翻生求職黨 The Internship (2013)

電影名稱：翻生求職黨 The Internship
產地：美國 USA
上映日期：29 August 2013
觀看日期：2 September 2013
片長：119 Minutes
導演：Shawn Levy
演出：Vince Vaughn, Owen Wilson

影評：
工作是人生中不可或缺的一部分，或者學生們未必明白當中原因。當我們畢業後，即使家庭背景好得很，假若欠缺了工作，我們的時間會不知怎地去使用。工作還可以帶給我們金錢、成就、興趣、見識，可能還會遇到愛情及友情。為自己選擇正確的工種及公司也是一門高深但無可避免的學問，不少人會像我一樣嚮往隨興所致的工作，但有些人總會很現實地找尋世界上的好工，以求令自己快人一步、理想達到。我不認為哪一種價值觀有對錯之分，但的確有組織會進行「全球最佳僱主」之類的調查，網頁公司Google經常名列前茅，到過該公司總部參觀的人都會對其福利及建設歎為觀止。電影在總部進行拍攝，並以實習生招聘的橋段把社會上的競爭縮影在個多小時的電影內。Billy(Vince Vaughn飾)和Nick(Owen Wilson飾)在被解僱後找尋新的工作，在差勁的面試表現下意外地獲Google聘用為實習生，但與一眾對手在年齡上有很大的差距。實習生們需要組成隊伍進行比賽，獲得最高分的一隊便會成員Google的成式員工。他倆最後「被分組」，和另外三位被排斥的實習生一組：手機焦慮症的Stuart(Dylan O'Brien飾)、母親管教很嚴的Yo-Yo(Tobit Raphael飾)和印裔女生Neha(Tiya Sircar飾)，並由安全感不足的項目經理Lyle(Josh Brener飾)領軍。解碼任務令Billy和Nick的無能顯得很清楚，他們更被組員戲弄，令隊伍的士氣很差劣，直至後來的魁地奇比賽才令他們變得團結。創作電話應用程式比賽緊接而至，隊伍在經過一番苦惱後到酒吧消遣。Billy和Nick鼓勵Lyle及組員打開自己的心扉體驗生活。Yo-Yo學會放縱自己，Neha脫離對現實生活的恐懼，Lyle向自己心儀的對象告白，Stuart也明白珍惜身邊的事物，最後這次經驗令他們充滿靈感成功反敗為勝。Billy對客戶服務比賽感到擔心，幸得一位不愛談話並戴耳機的員工幫忙，但由於他的疏忽令隊伍的分數變成零。Nick和上司Dana(Rose Byrne飾)談情之際，要協助隊伍把出走的Billy勸回，進行最後一個回合──推銷比賽。Billy明白自己的看法，決定回歸隊中，並向一間當地的薄餅店推銷Google的廣告服務。他們在最後關頭勝出了比賽，取得工作合約後，各自繼續自己的生活。

Vince Vaughn為此電影擔任監製及編劇，其實他有很多電影的才能，並且對演藝圈非常有熱誠。他的成名作為Swingers，及後也參演過重拍版的Psycho，但他的喜劇演出如Wedding Crashers及The Break-Up則為人津津樂道。他在這電影的演出看得出很有誠意，但在角色的兩種性格表露並沒有很大的闡釋，搞笑詼諧的性格覆蓋他本來的態度。他的下一部推介是Business Trip，他的喜劇細胞應該會和同劇演員擦出不錯的火花。Owen Wilson是一名喜劇演員，和不少紅星如Ben Stiller和成龍合作過不少電影。他的演技憑Midnight in Paris得到肯定，而他繼續參演不同題材的喜劇。他在這電影的演出雖然看來和Vince Vaughn相輔相成，但很多時候都像作陪襯一樣，他的喜劇演出也沒有很多的驚喜，所以他留下的印象不算很深刻。他的下一部推介是The Grand Budapest Hotel，這電影有很多的演員參演並以特別的手法製作，相信會有不錯的表現。

電影雖然沒有很多劇情上的工夫，但透過簡單並能預計的劇情帶出不同的訊息，這是值得一讚的，尤其對比起大部分的港產片。電影的吸引之處是帶觀眾到Google總部參觀，而且比賽形式的內容可以提高電影的娛樂性。電影的演員們不算有太大的突破，但飾演主角三位組員的年青演員值得一讚，在形象及演技上令觀眾有意想不到的驚喜，沒有他們的演出會令電影變得乏味非常。在Google工作的確不是一件很容易的事情，儘管電影有點像為該公司宣傳，但起碼讓我們明白箇中的細節，但我們選擇工作時不應該只以公司的評價作決定，最重要的始終是我們的興趣。

評分：
故事：23/50
演員：23/35
效果：6/15
總分：52/100

魔都獵人：骸骨之城 The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones (2013)

電影名稱：魔都獵人：骸骨之城 The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones
產地：加拿大 CAN 德國 DEU
上映日期：21 August 2013
觀看日期：22 August 2013
片長：130 Minutes
導演：Harald Zwart
演出：Jamie Campbell Bower, Lily Collins, Jonathan Rhys Meyers

