2016 Academy Awards Winners

BEST PICTURE
Spotlight

BEST ACTOR IN A LEADING ROLE
Leonardo DiCaprio, The Revenant

BEST ACTRESS IN A LEADING ROLE
Brie Larson, Room

BEST ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLE
Mark Rylance, Bridge of Spies

BEST ACTRESS IN A SUPPORTING ROLE
Alicia Vikander, The Danish Girl

BEST ANIMATED FEATURE FILM
Inside Out

BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY
Emmanuel Lubezki, The Revenant

BEST COSTUME DESIGN
Jenny Beavan, Mad Max: Fury Road

BEST DIRECTING
Alejandro G. Iñárritu, The Revenant

BEST DOCUMENTARY FEATURE
Amy

BEST DOCUMENTARY SHORT SUBJECT
A Girl in the River: The Price of Forgiveness

BEST FILM EDITING
Margaret Sixel, Mad Max: Fury Road

BEST FOREIGN LANGUAGE FILM
Son of Saul (Hungary)

BEST MAKEUP AND HAIRSTYLING
Lesley Vanderwalt, Elka Wardega and Damian Martin, Mad Max: Fury Road

BEST MUSIC, ORIGINAL SCORE
Ennio Morricone, The Hateful Eight

BEST MUSIC, ORIGINAL SONG
"Writing's on the Wall", Music and Lyric by Sam Smith and Jimmy Napes, Spectre

BEST PRODUCTION DESIGN
Colin Gibson (Production Design), Katie Sharrock and Lisa Thompson (Set Decoration), Mad Max: Fury Road

BEST SHORT FILM, ANIMATED
Bear Story

BEST SHORT FILM, LIVE ACTION
Stutterer

BEST SOUND EDITING
Mark Mangini and David White, Mad Max: Fury Road

BEST SOUND MIXING
Chris Jenkins, Gregg Rudloff and Ben Osmo, Mad Max: Fury Road

BEST VISUAL EFFECTS
Andrew Whitehurst, Paul Norris, Mark Ardington and Sara Bennett, Ex Machina

BEST WRITING, ADAPTED SCREENPLAY
Charles Randolph and Adam McKay, The Big Short

BEST WRITING, ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY
Josh Singer and Tom McCarthy, Spotlight

Comparison between My Prediction and Winner: 14/24
Comment: This year is a harder year to predict because of the close calls in many categories. Mad Max: Fury Road take five technical awards without major wins but it shows the love from the Academy anyway. It is really surprise that Spotlight takes the Best Picture at the end. Mark Rylance is a great win though. We did not expect Ex Machina can take that technical award as well. Too many surprises and I am quite happy for it. LOOK FORWARD TO THE 2017 OSCARS!!

2016 Razzies Winner

WORST PICTURE
Fantastic Four
Fifty Shades of Grey

WORST DIRECTOR
Josh Trank, Fantastic Four

WORST ACTOR
Jamie Dornan, Fifty Shades of Grey

WORST ACTRESS
Dakota Johnson, Fifty Shades of Grey

WORST SUPPORTING ACTOR
Eddie Redmayne, Jupiter Ascending

WORST SUPPORTING ACTRESS
Kaley Cuoco, Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip and The Wedding Ringer

WORST SCREEN COMBO
Jamie Dornan and Dakota Johnson, Fifty Shades of Grey

WORST SCREENPLAY
Kelly Marcel, Fifty Shades of Grey

WORST PREQUEL, REMAKE, RIP-OFF OR SEQUEL
Fantastic Four

THE RAZZIE REDEEMER AWARD
Sylvester Stallone

2016 Academy Awards Full List Final Prediction and Will/Should Win Plus Deliberations (For Some Awards)

I am in bad luck these days. Glad that I can still take a day off to watch the Oscars live. Here are my final predictions.

BEST PICTURE
The Big Short
Bridge of Spies
Brooklyn
Mad Max: Fury Road
The Martian
The Revenant
Room
Spotlight
Will Win: The Revenant
Could Win: The Big Short
Should Win: The Big Short
Personal Favorite: Room
Deliberation: The Revenant seems to take it big this year. It is not the top frontrunner until the end of the season. Spotlight and The Big Short still have their chances to grab the prize. Other nominees look like they are just happy to be nominated at the end. Room does really attract my attention but I have still not yet watched it. Out of the eight nominees this year, I have watched five of them (not including Bridge of Spies, Brooklyn and Mad Max: Fury Road).

BEST ACTOR IN LEADING ROLE
Bryan Cranston, Trumbo
Matt Damon, The Martian
Leonardo DiCaprio, The Revenant
Michael Fassbender, Steve Jobs
Eddie Redmayne, The Danish Girl
Will Win: Leonardo DiCaprio, The Revenant
Could Win: Matt Damon, The Martian
Should Win: Leonardo DiCaprio, The Revenant
Personal Favorite: Eddie Redmayne, The Danish Girl
Deliberation: Everybody says that this year is the year of Leonardo DiCaprio because he still have not earned a statuette yet for his wonderful performances in these years. He was definitely ignored for some of his remarkable roles and this is his eventual reward for his acting career. Honestly, i think Eddie Redmayne is very lucky to get some many good roles for his second nomination in a row. He should have won for this role if he did not win last year since this role is even more challenging. Michael Fassbender is also great in the movie and Matt Damon can finally get his turn for such hilarious and heroic performance. Out of the five nominees, I have watched four of their performances (not including Bryan Cranston).

BEST ACTRESS IN LEADING ROLE
Cate Blanchett, Carol
Brie Larson, Room
Jennifer Lawrence, Joy
Charlotte Rampling, 45 Years
Saoirse Ronan, Brooklyn
Will Win: Brie Larson, Room
Could Win: Saoirse Ronan, Brooklyn
Should Win: Brie Larson, Room
Personal Favorite: Brie Larson, Room
Deliberation: This year is between two younger actresses, Brie Larson and Saoirse Ronan. Two of them gave their best performances of their career and obviously Brie Larson is getting more boost for being a single mom in the movie. Cate Blanchett is great also but the movie seems not too popular among voters. Jennifer Lawrence is getting a nomination again and she may be able to break the record of Meryl Streep one day. Out of the five nominees, I have watched three of their performances (not including Charlotte Rampling and Saoirse Ronan).

BEST ACTOR IN SUPPORTING ROLE
Christian Bale, The Big Short
Tom Hardy, The Revenant
Mark Ruffalo, Spotlight
Mark Rylance, Bridge of Spies
Sylvester Stallone, Creed
Will Win: Sylvester Stallone, Creed
Could Win: Mark Rylance, Bridge of Spies
Should Win: Tom Hardy, The Revenant
Personal Favorite: Mark Ruffalo, Spotlight
Deliberation: Sylvester Stallone should thank the support of the audience and voters for referring his performance as an awarding one. I think that he got this award because of the overdue status. Early frontrunner Mark Rylance can shake things up if he works harder for his campaign. Christian Bale and Tom Hardy deliver a good performance respectively in their films. Mark Ruffalo continues to fight for his final win at the Oscars. Out of the five nominees, I have watched four of their performance (not including Mark Rylance).

BEST ACTRESS IN SUPPORTING ROLE
Jennifer Jason Leigh, The Hateful Eight
Rooney Mara, Carol
Rachel McAdams, Spotlight
Alicia Vikander, The Danish Girl
Kate Winslet, Steve Jobs
Will Win: Alicia Vikander, The Danish Girl
Could Win: Kate Winslet, Steve Jobs
Should Win: Alicia Vikander, The Danish Girl
Personal Favorite: Alicia Vikander, The Danish Girl
Deliberation: Indeed this category is full of competition this year and five of them are able to win at the final stage. However, Alicia Vikander can gain a lot of attention as she has five movies released in 2015. She is the spotlight of both The Danish Girl and Ex Machina. Kate Winslet takes two awards home but at the same time Alicia Vikander did not competed with her for The Danish Girl. The other three nominees are all very great as well. It is a hard pick for me too. Out of the five nominees, I have watched all of their performances.

