a true story movie starring the likes of Christian Bale, Bradley Cooper, Jeremy Renner, Amy Adams, and newly-minted Oscar winner Jennifer Lawrence (who won for Russell's last entry). And you just have to know that 12 Years a Slave and Monuments Men are each going to garner an abundance of nominations. Nothing beats the Oscar buzz that movies about slavery and World War II make.
It is not just a year about the Oscar bait movies. In fact, like in recent years (looking at you District 9 and Silver Linings Playbook), movies that no one would imagine getting a nominations solely based on their premise will probably be getting honored. And I do not know about you all, but if Gravity does not manage to pull in a Best Picture nod, I will be the first won to start the revolt.
So please, if you are getting bored because you cannot frolic around outdoors anymore, just go see an Oscar movie. And if you don't like to see one of the pretentious Best Picture ones, just go see The Hobbit. I'm sure it will get some makeup and costume nominations.
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