影評：
自從千禧年代出現了Harry Potter及The Lord of Rings系列後，科幻世界電影便在市場上大行其道，雖然這些作品均是改編自已有的青年讀物，但在電影製作上可算是史無前例。在這些電影在電影界別興起的同時，不少水準一般的系列如Twilight及Percy Jackson也吸引到很多觀眾的入場，令不少的青年都幻想自己能活在這些科幻世界中，化成電影中的英雄進行拯救任務，因此相關的電話遊戲應用程式大受歡迎。新科幻系列The Mortal Instruments以一貫風格製作，但在評價及票房方面都未如理想，一度令續集製作叫停，現在已經開始籌備，所以影迷們不用失望。Clary Fray(Lily Collins飾)看見一個神秘符號，並和異性密友Simon Lewis(Robert Sheehan飾)到酒吧消遣，但只得她目睹兇案的發生，並記著Jace Wayland(Jamie Campbell Bower飾)是兇手。她的母親被人以暴力帶走，但她在之前令自己處於沉睡狀態，並警告Clary要小心名叫Valentine(Jonathan Rhys Meyers飾)的男子。Jace在Clary家中救回她的性命，並告知她真正的身份，身為魔都獵人的她也遺傳了母親的技能，把事物收藏在書內。一名Clary的鄰居估計她母親被擄走的原因是Mortal Cup，這道具可以控制魔都獵人及人類。作為人類的Simon終於可以看到魔都獵人的存在，在拯救母親男友Luke的時候遇到另外兩個魔都獵人Alec Lightwood(Kevin Zegers飾)和Isabelle Lightwood(Jemima West飾)，他們反對把受了傷的Simon留醫，但最後經過他們的首領Hodge的同意便收留他。Clary在一次通靈後便和其他人找到母親的朋友Magnus(高以翔飾)，Magnus透露封印Clary記憶的決定是她母親的意思。惡魔及後綁架Simon，目的為了把魔都獵人引出來，在他們寡不敵眾的時候，他們的盟友狼人把惡魔擊退。Clary和Jace互生情愫，但礙於Simon對Clary的愛意，令他們的發展產生障礙。Clary終於知道Mortal Cup的下落，但在爭奪的期間令Alec受了重傷。Clary把Mortal Cup交予Hodge，豈料他已變節和Valentine合作。Valentine和Clary的父女關係也就此公開，她拒絕合作並向Luke求助。雙方持續的對戰令魔都獵人這邊非常弱勢，Simon和Isabelle合力關掉天窗後戰爭結束，Magnus也趕至把Alec復原。Valentine訛稱Jace為他的兒子，意圖把兩人拉攏，但Clary利用智慧暫時解除危險及救回母親，Simon和她的關係也和好如初，Jace和Clary便返回魔都獵人的世界。

Jamie Campbell Bower出道時間短，憑著英俊的外型獲得不少的演出機會，也先後參演過其他的科幻系列電影，他的成名作是Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street。這是他第一部擔綱的電影，演出的素質當然不能有太大的期望，他的演出很像青年電視劇的主角一樣，但這些的演員要經過很多的路才能更進一步，所以他還是要經過不同演出的磨練。他的下一部作品是Overdrive，電影的賣點又是他的樣貌，我想他需要很突破的演出才能擺脫花瓶的形象。Lily Collins是模特兒出身，沒有很多的演出經驗便能夠和不少紅星對戲，不過全部都是小的角色，她戲份較多的參演電影包括Mirror Mirror、Abduction及The English Teacher。她的演出其實不過不失，但看起來沒甚麼特別，平庸得能被其他同等的女星取代，這與她沒有在角色情感上下苦功有關。她的下一部推介是Love, Rosie，愛情喜劇的演出她並沒有很多，所以都值得期待一下她在另一類電影的演出。Jonathan Rhys Meyers曾是型男的代表，在電影Match Point的演出令人眼前一亮，但之後他的事業並未有很好的起色，特別在電影方面。他的演出其實是形象配合角色的選角，他的確很適合出演這個角色，但演技也沒甚麼好討論的。他暫時未有新的電影參演，不過主演的電視劇Dracula正在熱播，他可能可以在電視圈殺出一條血路。

電影的感覺與一般的科幻電影無異，只是多了一層黑暗及陰森，而且又是英雄拯救世界的片段。雖然個人很喜歡看這種刺激但不恐怖的電影，不過也理解得到其成績為何這麼差劣。電影的劇本沒有寫得十分好，在塑造角色的工夫顯然很不認真，角色的性格及全部有關的細節都很隨意，反而著重在把原著的驚險場面透過特效展示，不少人看完後會認為這有欺騙觀眾入場之嫌，很難怪早前製片商會擱置續集的計劃。我提議下一輯應該用更多畫面把不同角色的性格多加描述，而且配合重要的主線劇情，這起碼看起來不會太粗製濫造，這也是Harry Potter成功之道。另外一提的是亞洲演員在西方影圈的發展，近年這已經很普遍，但仍然未能把大量好的演員帶上國際舞台，有機會的演員除了盡更大的努力把自己介紹給不同地方的觀眾外，還應趁機透過演出及應酬為自己家鄉的同業帶來更多機會，這才做到真正的演技交流。