BEST ANIMATED FEATURE FILM
Anomalisa
Boy and the World
Inside Out
Shaun the Sheep Movie
When Marnie Was There
Will Win: Inside Out
Could Win: Anomalisa
Should Win: Anomalisa
Personal Favorite: Inside Out
Deliberation: People like Inside Out very much due to its originality and the cuteness of the characters. Anomalisa can truly reflect the lives of humans with the presentation of animation. Two features which are less well-known can get into the race. Probably there would be at least one Japanese feature in this category every single year after. Out of the five nominees, I have watched two of them (not including Boy and the World, Shaun the Sheep Movie and When Marnie Was There).

BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY
Ed Lachman, Carol
Robert Richardson, The Hateful Eight
John Seale, Mad Max: Fury Road
Emmanuel Lubezki, The Revenant
Roger Deakins, Sicario
Will Win: Emmanuel Lubezki, The Revenant
Could Win: Ed Lachman, Carol
Should Win: Emmanuel Lubezki, The Revenant
Personal Favorite: Emmanuel Lubezki, The Revenant

BEST COSTUME DESIGN
Sandy Powell, Carol
Sandy Powell, Cinderella
Paco Delgado, The Danish Girl
Jenny Beavan, Mad Max: Fury Road
Jacqueline West, The Revenant
Will Win: Sandy Powell, Carol
Could Win: Jenny Beavan, Mad Max: Fury Road
Should Win: Sandy Powell, Carol
Personal Favorite: Sandy Powell, Carol

BEST DIRECTING
Adam McKay, The Big Short
George Miller, Mad Max: Fury Road
Alejandro G. Iñárritu, The Revenant
Lenny Abrahamson, Room
Tom McCarthy, Spotlight
Will Win: Alejandro G. Iñárritu, The Revenant
Could Win: Adam McKay, The Big Short
Should Win: Adam McKay, The Big Short
Personal Favorite: Adam McKay, The Big Short
Deliberation: Alejandro G. Iñárritu is able to break the record to win Best Directing twice in a row. He is so strong at the later stage of the award season and it is out of my expectation too. Adam McKay's direction to the movie did surprise me as he uses an innovative idea to enrich the movie. George Miller may win this due to overdue status but this is less than likely. Out of the five nominees, I have watched four of their performances (not including George Miller).

BEST DOCUMENTARY FEATURE
Amy
Cartel Land
The Look of Silence
What Happened, Miss Simone?
Winter on Fire: Ukraine's Fight for Freedom
Will Win: Amy
Could Win: The Look of Silence
Should Win: Amy
Personal Favorite: What Happened, Miss Simone?

BEST DOCUMENTARY SHORT SUBJECT
A Girl in the River: The Price of Forgiveness
Body Team 12
Chau, Beyond the Lines
Claude Lanzmann: Spectres of the Shoah
Last Day of Freedom
Will Win: Claude Lanzmann: Spectres of the Shoah
Could Win: Last Day of Freedom
Should Win: A Girl in the River: The Price of Forgiveness
Personal Favorite: Body Team 12

BEST FILM EDITING
Hank Corwin, The Big Short
Margaret Sixel, Mad Max: Fury Road
Stephen Mirrione, The Revenant
Tom McArdle, Spotlight
Maryann Brandon and Mary Jo Markey, Star Wars: The Force Awakens
Will Win: Margaret Sixel, Mad Max: Fury Road
Could Win: Stephen Mirrione, The Revenant
Should Win: Margaret Sixel, Mad Max: Fury Road
Personal Favorite: Hank Corwin, The Big Short

BEST FOREIGN LANGUAGE FILM
A War (Denmark)
Embrace of the Serpent (Columbia)
Mustang (France)
Son of Saul (Hungary)
Theeb (Jordan)
Will Win: Son of Saul (Hungary)
Could Win: Theeb (Jordan)
Should Win: Son of Saul (Hungary)
Personal Favorite: Son of Saul (Hungary)

BEST MAKEUP AND HAIRSTYLING
Love Larson and Eva Von Bahr, The 100-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared
Lesley Vanderwalt, Elka Wardega and Damian Martin, Mad Max: Fury Road
Sian Grigg, Duncan Jarman and Robert A. Pandini, The Revenant
Will Win: Lesley Vanderwalt, Elka Wardega and Damian Martin, Mad Max: Fury Road
Could Win: Sian Grigg, Duncan Jarman and Robert A. Pandini, The Revenant
Should Win: Lesley Vanderwalt, Elka Wardega and Damian Martin, Mad Max: Fury Road
Personal Favorite: Lesley Vanderwalt, Elka Wardega and Damian Martin, Mad Max: Fury Road

BEST MUSIC, ORIGINAL SCORE
Thomas Newman, Bridge of Spies
Carter Burwell, Carol
Ennio Morricone, The Hateful Eight
Jóhann Jóhannsson, Sicario
John Williams, Star Wars: The Force Awakens
Will Win: Ennio Morricone, The Hateful Eight
Could Win: John Williams, Star Wars: The Force Awakens
Should Win: Ennio Morricone, The Hateful Eight
Personal Favorite: John Williams, Star Wars: The Force Awakens

BEST MUSIC, ORIGINAL SONG
"Earned It", Music and Lyric by Abel Tesfaye, Ahmad Balshe, Jason Daheala Quenneville and Stephan Moccio, Fifty Shades of Grey
"Manta Ray", Music and Lyric by J. Ralph and Antony Hegarty, Racing Extinction
"Simple Song #3", Music and Lyric by David Lang, Youth
"Til It Happens to You", Music and Lyric by Diane Warren and Lady Gaga, The Hunting Ground
"Writing's on the Wall", Music and Lyric by Sam Smith and James Napier, Spectre
Will Win: "Til It Happens to You", Music and Lyric by Diane Warren and Lady Gaga, The Hunting Ground
Could Win: "Writing's on the Wall", Music and Lyric by Sam Smith and James Napier, Spectre
Should Win: "Simple Song #3", Music and Lyric by David Lang, Youth
Personal Favorite: "Til It Happens to You", Music and Lyric by Diane Warren and Lady Gaga, The Hunting Ground

BEST PRODUCTION DESIGN
Adam Stockhausen (Production Design), Rena DeAngelo and Bernhard Henrich (Set Decoration), Bridge of Spies
Eve Stewart (Production Design), Michael Standish (Set Decoration), The Danish Girl
Colin Gibson (Production Design), Katie Sharrock and Lisa Thompson (Set Decoration), Mad Max: Fury Road
Arthur Max (Production Design), Celia Bobak and Zoltán Horváth (Set Decoration), The Martian
Jack Fisk (Production Design), Hamish Purdy (Set Decoration), The Revenant
Will Win: Colin Gibson (Production Design), Katie Sharrock and Lisa Thompson (Set Decoration), Mad Max: Fury Road
Could Win: Jack Fisk (Production Design), Hamish Purdy (Set Decoration), The Revenant
Should Win: Colin Gibson (Production Design), Katie Sharrock and Lisa Thompson (Set Decoration), Mad Max: Fury Road
Personal Favorite: Eve Stewart (Production Design), Michael Standish (Set Decoration), The Danish Girl

BEST SHORT FILM - ANIMATED
Bear Story
Prologue
Sanjay's Super Team
We Can't Live without Cosmos
World of Tomorrow
Will Win: Sanjay's Super Team
Could Win: World of Tomorrow
Should Win: Sanjay's Super Team
Personal Favorite: Sanjay's Super Team

BEST SHORT FILM - LIVE ACTION
Ave Maria
Day One
Everything Will Be Okay (Alles Wird Gut)
Shok
Stutterer
Will Win: Shok
Could Win: Stutterer
Should Win: Shok
Personal Favorite: Day One

BEST SOUND EDITING
Mark Mangini and David White, Mad Max: Fury Road
Oliver Tarney, The Martian
Martin Hernandez and Lon Bender, The Revenant
Alan Robert Murray, Sicario
Matthew Wood and David Acord, Star Wars: The Force Awakens
Will Win: Martin Hernandez and Lon Bender, The Revenant
Could Win: Matthew Wood and David Acord, Star Wars: The Force Awakens
Should Win: Martin Hernandez and Lon Bender, The Revenant
Personal Favorite: Matthew Wood and David Acord, Star Wars: The Force Awakens