評分：
故事：18/50
演員：21/35
效果：7/15
總分：46/100

2014 Academy Awards Supporting Actress Series

Nominee: Sally Hawkins
Picture for Nomination: Blue Jasmine
Age: 37
From: England
Filmography: The Double (2013), All Is Bright (2013), Great Expectations (2012), Jane Eyre (2011), Love Birds (2011), Submarine (2010), Made in Dagenham (2010), Never Let Me Go (2010), It's a Wonderful Afterlife (2010), Happy Ever Afters (2009), Desert Flower (2009), An Education (2009), Happy-Go-Lucky (2008), The Killing Gene (2007), Cassandra's Dream (2007), The Painted Veil (2006), Layer Cake (2004), Vera Drake (2004), All or Nothing (2002), Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (1999)

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

Achievements in Acting:
2014 British Academy Film Awards Best Supporting Actress Nomination for Blue Jasmine
2014 Golden Globes Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture Nomination for Blue Jasmine
2009 Golden Globes Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy for Happy-Go-Lucky
2008 Berlin International Film Festival Best Actress for Happy-Go-Lucky

Nominee: Jennifer Lawrence
Picture for Nomination: American Hustle
Age: 23
From: United States
Filmography: The Hunger Games: Catching Fire (2013), The Devil You Know (2013), House at the End of the Street (2012), Silver Linings Playbook (2012), The Hunger Games (2012), X-Men: First Class (2011), The Beaver (2011), Like Crazy (2011), Winter's Bone (2010), The Burning Plain (2008), The Poker House (2008), Garden Party (2008)

Academy Awards History in Acting:
2013 Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role for Silver Linings Playbook
2011 Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role Nomination for Winter's Bone

Achievements in Acting:
2014 Screen Actor Guild Awards Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role Nomination for American Hustle
2014 British Academy Film Awards Best Supporting Actress for American Hustle
2014 Golden Globes Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture for American Hustle
2013 Screen Actor Guild Awards Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role for Silver Linings Playbook
2013 British Academy Film Awards Best Leading Actress Nomination for Silver Linings Playbook
2013 Golden Globes Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy for Silver Linings Playbook
2011 Screen Actor Guild Awards Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role Nomination for Winter's Bone
2011 Golden Globes Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama Nomination for Winter's Bone

Nominee: Lupita Nyong'o
Picture for Nomination: 12 Years a Slave
Age: 30
From: Mexico
Filmography: This is her first feature film.

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

Achievements in Acting:
2014 Screen Actor Guild Awards Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role for 12 Years a Slave
2014 British Academy Film Awards Best Supporting Actress Nomination for 12 Years a Slave
2014 Golden Globes Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture Nomination for 12 Years a Slave

Nominee: Julia Roberts
Picture for Nomination: August: Osage County
Age: 46
From: United States
Filmography: Mirror Mirror (2012), Larry Crowne (2011), Love, Wedding, Marriage (2011), Eat Pray Love (2010), Valentine's Day (2010), Duplicity (2009), Fireflies in the Garden (2008), Charlie Wilson's War (2007), Charlotte's Web (2006), The Ant Bully (2006), Ocean's Twelve (2004), Closer (2004), Mona Lisa Smile (2003), Confessions of a Dangerous Mind (2002), Full Frontal (2002), Grand Champion (2002), Ocean's Eleven (2001), America's Sweethearts (2001), The Mexican (2001), Erin Brockovich (2000), Runaway Bride (1999), Notting Hill (1999), Stepmom (1998), Conspiracy Theory (1997), My Best Friend's Wedding (1997), Everyone Says I Love You (1996), Michael Collins (1996), Mary Reilly (1996), Something to Talk About (1995), Ready to Wear (1994), I Love Trouble (1994), The Pelican Brief (1993), The Player (1992), Hook (1991), Dying Young (1991), Sleeping with the Enemy (1991), Flatliners (1990), Pretty Woman (1990), Steel Magnolias (1989), Blood Red (1989), Mystic Pizza (1988), Satisfaction (1988), Firehouse (1987)

Academy Awards History in Acting:
2001 Best Actress in a Leading Role for Erin Brockovich
1991 Best Actress in a Leading Role Nomination for Pretty Woman
1990 Best Actress in a Supporting Role Nomination for Steel Magnolias

Achievements in Acting:
2014 Screen Actor Guild Awards Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role for August: Osage County
2014 British Academy Film Awards Best Supporting Actress Nomination for August: Osage County
2014 Golden Globes Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture Nomination for August: Osage County
2010 Golden Globes Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy Nomination for Duplicity
2008 Golden Globes Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture Nomination for Charlie Wilson's War
2001 Screen Actor Guild Awards Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role for Erin Brockovich
2001 British Academy Film Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role for Erin Brockovich
2001 Golden Globes Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama for Erin Brockovich
2000 Golden Globes Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy Nomination for Notting Hill
1998 Golden Globes Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy Nomination for My Best Friend's Wedding
1991 British Academy Film Awards Best Actress for Pretty Woman
1991 Golden Globes Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy for Pretty Woman
1990 Golden Globes Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture for Steel Magnolias

Nominee: June Squibb
Picture for Nomination: Nebraska
Age: 84
From: United States
Filmography: Would You Rather (2012), The Man Who Shook the Hand of Vicente Fernandez (2012), The Big Year (2011), The Perfect Family (2011), Atlas Shrugged: Part I (2011), Just Add Water (2008), Dead Write (2007), Welcome to Mooseport (2004), Far from Heaven (2002), About Schmidt (2002), Meet Joe Black (1998), In and Out (1997), The Age of Innocence (1993), Scent of a Woman (1992), Alice (1990)
Academy Awards History in Acting:

This is her first nomination in Acting Categories.

Achievements in Acting:
2014 Screen Actor Guild Awards Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role for Nebraska
2014 Golden Globes Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture Nomination for Nebraska

One statement to Nominees:
Sally Hawkins: She is so good in the movie. Luckily to be on the list.
Jennifer Lawrence: She should be the best in the movie. She will rock the world since then.
Lupita Nyong'o: She needs to get this. Otherwise we do not know where she will be.
Julia Roberts: If she is in lead category, she may lose nom. Glad to see her here.
June Squibb: Veteran actress rep. Congrat. to her. Thx to campaign.

Conclusion:
27 February 2014
Who Will Win Likely: Jennifer Lawrence for American Hustle
Who May Be Alternate: Lupita Nyong'o for 12 Years a Slave
18 February 2014
Who Will Win Likely: Jennifer Lawrence for American Hustle
Who May Be Alternate: Lupita Nyong'o for 12 Years a Slave
9 February 2014
Who Will Win Likely: Lupita Nyong'o for 12 Years a Slave
Who May Be Alternate: Jennifer Lawrence for American Hustle
23 January 2014
Who Will Win Likely: Lupita Nyong'o for 12 Years a Slave
Who May Be Alternate: Jennifer Lawrence for American Hustle

Who Should Win: Lupita Nyong'o for 12 Years a Slave
Who Got Snubbed: Oprah Winfrey for Lee Daniels' The Butler, Léa Seydoux for Blue Is the Warmest Color
Personal Favorite: Sally Hawkins for Blue Jasmine
Who Wins? Lupita Nyong'o for 12 Years a Slave

2014 Academy Awards Supporting Actor Series

Nominee: Barkhad Abdi
Picture for Nomination: Captain Phillips
Age: 28
From: Somali Democratic Republic
Filmography: This is his first feature film.

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

Achievements in Acting:
2014 Screen Actor Guild Awards Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role Nomination for Captain Phillips
2014 British Academy Film Awards Best Supporting Actor for Captain Phillips
2014 Golden Globes Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture Nomination for Captain Phillips

Nominee: Bradley Cooper
Picture for Nomination: American Hustle
Age: 39
From: United States
Filmography: The Hangover Part III (2013), Silver Linings Playbook (2012), The Place Beyond the Pines (2012), Hit and Run (2012), The Words (2012), The Hangover Part II (2011), Limitless (2011), The A-Team (2010), Valentine's Day (2010), All About Steve (2009), Case 39 (2009), The Hangover (2009), He's Just Not That Into You (2009), Yes Man (2008), New York, I Love You (2008), The Rocker (2008), The Midnight Meat Train (2008), Older Than America (2008), The Comebacks (2007), Failure to Launch (2006), Wedding Crashers (2005), Bending All the Rules (2002), My Little Eye (2002), Wet Hot American Summer (2001)

Academy Awards History in Acting:
2013 Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role Nomination for Silver Linings Playbook

Achievements in Acting:
2014 British Academy Film Awards Best Supporting Actor Nomination for American Hustle
2014 Golden Globes Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture Nomination for American Hustle
2013 Screen Actor Guild Awards Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role Nomination for Silver Linings Playbook
2013 British Academy Film Awards Best Leading Actor Nomination for Silver Linings Playbook
2013 Golden Globes Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy Nomination for Silver Linings Playbook

Nominee: Michael Fassbender
Picture for Nomination: 12 Years a Slave
Age: 36
From: Germany
Filmography: The Counselor (2013), Prometheus (2012), Haywire (2011), Shame (2011), A Dangerous Method (2011), X-Men: First Class (2011), Jane Eyre (2011), Jonah Hex (2010), Centurion (2010), Blood Creek (2009), Inglourious Basterds (2009), Fish Tank (2009), Eden Lake (2008), Hunger (2008), Angel (2007), 300 (2006)

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

Achievements in Acting:
2014 Screen Actor Guild Awards Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role Nomination for 12 Years a Slave
2014 British Academy Film Awards Best Supporting Actor Nomination for 12 Years a Slave
2014 Golden Globes Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture Nomination for 12 Years a Slave
2012 British Academy Film Awards Best Leading Actor Nomination for Shame
2012 Golden Globes Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama Nomination for Shame
2011 Venice Film Festival Best Actor for Shame