BEST SOUND MIXING
Andy Nelson, Gary Rydstrom and Drew Kunin, Bridge of Spies
Chris Jenkins, Gregg Rudloff and Ben Osmo, Mad Max: Fury Road
Paul Massey, Mark Taylor and Mac Ruth, The Martian
Jon Taylor, Frank A. Montaño, Randy Thom and Chris Duesterdiek, The Revenant
Andy Nelson, Christopher Scarabosio and Stuart Wilson, Star Wars: The Force Awakens
Will Win: Jon Taylor, Frank A. Montaño, Randy Thom and Chris Duesterdiek, The Revenant
Could Win: Andy Nelson, Christopher Scarabosio and Stuart Wilson, Star Wars: The Force Awakens
Should Win: Jon Taylor, Frank A. Montaño, Randy Thom and Chris Duesterdiek, The Revenant
Personal Favorite: Andy Nelson, Christopher Scarabosio and Stuart Wilson, Star Wars: The Force Awakens

BEST VISUAL EFFECTS
Andrew Whitehurst, Paul Norris, Mark Ardington and Sara Bennett, Ex Machina
Andrew Jackson, Tom Wood, Dan Oliver and Andy Williams, Mad Max: Fury Road
Richard Stammers, Anders Langlands, Chris Lawrence and Steven Warner, The Martian
Rich McBride, Matthew Shumway, Jason Smith and Cameron Waldbauer, The Revenant
Roger Guyett, Patrick Tubach, Neal Scanlan and Chris Corbould, Star Wars: The Force Awakens
Will Win: Roger Guyett, Patrick Tubach, Neal Scanlan and Chris Corbould, Star Wars: The Force Awakens
Could Win: Rich McBride, Matthew Shumway, Jason Smith and Cameron Waldbauer, The Revenant
Should Win: Roger Guyett, Patrick Tubach, Neal Scanlan and Chris Corbould, Star Wars: The Force Awakens
Personal Favorite: Roger Guyett, Patrick Tubach, Neal Scanlan and Chris Corbould, Star Wars: The Force Awakens

BEST WRITING, ADAPTED SCREENPLAY
Charles Randolph and Adam McKay, The Big Short
Nick Hornby, Brooklyn
Phyllis Nagy, Carol
Drew Goddard, The Martian
Emma Donoghue, Room
Will Win: Charles Randolph and Adam McKay, The Big Short
Could Win: Emma Donoghue, Room
Should Win: Emma Donoghue, Room
Personal Favorite: Emma Donoghue, Room

BEST WRITING, ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY
Matt Charman, Ethan Coen and Joel Coen, Bridge of Spies
Alex Garland, Ex Machina
Pete Docter, Meg LeFauve, Josh Cooley and Ronnie Del Carmen, Inside Out
Josh Singer and Tom McCarthy, Spotlight
Andrea Berloff, Jonathan Herman, S. Leigh Savidge and Alan Wenkus, Straight Outta Compton
Will Win: Josh Singer and Tom McCarthy, Spotlight
Could Win: Pete Docter, Meg LeFauve, Josh Cooley and Ronnie Del Carmen, Inside Out
Should Win: Andrea Berloff, Jonathan Herman, S. Leigh Savidge and Alan Wenkus, Straight Outta Compton
Personal Favorite: Alex Garland, Ex Machina

戀戀小情歌 God Help the Girl (2014)

電影名稱：戀戀小情歌 God Help the Girl
產地：英國 GBR
上映日期：23 October 2014
觀看日期：30 October 2014
片長：112 Minutes
導演：Stuart Murdoch
演出：Emily Browning, Olly Alexander, Hannah Murray

影評：
我一直都覺得音樂的力量很神奇，它有著一般藝術產品的感染力，但又可以讓聽眾很容易便可以學會唱起來，在不同場合上以音樂表現自己的情感。我日常接觸較多的音樂為流行歌曲，無論粵語、國語或英語，只要我喜愛的我就會把它們學起來；儘管我的歌藝不是很好，有時候唱歌真的可以抒發自己的壓力及情緒。對比於電影，音樂算是較便宜的消遣，而且所需時間並不會很長，大概五分鐘左右已經可以瞭解當中的故事。好的歌曲總能打動我們的心，教懂我們新的東西，甚至可以令人的狀態變好一點。因此有很多都會像電影中的女主角一樣，想盡辦法追尋自己的音樂夢，現今的香港也越來越多這種充滿熱誠的年青人。電影講述一名患有厭食症的女生Eve(Emily Browning飾)逃離精神病院到格拉斯哥追尋音樂夢，在途中遇上音樂愛好者James(Olly Alexander飾)和他的學生Cassie(Hannah Murray飾)，三人很快成為朋友。Eve將自己的音樂交給人氣樂團Wobbly-Legged Rat的主唱Anton(Pierre Boulanger飾)，希望他能協助她的事業發展，Anton借此事開始和Eve約會。Eve、James和Cassie組成名為God Help the Girl的樂隊後到處演出，Eve發現Anton從來沒有協助她，因為他認為她的音樂水準太低，二人的感情開始出現缺口；暗戀Eve的James發現他倆的情侶關係，於是決定遠離Eve。Eve在寂寞中開始了服食藥物的惡習，返回精神病院接受治療後，打算到倫敦修讀音樂；God Help the Girl樂隊在完成最後一場演唱會之後，Eve便到倫敦進修。

Emily Browning是一位澳洲的演員，她每一次演出的角色都很獨特，給人一種很有個性的形象。她很年輕的時候已經開始電影演出，當中的代表作包括Sucker Punch、The Uninvited及Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events。她在電影中的演出依然維持她獨特的作風，很有個性地將角色的各方面演繹，她的唱歌技巧也大大提升了她飾演這個角色的說服力。她暫時沒有電影的製作，不過我的確很期待她的下一次演出。Olly Alexander來自英國，他是樂隊Years & Years的主唱，同時也參演過不少銀幕上的演出，包括Bright Star、Gulliver's Travels及Great Expectations。他的演出令我覺得他是一位可塑性高的演員，因為角色的要求與他日常的形象有很大分別，然而他在唱歌的部分也處理得不錯。他亦暫時沒有參演電影的計劃，有機會的話他應該會再在銀幕上出現。Hannah Murray也是來自英國，她是一路以來都很專注電影及電視劇的演出，作品有Chatroom、Dark Shadows及The Numbers Station。她在電影中的演出沒有很突出，除了她的歌喉不算是很好以外，她的演技也相對幼嫩，在兩位經驗較豐富的演員之間，更突顯出她的普通。她的下一部推介是El elegido，這是一齣法國劇情片，看起來有不錯的發揮機會。

此類電影的重要元素是其歌曲能否與劇情連貫起來，特別是這一類原創的製作，演員們的演繹對電影的表達有很大的影響。一眾年青的演員們沒有任何一個特別突出，但整體來講他們可以成功地帶動電影的氣氛及節奏，讓觀眾受到電影的輕鬆歡樂的氣氛感染。電影中的歌曲、演員的走動及舞蹈是很引人入勝的，不過到電影尾段情節開始沒有很明確，而且有點刻意地中和電影大部分時間的歡愉感。小弟非常喜歡電影的主題曲"God Help the Girl'，原因在於其中一句歌詞"God Help the Girl Who Needs All the Help She Can Get"，總是覺得有點從容隨意，不知道大家對歌曲的要求又是怎樣的？

評分：
故事：27/50
演員：21/35
效果：8/15
總分：56/100

辯父律師 The Judge (2014)

電影名稱：辯父律師 The Judge
產地：美國 USA
上映日期：16 October 2014
觀看日期：30 October 2014
片長：141 Minutes
導演：David Dobkin
演出：Robert Downey, Jr., Robert Duvall