Nominee: Jonah Hill
Picture for Nomination: The Wolf of Wall Street
Age: 30
From: United States
Filmography: This Is the End (2013), Django Unchained (2012), The Watch (2012), 21 Jump Street (2012), The Sitter (2011), Moneyball (2011), Megamind (2010), Get Him to the Greek (2010), How to Train Your Dragon (2010), Cyrus (2010), The Invention of Lying (2009), Funny People (2009), Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian (2009), Just Add Water (2008), Forgetting Sarah Marshall (2008), Horton Hears a Who! (2008), Strange Wilderness (2008), Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story (2007), Superbad (2007), Evan Almighty (2007), Knocked Up (2007), Rocket Science (2007), 10 Items or Less (2006), Accepted (2006), Click (2006), Grandma's Boy (2006), The 40-Year-Old Virgin (2005), I Heart Huckabees (2004)

Academy Awards History in Acting:
2012 Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role Nomination for Moneyball

Achievements in Acting:
2012 Screen Actor Guild Awards Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role Nomination for Moneyball
2012 British Academy Film Awards Best Supporting Actor Nomination for Moneyball
2012 Golden Globes Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture Nomination for Moneyball

Nominee: Jared Leto
Picture for Nomination: Dallas Buyers Club
Age: 42
From: United States
Filmography: Mr. Nobody (2009), Chapter 27 (2007), Lonely Hearts (2006), Lord of War (2005), Alexander (2004), Sol Goode (2003), Highway (2002), Panic Room (2002), Sunset Strip (2000), Requiem for a Dream (2000), American Psycho (2000), Girl, Interrupted (1999), Fight Club (1999), Black and White (1999), The Thin Red Line (1998), Urban Legend (1998), Basil (1998), Switchback (1997), Prefontaine (1997), The Last of the High Kings (1996), How to Make an American Quilt (1995)

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

Achievements in Acting:
2014 Screen Actor Guild Awards Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role for Dallas Buyers Club
2014 Golden Globes Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture for Dallas Buyers Club

One statement to Nominees:
Barkhad Abdi: Film debut is very important. Good start! He looks better if fatter.
Bradley Cooper: Silver Linings Playbook continues, he needs one at the end.
Michael Fassbender: He got snubbed two years ago and he should have won as well.
Jonah Hill: Surprise. Dress up then ok.
Jared Leto: Persistence finally works. Support!!

Conclusion:
27 February 2014
Who Will Win Likely: Jared Leto for Dallas Buyers Club
Who May Be Alternate: Michael Fassbender for 12 Years a Slave
18 February 2014
Who Will Win Likely: Jared Leto for Dallas Buyers Club
Who May Be Alternate: Barkhad Abdi for Captain Phillips
9 February 2014
Who Will Win Likely: Jared Leto for Dallas Buyers Club
Who May Be Alternate: Michael Fassbender for 12 Years a Slave
23 January 2014
Who Will Win Likely: Jared Leto for Dallas Buyers Club
Who May Be Alternate: Michael Fassbender for 12 Years a Slave

Who Should Win: Jared Leto for Dallas Buyers Club
Who Got Snubbed: Daniel Brühl for Rush, Jake Gyllenhaal for Prisoners
Personal Favorite: Jared Leto for Dallas Buyers Club
Who Wins? Jared Leto for Dallas Buyers Club

2014 Academy Awards Actress Series

Nominee: Amy Adams
Picture for Nomination: American Hustle
Age: 39
From: Italy
Filmography: Her (2013), Man of Steel (2013), Trouble with the Curve (2012), The Master (2012), On the Road (2012), The Muppets (2011), The Fighter (2010), Leap Year (2010), Julie and Julia (2009), Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian (2009), Doubt (2008), Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day (2008), Sunshine Cleaning (2008), Charlie Wilson's War (2007), Enchanted (2007), Underdog (2007), The Ex (2006), Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny (2006), Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby (2006), Standing Still (2005), The Wedding Date (2005), Junebug (2005), The Last Run (2004), Catch Me If You Can (2002), Serving Sara (2002), Pumpkin (2002), The Slaughter Rule (2002), Psycho Beach Party (2000), Drop Dead Gorgeous (1999)

Academy Awards History in Acting:
2013 Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role Nomination for The Master
2011 Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role Nomination for The Fighter
2009 Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role Nomination for Doubt
2006 Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role Nomination for Junebug

Achievements in Acting:
2014 British Academy Film Awards Best Leading Actress Nomination for American Hustle
2014 Golden Globes Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy for American Hustle
2013 British Academy Film Awards Best Supporting Actress Nomination for The Master
2013 Golden Globes Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture Nomination for The Master
2011 Screen Actor Guild Awards Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role Nomination for The Fighter
2011 British Academy Film Awards Best Supporting Actress Nomination for The Fighter
2011 Golden Globes Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture Nomination for The Fighter
2009 Screen Actor Guild Awards Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role Nomination for Doubt
2009 British Academy Film Awards Best Supporting Actress Nomination for Doubt
2009 Golden Globes Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture Nomination for Doubt
2008 Golden Globes Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy Nomination for Enchanted
2006 Screen Actor Guild Awards Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role Nomination for Junebug

Nominee: Cate Blanchett
Picture for Nomination: Blue Jasmine
Age: 44
From: Australia
Filmography: The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (2013), The Turning (2013), The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012), Hanna (2011), Robin Hood (2010), The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008), Ponyo (2008), Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (2008), Elizabeth: The Golden Age (2007), I'm Not There (2007), Hot Fuzz (2007), Notes on a Scandal (2006), The Good German (2006), Babel (2006), Little Fish (2005), The Aviator (2004), The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou (2004), The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003), The Missing (2003), Coffee and Cigarettes (2003), Veronica Guerin (2003), The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002), Heaven (2002), The Shipping News (2001), Charlotte Gray (2001), The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001), Bandits (2001), The Gift (2000), The Man Who Cried (2000), The Talented Mr. Ripley (1999), Eyes Wide Shut (1999), Pushing Tin (1999), An Ideal Husband (1999), Elizabeth (1998), Oscar and Lucinda (1997), The Wedding Party (1997), Paradise Road (1997), Parklands (1996), Police Rescue (1994), Kaboria (1990)

Academy Awards History in Acting:
2008 Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role Nomination for Elizabeth: The Golden Age
2008 Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role Nomination for I'm Not There
2007 Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role Nomination for Notes on a Scandal
2005 Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role for The Aviator
1999 Best Actress in a Leading Role Nomination for Elizabeth

Achievements in Acting:
2014 Screen Actor Guild Awards Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role for Blue Jasmine
2014 British Academy Film Awards Best Leading Actress for Blue Jasmine
2014 Golden Globes Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama for Blue Jasmine
2008 Screen Actor Guild Awards Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role Nomination for Elizabeth: The Golden Age
2008 Screen Actor Guild Awards Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role Nomination for I'm Not There
2008 British Academy Film Awards Best Leading Actress Nomination for Elizabeth: The Golden Age
2008 British Academy Film Awards Best Supporting Actress Nomination for I'm Not There
2008 Golden Globes Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama Nomination for Elizabeth: The Golden Age
2008 Golden Globes Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture for I'm Not There
2007 Venice Film Festival Best Actress for I'm Not There
2007 Screen Actor Guild Awards Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role Nomination for Notes on a Scandal
2007 Golden Globes Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture Nomination for Notes on a Scandal
2005 Screen Actor Guild Awards Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role for The Aviator
2005 British Academy Film Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role for The Aviator
2005 Golden Globes Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture Nomination for The Aviator
2004 Golden Globes Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama Nomination for Veronica Guerin
2002 Screen Actor Guild Awards Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role Nomination for Bandits
2002 Golden Globes Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical Nomination for Bandits
2000 British Academy Film Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role Nomination for The Talented Mr. Ripley
1999 Screen Actor Guild Awards Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role Nomination for Elizabeth
1999 British Academy Film Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role for Elizabeth
1999 Golden Globes Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama for Elizabeth

Nominee: Sandra Bullock
Picture for Nomination: Gravity
Age: 49
From: United States
Filmography: The Heat (2013), Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close (2012), The Blind Side (2009), All About Steve (2009), The Proposal (2009), Premonition (2007), Infamous (2006), The Lake House (2006), Miss Congeniality 2: Armed and Fabulous (2005), Loverboy (2005), Crash (2004), Two Weeks Notice (2002), Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood (2002), Murder by Numbers (2002), Miss Congeniality (2000), Lisa Picard Is Famous (2000), 28 Days (2000), Gun Shy (2000), Forces of Nature (1999), The Prince of Egypt (1998), Welcome to Hollywood (1998), Practical Magic (1998), Hope Floats (1998), Speed 2: Cruise Control (1997), In Love and War (1996), A Time to Kill (1996), Two If by Sea (1996), The Net (1995), While You Were Sleeping (1995), Who Do I Gotta Kill? (1994), Speed (1994), Wrestling Ernest Hemingway (1993), Fire on the Amazon (1993), Demolition Man (1993), The Thing Called Love (1993), The Vanishing (1993), Love Potion No. 9 (1992), When the Party's Over (1992), A Fool and His Money (1989), Who Shot Pat? (1989), Hangmen (1987)

Academy Awards History in Acting:
2010 Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role for The Blind Side

Achievements in Acting:
2014 Screen Actor Guild Awards Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role Nomination for Gravity
2014 British Academy Film Awards Best Leading Actress Nomination for Gravity
2014 Golden Globes Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama Nomination for Gravity
2010 Screen Actor Guild Awards Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role for The Blind Side
2010 Golden Globes Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama for The Blind Side
2010 Golden Globes Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy Nomination for The Proposal
2001 Golden Globes Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy Nomination for Miss Congeniality
1996 Golden Globes Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy Nomination for While You Were Sleeping