影評：
我們的社會需要制定一套規矩，生活在內的人必須遵守，為的是保持社會內的秩序及完整，我們會稱這套規矩為「法律」。我記得在我的預科年代，有一科名為「中國語文及文化」，有部分內容關於中國人參照歷史事蹟而悟出的人生道德觀，當中有講過一個案例：假如你的父母犯了罪，作為子女的我們應該伸張正義、大義滅親；還是嘗試理解當中原因，視乎情況酌情處理呢？這些題目並沒有預設立場，只要有理據論證便可。我個人對於兩者都很重視，法律在社會上有其作用，但往往有權或有錢的人士都可以逃避責任；而親情也是非常重要的一環，我們總會有著更多的惻隱及容忍之心。當我處於分岔路上，我並不會一顧一切維護自己認識的人，因為有些事情人始終不能逃避屬於自己的責任。電影中的律師Hank Palmer(Robert Downey, Jr.飾)想盡辦法為自己的父親辯護，即使他們關係不算很好，他的行為仍彰顯對父親的孝義。Hank是一名在芝加哥很有名的辯護律師，正跟前妻爭奪女兒撫養權的他返回位於Indiana的老家出席母親的喪禮，他的父親Joseph Palmer(Robert Duvall飾)、哥哥和弟弟都有在喪禮出現，然而父親對他的態度十分冷漠。隔天，Hank發現父親的座駕有損毀的痕跡，懷疑父親醉駕後失憶，在準備離開老家再也不回去之際，他的父親被警察局抓回去問話。檢控官Dwight Dickham(Billy Bob Thornton飾)看見身為法官的Joseph Palmer被懷疑殺人，決定控告他一級謀殺；Hank為父親進行辯護，在過程中發現父親正在進行化療，他們可以引用這個事實以解釋為何父親沒有記得事發情況，但父親斷言拒絕。Hank最後打算不理會父親的意見，以他的病況作辯護理由，不過父親在庭上承認雖然他對當晚的事情完全沒有印象，不過他覺得自己是有蓄意殺死受害者的。他最後被判殺人罪(並不是一級謀殺)，在七個月後獲保外就醫釋放；Hank和父親的關係變好，父親在他倆的釣魚活動期間安詳地去世，心裡已肯定自己兒子的能力。

Robert Downey, Jr.年輕時放蕩不羈，很早期已經在影圈成名，期間沉淪毒海，不停地進出戒毒中心，直至2010年才正式遠離毒品。他很年輕便開始在銀幕上演出，所以參演過的電影為數不少，代表作有Chaplin、Tropic Thunder及Marvel/Iron Man系列等。他在電影的演出證明他本身的演技，雖則他大部分的作品都是賣座的商業電影，然而他在處理這個角色時很踏實自然，沒有存在半點的浮誇感或英雄主義，的確令觀眾對他這位演員耳目一新。他的下一部推介是另一Marvel系列電影Captain America: Civil War，可算是他賺錢及提升人氣的好時機。Robert Duvall是少數曾經參軍的演員，他在韓戰時曾經服役，之後便開始其演藝生涯。他原本已多次獲提名Academy Awards的個人獎項，代表作包括The Godfather、Tender Mercies及The Apostle等。他在電影的演出是非常精彩的，尤其是當他和Robert Downey, Jr.做對手戲時，他在不同階段的態度轉變是到位的，小弟個人尤其欣賞他最後上庭作證的那一段戲，難怪他到最後仍然可以得到Academy Award最佳男配角的提名。他的下一部推介是In Dubious Battle，這電影講的是30年代的勞工運動，他的角色不是很主要的，還看電影的處理手法及宣傳。

電影用了兒子為父親辯護脫罪的過程為主線，在兩個多小時內將主要情節適當地敍述，而且電影並沒有插入太多旁枝，整體來說能讓觀眾在沒有悶場的情況下，容易明白電影的內容，並且了解到電影的主題。電影中演員的演出很寫實，令觀眾不太困難便可代入戲中的角色，貼題的演出並沒有刻意放大戲中的焦點，讓觀眾看得十分舒服。電影沒有甚麼特效可言，很直接了當地利用基本的剪接及攝影技巧將電影情節敍述，真正做到「Less is More」的意思。人對任何事情總會站在自己願意相信的立場，即使對立面掌握著如何充分的理據，我們都會視而不見，社會稱這種為「偏見」；可是只要有人存在的地方，它就必定存在，所以法律及人情並不一定是唯一的選擇，不同意法律的人也不見得一定會站在人情的角度上看，他們也是有機會給蒙蔽的。

評分：
故事：43/50
演員：30/35
效果：10/15
總分：83/100

未來叛變 The Giver (2014)

電影名稱：未來叛變 The Giver
產地：加拿大 CAN 美國 USA 南非 ZAF
上映日期：16 October 2014
觀看日期：23 October 2014
片長：97 Minutes
導演：Phillip Noyce
演出：Brenton Thwaites, Odeya Rush, Jeff Bridges

影評：
過年前後在香港和台灣都發生了一些值得我們關注的事情：先有台灣在農曆年除夕發生大地震，導致多人傷亡，民眾也盡自己最大的努力拯救遇難者；香港在年初一凌晨發生「魚蛋革命」，一眾市民與警察對恃，為的是維護旺角街頭小販可於假期前夕擺賣，保留香港懷舊特色。小弟不想在政治立場上評論時事新聞，因為自身並沒有偏向某一個方向，我比較關心的是我認為對的事情。在台灣，因為大樓的工程沒有妥善做好，很多家庭因而破碎，可能是我對台灣有情意結，看到這個新聞我會很不開心，還會繼續留意事情發展。在香港，看到在新聞上不同立場的人士互相攻擊，而且傳媒也只側重報導民眾如何暴力，令社會上很多人士都認為革命者是不值得原諒的刁民；小弟認為此事只是政府有意地挑起民眾的憤怒，而民眾的反應也正中下懷，好讓特區政府將一部分的事實向中央呈報；雖然我不太認同部分民眾過於激動的表現(如向他人投擲地下的磚頭)，但抗爭的民眾背後有誰在指揮呢？這個從來不是大眾談論的焦點。這齣電影的世界就是不一樣，裡面所有事情，甚至連每人的生命也早已被安排，發生狀況的機會幾乎是零，然而往往在某個時候一名救世主會出現拯救大家脫離命運註定的控制。在一次大破壞後，社會被一套規律及少數人控制，而整個社會只有一個「記憶接收者」，他的職責是接收所有過去的記憶，協助長老在社會上作出決定。社會上每個人的職業也早已被安排，Jonas(Brenton Thwaites飾)、Asher(Cameron Monaghan飾)和Fiona(Odeya Rush飾)都很期待在十六歲時會被安排甚麼工作。Jonas成為下一任「記憶接收者」，他需要從上一任「記憶接收者」The Giver(Jeff Bridges飾)接收記憶，過程中他了解到社會的「流放」代表刻意殺死的意思，他也學會人的不同情緒，並以接吻形式向Fiona表達愛意。Jonas的父親(Alexander Skarsgård飾)將一個嬰兒帶返家中照顧，Jonas發現該嬰兒有一個和他一樣的印記，懷疑他有可能成為下一任「記憶接收者」，於是將他知道的事物都傳授給那嬰兒。The Giver和Jonas認為只有衝出社區邊界才能幫到整個社會的人，於是Jonas決定Fiona結伴，並帶走嬰兒，可是Fiona沒有同意，只是協助Jonas完成任務。Asher後來被首席長老(Meryl Streep飾)委派狙擊Jonas，他刻意放過Jonas；Fiona被判「流放」，The Giver將記憶釋放令眾人清醒過來。Jonas最後成功衝出社區，回到記憶中的房子，決意將美好的記憶及色彩帶回社區。

Brenton Thwaites是一名澳洲演員，以Heath Ledger和Hugh Jackman為參考對象的他在畢業後很快便移居美國追夢，他大概只有五年演戲經驗，作品包括Oculus、The Signal及Maleficent。在電影中他佔有較多戲份，但表現沒有十分亮麗，其演出跟一般烏托邦式電影的英雄主角差不多，而且不論群戲還是對手戲都沒有很突出，實在令小弟有點失望。他的下一部推介是Gods of Egypt，電影的賣點為非常吸引的電腦特效，他的演出應該跟這次沒有很大分別。Odeya Rush來自以色列，她的樣貌有一種中東地區的色彩，是一位美人胚子，她在2013年移居美國前不懂得以英語跟別人溝通，她曾參演的電影有The Odd Life of Timothy Green及When the Devil Comes。她在電影的表現演出在預料之內，在不太多的發揮機會下，她的演出不過不失，可惜的是沒有令觀眾對她留下深刻印象。她的下一部推介是Hunter's Prayer，此電影屬商業電影性質，有機會助她提高知名度。Jeff Bridges已年屆六十，他從小便已經開始自己的演藝事業，參演過的電影數之不盡，代表作有King Kong、令他奪得Academy Award最佳男主角的Crazy Heart及True Grit。他的演出算是全電影較好的一個，在和Brenton Thwaites的對手戲中，他的表演的確比對手優勝，即使跟Meryl Streep一同演出時，也展現出他豐富的演戲經驗及較純熟的演技，這位演員值得更多的演出機會。他的下一部推介是Comancheria，電影有關保衛家園並充滿罪惡感的故事，他的發揮應有相當的水準。