Nominee: Judi Dench
Picture for Nomination: Philomena
Age: 79
From: England
Filmography: Skyfall (2012), Run for Your Wife (2012), The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (2012), J. Edgar (2011), My Week with Marilyn (2011), Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides (2011), Jane Eyre (2011), Nine (2009), Rage (2009), Quantum of Solace (2008), Notes on a Scandal (2006), Casino Royale (2006), Angelina Ballerina: Angelina Sets Sail (2006), Doogal (2006), Mrs. Henderson Presents (2005), Pride and Prejudice (2005), Ladies in Lavender (2004), The Chronicles of Riddick (2004), Home on the Range (2004), Die Another Day (2002), The Importance of Being Earnest (2002), The Shipping News (2001), Iris (2001), Chocolat (2000), The World Is Not Enough (1999), Tea with Mussolini (1999), Shakespeare in Love (1998), Tomorrow Never Dies (1997), Mrs Brown (1997), Hamlet (1996), GoldenEye (1995), Jack and Sarah (1995), Henry V (1989), A Handful of Dust (1988), 84 Charing Cross Road (1987), A Room with a View (1985), The Angelic Conversation (1985), Wetherby (1985), Dead Cert (1974), Luther (1974), A Midsummer Night's Dream (1968), A Study in Terror (1965), He Who Rides a Tiger (1965), Four in the Morning (1965), The Third Secret (1964)

Academy Awards History in Acting:
2007 Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role Nomination for Notes on a Scandal
2006 Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role Nomination for Mrs Henderson Presents
2002 Best Actress in a Leading Role Nomination for Iris
2001 Best Actress in a Supporting Role Nomination for Chocolat
1999 Best Actress in a Supporting Role for Shakespeare in Love
1998 Best Actress in a Leading Role Nomination for Mrs Brown

Achievements in Acting:
2014 Screen Actor Guild Awards Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role Nomination for Philomena
2014 British Academy Film Awards Best Leading Actress Nomination for Philomena
2014 Golden Globes Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama Nomination for Philomena
2013 British Academy Film Awards Best Supporting Actress Nomination for Skyfall
2013 Golden Globes Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy Nomination for The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel
2012 British Academy Film Awards Best Supporting Actress Nomination for My Week with Marilyn
2007 Screen Actor Guild Awards Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role Nomination for Notes on a Scandal
2007 British Academy Film Awards Best Actress in a Leading Role Nomination for Notes on a Scandal
2007 Golden Globes Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama Nomination for Notes on a Scandal
2006 Screen Actor Guild Awards Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role Nomination for Mrs Henderson Presents
2006 British Academy Film Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role Nomination for Mrs Henderson Presents
2006 Golden Globes Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy Nomination for Mrs Henderson Presents
2002 Screen Actor Guild Awards Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role Nomination for Iris
2002 Screen Actor Guild Awards Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role Nomination for The Shipping News
2002 British Academy Film Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role for Iris
2002 British Academy Film Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role Nomination for The Shipping News
2002 Golden Globes Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama Nomination for Iris
2001 Screen Actor Guild Awards Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role for Chocolat
2001 British Academy Film Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role Nomination for Chocolat
2001 Golden Globes Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture Nomination for Chocolat
1999 Screen Actor Guild Awards Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role Nomination for Shakespeare in Love
1999 British Academy Film Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role for Shakespeare in Love
1999 Golden Globes Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture Nomination for Shakespeare in Love
1998 Screen Actor Guild Awards Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role Nomination for Mrs Brown
1998 British Academy Film Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role for Mrs Brown
1998 Golden Globes Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama for Mrs Brown
1989 British Academy Film Awards Best Actress in a Supporting Role for A Handful of Dust
1988 British Academy Film Awards Best Actress in a Supporting Role Nomination for 84 Charing Cross Road
1987 British Academy Film Awards Best Actress in a Supporting Role for A Room with a View
1986 British Academy Film Awards Best Actress in a Supporting Role Nomination for Wetherby

Nominee: Meryl Streep
Picture for Nomination: August: Osage County
Age: 64
From: United States
Filmography: Hope Springs (2012), The Iron Lady (2011), It's Complicated (2009), Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009), Julie and Julia (2009), Doubt (2008), Mamma Mia! (2008), Lions for Lambs (2007), Rendition (2007), Evening (2007), Dark Matter (2007), The Ant Bully (2006), The Devil Wears Prada (2006), A Prairie Home Companion (2006), Prime (2005), Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events (2004), The Manchurian Candidate (2004), Stuck on You (2003), The Hours (2002), Adaptation. (2002), A.I. Artificial Intelligence (2001), Music of the Heart (1999), Ginevra's Story: Solving the Mysteries of Leonardo da Vinci's First Known Portrait (1999), One True Thing (1998), Dancing at Lughnasa (1998), Marvin's Room (1996), Before and After (1996), The Bridges of Madison County (1995), The River Wild (1994), The House of the Spirits (1993), Death Becomes Her (1992), Defending Your Life (1991), Postcards from the Edge (1990), She-Devil (1989), A Cry in the Dark (1988), Ironweed (1987), Heartburn (1986), Out of Africa (1985), Plenty (1984), Falling in Love (1984), Silkwood (1983), Sophie's Choice (1982), Still of the Night (1982), The French Lieutenant's Woman (1981), Kramer vs. Kramer (1979), The Seduction of Joe Tynan (1979), Manhattan (1979), The Deer Hunter (1978), Julia (1977), Everybody Rides the Carousel (1975)