電影改編自同名小說，而這本小說可算是烏托邦式青年讀物之始祖，可能是年代比較久遠，當中的情節並沒有很現代化，即使到現在才將小說改拍成電影，舊的色彩依然存在。電影情節在當時算是很新穎的構思，到現在則有一種新舊不如的感覺。演員方面也沒有為電影加分，不過可以讓新晉演員在銀幕上有發揮是可取的。電影中的世界也沒有像其他同類型電影一樣使用大量的電腦特效，看到的是一個採用不同科技以協助人類生活的世界，但當中的人類卻缺少了現今社會非常重視的個人自由。自由當然不應被過份剝削，但我們作為自由的擁有者，亦不應借此而做出一些不顧後果及損害他人(包括任何方面)的動作。

評分：
故事：33/50
演員：26/35
效果：7/15
總分：66/100

2016 British Academy Film Awards Winners

FILM IN 2016
The Revenant

OUTSTANDING BRITISH FILM IN 2016
Brooklyn

FILM NOT IN THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE IN 2016
Wild Tales

ANIMATED FILM IN 2016
Inside Out

DOCUMENTARY IN 2016
Amy

BRITISH SHORT FILM IN 2016
Operator

BRITISH SHORT ANIMATION IN 2016
Edmond

DIRECTOR IN 2016
Alejandro González Iñárritu, The Revenant

LEADING ACTOR IN 2016
Leonardo DiCaprio, The Revenant

LEADING ACTRESS IN 2016
Brie Larson, Room

SUPPORTING ACTOR IN 2016
Mark Rylance, Bridge of Spies

SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN 2016
Kate Winslet, Steve Jobs

ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY IN 2016
Tom McCarthy and Josh Singer, Spotlight

ADAPTED SCREENPLAY IN 2016
Adam McKay and Charles Randolph, The Big Short

CINEMATOGRAPHY IN 2016
Emmanuel Lubezki, The Revenant

EDITING IN 2016
Margaret Sixel, Mad Max: Fury Road

PRODUCTION DESIGN IN 2016
Colin Gibson and Lisa Thompson, Mad Max: Fury Road

COSTUME DESIGN IN 2016
Jenny Beavan, Mad Max: Fury Road

MAKE-UP AND HAIR IN 2016
Lesley Vanderwalt and Damian Martin, Mad Max: Fury Road

SPECIAL VISUAL EFFECTS IN 2016
Chris Corbould, Roger Guyett, Paul Kavanagh and Neal Scanlan, Star Wars: The Force Awakens

SOUND IN 2016
Lon Bender, Chris Duesterdiek, Martin Hernandez, Frank A. Montaño, Jon Taylor and Randy Thom, The Revenant

ORIGINAL FILM MUSIC IN 2016
Ennio Morricone, The Hateful Eight

OUTSTANDING DEBUT BY A BRITISH WRITER, DIRECTOR OR PRODUCER IN 2016 Rupert Lloyd and Naji Abu Nowar, Theeb

EE RISING STAR IN 2016
John Boyega (Film in 2015 includes Star Wars: The Force Awakens)

鼓動真我 Whiplash (2014)

電影名稱：鼓動真我 Whiplash
產地：美國 USA
上映日期：16 October 2014
觀看日期：16 October 2014
片長：107 Minutes
導演：Damien Chazelle
演出：Miles Teller, J.K. Simmons

影評：
夢想與現實的距離為何？現今很多人都認為我們應趁年輕時懂得去追夢，勇敢嘗試並豐富自己人生的體驗；另外有一些人則認為我們應腳踏實地，先解決我們在生活上的需求，再追尋其他的人生價值。我們在社會上可以看到不少成功把夢想變成現實的人，他們過著很愉快美滿的生活，不過我們看到的只是他們風光的一面。每個人都一定會發夢，然而自身的能力往往是我們萬向夢想路途上的障礙，因為很多人只會辨認到自己的夢想，而忽略追尋夢想的過程及付出。媒體報導的故事總是極具鼓勵性，只是很多讀者清楚了解後決定放棄夢想，原因在於付出不保證有同等的收穫。電影中的主角Andrew(Miles Teller飾)同樣經歷過追夢時期的低潮，不過他所選擇的面對方式卻有所不同。他非常熱愛打鼓，夢想成為一位舉世知名的鼓手。著名的指揮家Terence Fletcher(J.K. Simmons飾)一天晚上偷聽到他的練習後，便邀請Andrew以後備鼓手的身份，參與樂團的練習。不過Fletcher是一位對學生很暴躁的導師，他甚至向Andrew擲椅子、當眾侮辱他及掌摑他。在一次爵士樂比賽中，Andrew取替了首席鼓手Carl順利演出，Fletcher隨即讓Andrew坐上首席鼓手之位置。不久，Fletcher招攬另一名鼓手取替Andrew的位置，他深深不忿地苦練鼓技至雙手流血，並為了專心學業而跟女友分手。Fletcher向樂團透露他以前有一個很有才華的學生Sean不幸意外身亡，然而他在樂團中開始練習新曲目，Andrew在試演中獲得最後的演出機會。在前往比賽場地途中，Andrew發現鼓棍遺留在租車中心；他跟Fletcher吵架後，便折返取回鼓棍趕至會場，途中不幸遇上交通意外，受了傷的他堅持演出，但Fletcher不忍其表現強差人意而中場終止，並暗示Andrew他的音樂生涯到此為止，他忍不住上前襲擊Fletcher而被退學。Andrew之後決定以匿名身分作證，以指證Fletcher的教學方法導致學生自殺，他也因此被解僱。幾個月後，Andrew放棄音樂並申請其他院校，他看見Fletcher在一家酒吧演出，兩人聊了起來，Fletcher坦言嚴厲的方法只為教出好的學生，他亦邀請Andrew參加其樂團於音樂節的演出。Fletcher打算藉是次演出讓Andrew出洋相，因為他知道Andrew是當初指證他的匿名者，不過Andrew在演出結束後馬上以鼓樂開始另一首樂曲的演奏，Fletcher措手不及地跟隨著他的節奏，Andrew最後憑精彩的獨奏部分結束，二人心裡又有其他的主意了。

Miles Teller主修戲劇，出道前曾經遇過嚴重的交通意外，因而在他臉上及頸上留下不少的疤痕。他在第一次電影演出前已經參演不少短片累積經驗，代表作有Rabbit Hole、The Spectacular Now及Divergent系列。他在電影中的演出一點也不幼嫩，雖然角色的背景跟他本來的其實有點類似，但觀眾看到的是他投入精準的演出，而且他一路以來所演出的角色都有所變化，很適合不同類型的電影，所以我個人認為他的進步很快，而且他的路途將會走得很遙遠。他的下一部推介是Get a Job，這部喜劇對當地年輕人應該會產生很多共鳴，小弟也覺得電影的幽默感會很強。J.K. Simmons從影經驗豐富，他從舞台走到電視圈再走至電影圈，當中經歷過的為數不少，他甚至涉獵至配音的範疇。他參演的電影大約八十部，作品包括Spider-Man系列、Juno及Up in the Air。他在電影中的演出是亮點，因為他一向的演出都不太受注目，觀眾沒有想過他這個角色能夠有這樣的爆發力，其光芒將同樣演得出色的男主角稍為比了下去，只能說他是這個角色的合適人選。他的下一部推介是The Runaround，電影屬於喜劇類型，我有點期待看他的喜劇演出如何。

電影是改編至導演同名的短片，內容很適合我們這個年紀的觀眾去欣賞，明白追夢到底是怎麼樣的一回事。電影的內容沒有很花巧及支線，讓觀眾很容易了解故事的概要，也不需要花太多時間去消化及思考，而結尾二人相視而笑的一幕令觀眾有著不同的解讀。電影的選角也很恰當，一個經驗豐富的演員配搭一位很有潛質的新星，其他配角又處於不會過份搶鏡的情況下，突顯了電影中兩位男角之間的互動。電影的剪接手法也獲得不少人的讚賞，而小弟較喜歡電影中所沿用的音樂編排，總是覺得有份讓人衝夢的感覺。其實追夢並不是那麼困難，充實自己的能力更加容易，反而自身踏出第一步的勇氣才是關鍵之處。

評分：
故事：47/50
演員：26/35
效果：11/15
總分：84/100

男孩像他 The Way He Looks (Hoje Eu Quero Voltar Sozinho) (2014)

電影名稱：男孩像他 The Way He Looks (Hoje Eu Quero Voltar Sozinho)
產地：巴西 BRA
上映日期：9 October 2014
觀看日期：9 October 2014
片長：96 Minutes
導演：Daniel Ribeiro
演出：Ghilherme Lobo, Fabio Audi, Tess Amorim

影評：
踏入新一年，先在這裡祝大家新年快樂、身體健康。這幾年當我跟家人去親戚家拜年的時候，他們通常都會問我現在做甚麼工作，或者有沒有談戀愛之類的問題，眼見身邊跟我差不多年紀的表哥姐都已經結婚了，他們當然後好奇這個外表比較神秘的我的感情狀況。我並不打算在此討論我的感情狀況，只是想講一下社會上一般人的擇偶條件。雖然我沒有做過統計，但是從朋友口中得知擇偶條件主要有三個元素：性格、外貌及經濟狀況。如果就這三個元素而言，小弟的自身條件是非常低的，尤其是第二個項目。無論不同的人在擇偶方面的價值觀上有多大分別，大部分的人都不會忽略一個隱形的元素：對象的性別。小弟並沒有鼓吹同性戀或雙性戀風氣之嫌，不過人與人之間的感情並不是很容易地因為雙方的性別而改變，不少的故事或網上短片經常都會有以下一句對白：「假如你是異性的話，我一定會愛上你」，然而講出這句說話的人其實已經掩蓋不了自己的感覺，只是想盡辦法逃避現實。電影中的男主角Leonardo(Ghilherme Lobo飾)天生患有眼疾而失明，他能真正做到只用內心感受其他人的對待。Leo有一個異性好友Giovana(Tess Amorim飾)，年輕的他們在討論戀愛的問題，Leo相信沒有人想跟他談戀愛。Giovana每天都會陪伴Leo回家，而Leo的父母也很擔心獨留Leo在家，但Leo認為有足夠的能力照顧自己。放假後，一位新同學Gabriel(Fabio Audi飾)坐在Leo後面的空位，他跟Leo和Giovana也開始熟稔，Giovana坦言對Gabriel產生愛慕之情。Leo在一次獨自回家的路上遭同班同學捉弄，他回家後向父母表達心中的不滿，認為他們過份保護自己。於是Leo打算申請到海外交流，但程序上需要先通知其父母。Gabriel和Leo合作完成專題，他倆一起去看電影，又一起研究盲人文字及觀星。校方通知Leo美國有合適的學校讓他去交流，不過他也先要得到父母的同意，他最後接受父親的勸告放棄交流的想法。Leo和Gabriel因專題研習而變成好朋友，Gabriel也取代了Giovana的位置，每天負責陪Leo回家，此舉令Giovana非常不滿。他們三人之後去了一個同學的派對，Giovana依然對Leo很生氣，但看見Leo在遊戲中被人戲弄，不忍心地將他拉走，Leo反而覺得她很煩，Gabriel見狀堅持送他回家，但Leo怪責身邊的人都想要去控制自己，連接吻的自由都不給他，Gabriel親了Leo一下後便逃走。Giovana和Leo在學校露營旅行中和好，Leo在喝醉後坦言自己對Gabriel產生好感，Giovana在錯愕後支持Leo，並著Gabriel去找他，Gabriel向Leo告白，二人最終成為戀人，Giovana則在他們身邊給予支持。

Ghilherme Lobo是一位巴西的年輕演員，在現實生活他並不是一位盲人或同性戀者，他是藉著此影片前身的短片出道的，所以至今仍未有很多的經驗。他的演出很形神俱備，他需要生活在盲人的世界，同時也要面對自己與眾不同的感情世界，角色的挑戰性相當高，但作為新手的他卻沒有半點生疏，相信他為準備此角色付出了很多時間及精神。他的下一部推介是Má Adolescência，暫時不知道故事內容，對南美電影有興趣的觀眾可追蹤一下。Fabio Audi算是電影素人，他在演出這齣電影以後，並沒有繼續在電影圈發展的意圖。他在電影中飾演一個受人仰慕的角色，其實難度上當然沒有另一男主角高，不過要克服心理障礙演出並不容易，只能說他基本上已做到角色的要求了，只是沒有很深入地發揮這個角色。他應該不會再有任何演出了，希望他日後的發展會更好就是了。Tess Amorim跟Fabio Audi一樣，都是拍罷此片後再沒有進行任何拍攝。她在電影中的演出很合理，但由於她在感情上的發揮較為表面，所以給人的感覺像是一個花瓶，作為新人而言其實已經很不錯。她暫時都不會在銀幕上出現，希望下次看到她的時候，她的演技會有進步。

電影在國際上有一定的矚目程度，因為它其實改編自一齣同名的短片，而短片在網上曾經製造很大的迴響。此電影為巴西去年報告參加最佳外語片的電影，內容非常簡單直接，運用了年輕人純真不複雜的內心世界，講出他們對世界的恐懼，並跟隨自己心意放膽去愛，和現代社會其麼都要顧忌的我們有很大的對比。電影沿用短片的演員，讓預先看過短片的觀眾更快投入劇情的發展。電影沒有運用大量的輔助技巧如攝影、音樂等感染觀眾，反而單純地以內容及演出吸引觀眾的眼睛。整體而言電影傳達的訊息很直接，就是叫我們放手去愛，用心感受身邊的人事。我覺得大家其實可以先不用外在的條件判別對一個人的印象，因為相處才是建立關係的第一步，最後說不定會有意外收穫，認識到能交心的朋友和伴侶。

評分：
故事：43/50
演員：25/35
效果：8/15
總分：76/100

2016 Academy Awards Supporting Actress Series

Nominee: Jennifer Jason Leigh
Picture for Nomination: The Hateful Eight
Age: 53
From: United States
Filmography: Anomalisa (2015), Me (2014), Welcome to Me (2014), Alex of Venice (2014), Jake Squared (2013), Hateship Loveship (2013), The Moment (2013), Kill Your Darlings (2013), The Spectacular Now (2013), Greenberg (2010), Synecdoche, New York (2008), Margot at the Wedding (2007), Rag Tale (2005), The Jacket (2005), Childstar (2004), Palindromes (2004), The Machinist (2004), In the Cut (2003), Road to Perdition (2002), Hey Arnold! The Movie (2002), The Quickie (2001), The Anniversary Party (2001), The Man Who Wasn't There (2001), Skipped Parts (2000), The King Is Alive (2000), eXistenZ (1999), A Thousand Acres (1997), Washington Square (1997), Bastard Out of Carolina (1996), Kansas City (1996), Georgia (1995), Dolores Claiborne (1995), Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle (1994), The Hudsucker Proxy (1994), Short Cuts (1993), The Prom (1992), Single White Female (1992), Rush (1991), Crooked Hearts (1991), Backdraft (1991), Miami Blues (1990), Last Exit to Brooklyn (1989), The Big Picture (1989), Heart of Midnight (1988), Under Cover (1987), Sister, Sister (1987), The Men's Club (1986), The Hitcher (1986), Flesh+Blood (1985), Grandview, U.S.A. (1984), Easy Money (1983), Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982), Wrong Is Right (1982), Eyes of a Stranger (1981), The Spy Who Never Was (1976)

Academy Awards History in Acting:
This is her first nomination in Acting Categories.

Achievements in Acting:
2016 British Academy Film Awards Best Supporting Actress Nomination for The Hateful Eight
2016 Golden Globes Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture Nomination for The Hateful Eight
1995 Golden Globes Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama Nomination for Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle

Nominee: Rooney Mara
Picture for Nomination: Carol
Age: 30
From: United States
Filmography: Pan (2015), Trash (2014), Her (2013), Side Effects (2013), Ain't Them Bodies Saints (2013), The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2011), The Social Network (2010), A Nightmare on Elm Street (2010), Tanner Hall (2009), Youth in Revolt (2009), Dare (2009), Friends (with Benefits) (2009), The Winning Season (2009), Dream Boy (2008)

Academy Awards History in Acting:
2012 Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role Nomination for The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo

Achievements in Acting:
2016 Screen Actors Guild Awards Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role Nomination for Carol
2016 British Academy Film Awards Best Supporting Actress Nomination for Carol
2016 Golden Globes Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama Nomination for Carol
2015 Cannes Film Festival Best Actress for Carol
2012 Golden Globes Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama Nomination for The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo

Nominee: Rachel McAdams
Picture for Nomination: Spotlight
Age: 37
From: Canada
Filmography: Southpaw (2015), Aloha (2015), The Little Prince (2015), Every Thing Will Be Fine (2015), A Most Wanted Man (2014), About Time (2013), Passion (2012), To the Wonder (2012), The Vow (2012), Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows (2011), Midnight in Paris (2011), Morning Glory (2010), Sherlock Holmes (2009), The Time Traveler's Wife (2009), State of Play (2009), Married Life (2007), The Lucky Ones (2007), The Family Stone (2005), Wedding Crashers (2005), Red Eye (2005), The Notebook (2004), Mean Girls (2004), The Hot Chick (2002), Perfect Pie (2002), My Name Is Tanino (2002)

Academy Awards History in Acting:
This is her first nomination in Acting Categories.

Achievements in Acting:
2016 Screen Actors Guild Awards Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role Nomination for Spotlight

Nominee: Alicia Vikander
Picture for Nomination: The Danish Girl
Age: 27
From: Sweden
Filmography: Burnt (2015), The Man from U.N.C.L.E. (2015), Seventh Son (2014), Ex Machina (2014), Son of a Gun (2014), Testament of Youth (2014), Hotel (2013), The Fifth Estate (2013), Anna Karenina (2012), A Royal Affair (2012), The Crown Jewels (2012), Pure (2010)

Academy Awards History in Acting:
This is her first nomination in Acting Categories.

Achievements in Acting:
2016 Screen Actors Guild Awards Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role for The Danish Girl
2016 British Academy Film Awards Best Leading Actress Nomination for The Danish Girl
2016 British Academy Film Awards Best Supporting Actress Nomination for Ex Machina
2016 Golden Globes Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama Nomination for The Danish Girl
2016 Globes Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture Nomination for Ex Machina

Nominee: Kate Winslet
Picture for Nomination: Steve Jobs
Age: 40
From: England
Filmography: The Dressmaker (2015), The Divergent Series: Insurgent (2015), A Little Chaos (2014), Divergent (2014), Labor Day (2013), Movie 43 (2013), Contagion (2011), Carnage (2011), Revolutionary Road (2008), The Reader (2008), How to Lose Friends and Alienate People (2008), The Fox and the Child (2007), The Holiday (2006), Flushed Away (2006), All the King's Men (2006), Little Children (2006), Romance and Cigarettes (2005), Finding Neverland (2004), Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004), Plunge: The Movie (2003), The Life of David Gale (2003), Iris (2001), Christmas Carol: The Movie (2001), Enigma (2001), Quills (2000), Holy Smoke (1999), Faeries (1999), Hideous Kinky (1998), Titanic (1997), Hamlet (1996), Jude (1996), Sense and Sensibility (1995), A Kid in King Arthur's Court (1995), Heavenly Creatures (1994)

Academy Awards History in Acting:
2009 Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role for The Reader
2007 Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role Nomination for Little Children
2005 Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role Nomination for Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
2002 Best Actress in a Supporting Role Nomination for Iris
1998 Best Actress in a Leading Role Nomination for Titanic
1996 Best Actress in a Supporting Role Nomination for Sense and Sensibility

Achievements in Acting:
2016 Screen Actors Guild Awards Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role Nomination for Steve Jobs
2016 British Academy Film Awards Best Supporting Actress for Steve Jobs
2016 Globes Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture for Steve Jobs
2014 Golden Globes Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama Nomination for Labor Day
2012 Golden Globes Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical Nomination for Carnage
2009 Screen Actors Guild Awards Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role Nomination for Revolutionary Road
2009 Screen Actors Guild Awards Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role for The Reader
2009 British Academy Film Awards Best Leading Actress for The Reader
2009 British Academy Film Awards Best Leading Actress Nomination for Revolutionary Road
2009 Golden Globes Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama for Revolutionary Road
2009 Globes Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture for The Reader
2007 Screen Actors Guild Awards Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role Nomination for Little Children
2007 British Academy Film Awards Best Actress in a Leading Role for Little Children
2007 Golden Globes Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama Nomination for Little Children
2005 Screen Actors Guild Awards Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role Nomination for Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
2005 British Academy Film Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role Nomination for Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
2005 British Academy Film Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role Nomination for Finding Neverland
2005 Golden Globes Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical Nomination for Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
2002 British Academy Film Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role Nomination for Iris
2002 Globes Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture Nomination for Iris
2001 Screen Actors Guild Awards Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role Nomination for Quills
1998 Screen Actors Guild Awards Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role Nomination for Titanic
1998 Golden Globes Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama Nomination for Titanic
1996 Screen Actors Guild Awards Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role for Sense and Sensibility
1996 British Academy Film Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role for Sense and Sensibility
1996 Globes Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture Nomination for Sense and Sensibility

One statement to Nominees:
Jennifer Jason Leigh: Her role is very cool. She also rocks in Anomalisa, keep up.
Rooney Mara: She is the spotlight of the movie. If there is any surprise, I hope she can make it.
Rachel McAdams: She get her recognition eventually. She really knows how to act.
Alicia Vikander: She is the performer of the year. Even though she should have nominated for Ex Machina
Kate Winslet: Long time from the last win. Can she have her second win in coming years?

Conclusion:
28 February 2016
Who Will Win Likely: Alicia Vikander for The Danish Girl
Who May Be Alternate: Kate Winslet for Steve Jobs
22 February 2016
Who Will Win Likely: Alicia Vikander for The Danish Girl
Who May Be Alternate: Kate Winslet for Steve Jobs
16 February 2016
Who Will Win Likely: Alicia Vikander for The Danish Girl
Who May Be Alternate: Kate Winslet for Steve Jobs
11 February 2016
Who Will Win Likely: Alicia Vikander for The Danish Girl
Who May Be Alternate: Rooney Mara for Carol
8 February 2016
Who Will Win Likely: Alicia Vikander for The Danish Girl
Who May Be Alternate: Rooney Mara for Carol

Who Should Win: Alicia Vikander for The Danish Girl
Who Got Snubbed: Helen Mirren for Trumbo, Elizabeth Banks for Love and Mercy
Personal Favorite: Alicia Vikander for The Danish Girl
Who Wins? Alicia Vikander for The Danish Girl

2016 Academy Awards Supporting Actor Series

Nominee: Christian Bale
Picture for Nomination: The Big Short
Age: 41
From: United Kingdom
Filmography: Knight of Cups (2015), Exodus: Gods and Kings (2014), American Hustle (2013), Out of the Furnace (2013), The Dark Knight Rises (2012), The Flowers of War (2011), The Fighter (2010), Public Enemies (2009), Terminator Salvation (2009), The Dark Knight (2008), I'm Not There (2007), 3:10 to Yuma (2007), The Prestige (2006), Rescue Dawn (2006), The New World (2005), Batman Begins (2005), Harsh Times (2005), Howl's Moving Castle (2004), The Machinist (2004), Equilibrium (2002), Reign of Fire (2002), Laurel Canyon (2002), Captain Corelli's Mandolin (2001), Shaft (2000), American Psycho (2000), A Midsummer Night's Dream (1999), All the Little Animals (1998), Velvet Goldmine (1998), Metroland (1997), The Secret Agent (1996), The Portrait of a Lady (1996), Pocahontas (1995), Little Women (1994), Prince of Jutland (1994), Swing Kids (1993), Newsies (1992), Henry V (1989), Empire of the Sun (1987), Mio in the Land of Faraway (1987)

Academy Awards History in Acting:
2014 Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role Nomination for American Hustle
2011 Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role for The Fighter

Achievements in Acting:
2016 Screen Actor Guild Awards Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role Nomination for The Big Short
2016 British Academy Film Awards Best Supporting Actor Nomination for The Big Short
2016 Golden Globes Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical Nomination for The Big Short
2014 British Academy Film Awards Best Leading Actor Nomination for American Hustle
2014 Golden Globes Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical Nomination for American Hustle
2011 Screen Actor Guild Awards Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role for The Fighter
2011 British Academy Film Awards Best Supporting Actor Nomination for The Fighter
2011 Golden Globes Best Performance by an Actor in Supporting Role in a Motion Picture for The Fighter

Nominee: Tom Hardy
Picture for Nomination: The Revenant
Age: 38
From: England
Filmography: Legend (2015), London Road (2015), Mad Max: Fury Road (2015), Child 44 (2015), The Drop (2014), Locke (2013), The Dark Knight Rises (2012), Lawless (2012), This Means War (2012), Warrior (2011), Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (2011), Inception (2010), The Code (2009), Bronson (2008), RocknRolla (2008), Sucker Punch (2008), The Inheritance (2007), The Killing Gene (2007), Flood (2007), Scenes of a Sexual Nature (2006), Marie Antoinette (2006), Minotaur (2006), Layer Cake (2004), EMR (2004), LD 50 Lethal Dose (2003), Dot the I (2003), The Reckoning (2002), Star Trek: Nemesis (2002), Deserter (2002), Black Hawk Down (2001)

Academy Awards History in Acting:
This is his first nomination in Acting Categories.

Achievements in Acting:
His record is clean.

Nominee: Mark Ruffalo
Picture for Nomination: Spotlight
Age: 48
From: United States
Filmography: Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015), Foxcatcher (2014), Infinitely Polar Bear (2014), Begin Again (2013), Now You See Me (2013), Iron Man 3 (2013), Thanks for Sharing (2012), The Avengers (2012), Margaret (2011), Date Night (2010), Shutter Island (2010), The Kids Are All Right (2010), Sympathy for Delicious (2010), Where the Wild Things Are (2009), What Doesn't Kill You (2008), The Brothers Bloom (2008), Blindness (2008), Reservation Road (2007), Zodiac (2007), All the King's Men (2006), Rumor Has It... (2005), Just Like Heaven (2005), Collateral (2004), 13 Going on 30 (2004), Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004), We Don't Live Here Anymore (2004), In the Cut (2003), View from the Top (2003), My Life Without Me (2003), Windtalkers (2002), XX/XY (2002), The Last Castle (2001), Apartment 12 (2000), Committed (2000), You Can Count on Me (2000), Ride with the Devil (1999), 54 (1998), Safe Men (1998), A Fish in the Bathtub (1998), The Last Big Thing (1996), Blood Money (1996), The Dentist (1996), The Destiny of Marty Fine (1996), Mirror Mirror 3: The Voyeur (1995), There Goes My Baby (1994), A Gift from Heaven (1994), Mirror Mirror 2: Raven Dance (2000)

Academy Awards History in Acting:
2015 Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role Nomination for Foxcatcher
2011 Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role Nomination for The Kids Are All Right

Achievements in Acting:
2016 British Academy Film Awards Best Supporting Actor Nomination for Spotlight
2016 Golden Globes Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical Nomination for Infinitely Polar Bear
2015 Screen Actor Guild Awards Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role Nomination for Foxcatcher
2015 British Academy Film Awards Best Supporting Actor Nomination for Foxcatcher
2015 Golden Globes Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture Nomination for Foxcatcher
2011 Screen Actor Guild Awards Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role Nomination for The Kids Are All Right
2011 British Academy Film Awards Best Supporting Actor Nomination for The Kids Are All Right

Nominee: Mark Rylance
Picture for Nomination: Bridge of Spies
Age: 56
From: England
Filmography: The Gunman (2015), Days and Nights (2014), Anonymous (2011), Blitz (2011), The Other Boleyn Girl (2008), Intimacy (2001), Institute Benjamenta, or This Dream That One Calls Human Life (1995), Angels and Insects (1995), Prospero's Books (1991), Hearts of Fire (1987)

Academy Awards History in Acting:
This is his first nomination in Acting Categories.

Achievements in Acting:
2016 Screen Actor Guild Awards Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role Nomination for Bridge of Spies
2016 British Academy Film Awards Best Supporting Actor for Bridge of Spies
2016 Golden Globes Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture Nomination for Bridge of Spies

Nominee: Sylvester Stallone
Picture for Nomination: Creed
Age: 69
From: United States
Filmography: Reach Me (2014), The Expendables 3 (2014), Grudge Match (2013), Escape Plan (2013), Bullet to the Head (2012), The Expendables 2 (2012), Zookeeper (2011), The Expendables (2010), Incredible Love (2009), Rambo (2008), Rocky Balboa (2006), Spy Kids 3: Game Over (2003), Shade (2003), Taxi 3 (2003), Avenging Angelo (2002), Eye See You (2002), Driven (2001), Get Carter (2000), Antz (1998), The Good Life (1997), An Alan Smithee Film: Burn Hollywood Burn (1997), Cop Land (1997), Daylight (1996), Assassins (1995), Judge Dredd (1995), The Specialist (1994), Demolition Man (1993), Cliffhanger (1993), Stop! Or My Mom Will Shoot (1992), Oscar (1991), Rocky V (1990), Tango and Cash (1989), Lock Up (1989), Rambo III (1988), Over the Top (1987), Cobra (1986), Rocky IV (1985), Rambo: First Blood Part II (1985), Rhinestone (1984), Staying Alive (1983), First Blood (1982), Rocky III (1982), Victory (1981), Nighthawks (1981), Rocky II (1979), Paradise Alley (1978), F.I.S.T. (1978), Rocky (1976), Cannonball (1976), Farewell, My Lovely (1975), Death Race 2000 (1975), Capone (1975), The Prisoner of Second Avenue (1975), The Lords of Flatbush (1974), No Place to Hide (1973), Bananas (1971), The Sidelong Glances of a Pigeon Kicker (1970), The Party at Kitty and Stud's (1970), The Square Root (1969)

Academy Awards History in Acting:
1977 Best Actor in a Leading Role Nomination for Rocky

Achievements in Acting:
2016 Golden Globes Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture for Creed
1978 British Academy Film Awards Best Actor Nomination for Rocky
1977 Golden Globes Best Actor in Motion Picture - Drama Nomination for Rocky

One statement to Nominees:
Christian Bale: I have good faith on him. He can be Christoph Waltz.
Tom Hardy: This is his fabulous year of work. He deserves a nomination.
Mark Ruffalo: He shows his acting skills but always on the side way.
Mark Rylance: He was the frontrunner and the stamina drops with time. Good Luck!
Sylvester Stallone: Overdue but not quite right for him to win though.

Conclusion:
28 February 2016
Who Will Win Likely: Sylvester Stallone for Creed
Who May Be Alternate: Mark Rylance for Bridge of Spies
22 February 2016
Who Will Win Likely: Sylvester Stallone for Creed
Who May Be Alternate: Mark Rylance for Bridge of Spies
16 February 2016
Who Will Win Likely: Sylvester Stallone for Creed
Who May Be Alternate: Mark Rylance for Bridge of Spies
11 February 2016
Who Will Win Likely: Sylvester Stallone for Creed
Who May Be Alternate: Christian Bale for The Big Short
1 February 2016
Who Will Win Likely: Sylvester Stallone for Creed
Who May Be Alternate: Christian Bale for The Big Short

Who Should Win: Tom Hardy for The Revenant
Who Got Snubbed: Idris Elba for Beasts of No Nation, Jacob Tremblay for Room
Personal Favorite: Mark Ruffalo for Spotlight
Who Wins? Mark Rylance for Bridge of Spies

2016 Screen Actor Guild Awards Winners

OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE BY A CAST IN A MOTION PICTURE
Spotlight

OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE BY A MALE ACTOR IN A LEADING ROLE
Leonardo DiCaprio, The Revenant as Hugh Glass

OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE BY A FEMALE ACTOR IN A LEADING ROLE
Brie Larson, Room as Ma

OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE BY A MALE ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLE
Idris Elba, Beasts of No Nation as Commandant

OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE BY A FEMALE ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLE
Alicia Vikander, The Danish Girl as Gerda Wegener