Academy Awards History in Acting:
2012 Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role for The Iron Lady
2010 Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role Nomination for Julie and Julia
2009 Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role Nomination for Doubt
2007 Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role Nomination for The Devil Wears Prada
2003 Best Actress in a Supporting Role Nomination for Adaptation.
2000 Best Actress in a Leading Role Nomination for Music of the Heart
1999 Best Actress in a Leading Role Nomination for One True Thing
1996 Best Actress in a Leading Role Nomination for The Bridges of Madison County
1991 Best Actress in a Leading Role Nomination for Postcards from the Edge
1989 Best Actress in a Leading Role Nomination for A Cry in the Dark
1988 Best Actress in a Leading Role Nomination for Ironweed
1986 Best Actress in a Leading Role Nomination for Out of Africa
1984 Best Actress in a Leading Role Nomination for Silkwood
1983 Best Actress in a Leading Role for Sophie's Choice
1982 Best Actress in a Leading Role Nomination for The French Lieutenant's Woman
1980 Best Actress in a Supporting Role for Kramer vs. Kramer
1979 Best Actress in a Supporting Role Nomination for The Deer Hunter

Achievements in Acting:
2014 Screen Actor Guild Awards Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role Nomination for August: Osage County
2014 Golden Globes Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy Nomination for August: Osage County
2013 Golden Globes Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy Nomination for Hope Springs
2012 Screen Actor Guild Awards Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role Nomination for The Iron Lady
2012 British Academy Film Awards Best Leading Actress for The Iron Lady
2012 Golden Globes Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama for The Iron Lady
2010 Screen Actor Guild Awards Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role Nomination for Julie and Julia
2010 British Academy Film Awards Best Leading Actress Nomination for Julie and Julia
2010 Golden Globes Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy for Julie and Julia
2010 Golden Globes Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy Nomination for It's Complicated
2009 Screen Actor Guild Awards Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role for Doubt
2009 British Academy Film Awards Best Leading Actress Nomination for Doubt
2009 Golden Globes Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama Nomination for Doubt
2009 Golden Globes Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy Nomination for Mamma Mia!
2007 Screen Actor Guild Awards Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role Nomination for The Devil Wears Prada
2007 British Academy Film Awards Best Actress in a Leading Role Nomination for The Devil Wears Prada
2007 Golden Globes Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy for The Devil Wears Prada
2005 British Academy Film Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role Nomination for The Manchurian Candidate
2005 Golden Globes Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture Nomination for The Manchurian Candidate
2003 Berlin International Film Festival Best Actress for The Hours
2003 British Academy Film Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role Nomination for The Hours
2003 British Academy Film Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role Nomination for Adaptation.
2003 Golden Globes Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama Nomination for The Hours
2003 Golden Globes Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture for Adaptation.
2000 Screen Actor Guild Awards Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role Nomination for Music of the Heart
2000 Golden Globes Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama Nomination for Music of the Heart
1999 Screen Actor Guild Awards Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role Nomination for One True Thing
1999 Golden Globes Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama Nomination for One True Thing
1997 Golden Globes Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama Nomination for Marvin's Room
1996 Screen Actor Guild Awards Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role Nomination for The Bridges of Madison County
1996 Golden Globes Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama Nomination for The Bridges of Madison County
1995 Screen Actor Guild Awards Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role Nomination for The River Wild
1995 Golden Globes Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama Nomination for The River Wild
1993 Golden Globes Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy Nomination for Death Becomes Her
1991 Golden Globes Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy Nomination for Postcards from the Edge
1990 Golden Globes Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy Nomination for She-Devil
1989 Cannes Film Festival Best Actress for A Cry in the Dark
1989 Golden Globes Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama Nomination for A Cry in the Dark
1987 British Academy Film Awards Best Actress Nomination for Out of Africa
1986 Golden Globes Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama Nomination for Out of Africa
1985 British Academy Film Awards Best Actress Nomination for Silkwood
1984 British Academy Film Awards Best Actress Nomination for Sophie's Choice
1984 Golden Globes Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama Nomination for Silkwood
1983 Golden Globes Best Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama for Sophie's Choice
1982 British Academy Film Awards Best Actress for The French Lieutenant's Woman
1982 Golden Globes Best Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama for The French Lieutenant's Woman
1981 British Academy Film Awards Best Actress Nomination for Kramer vs. Kramer
1980 British Academy Film Awards Best Actress Nomination for The Deer Hunter
1980 British Academy Film Awards Best Supporting Actress Nomination for Manhattan
1980 Golden Globes Best Motion Picture Actress in a Supporting Role for Kramer vs. Kramer
1979 Golden Globes Best Motion Picture Actress in a Supporting Role Nomination for The Deer Hunter

One statement to Nominees:
Amy Adams: Someone said she may win next year. I do not think she deserves this year. Sorry for Emma!
Cate Blanchett: Excellent act in the movie. No substitutes.
Sandra Bullock: I think the movie is a bit overrated but she is not definitely. Congrat!
Judi Dench: Very worthy for this nom. She finally makes this.
Meryl Streep: She is so iffy this time. However, she is the best anyway. I am so happy.

Conclusion:
27 February 2014
Who Will Win Likely: Cate Blanchett for Blue Jasmine
Who May Be Alternate: Amy Adams for American Hustle
18 February 2014
Who Will Win Likely: Cate Blanchett for Blue Jasmine
Who May Be Alternate: Amy Adams for American Hustle
9 February 2014
Who Will Win Likely: Cate Blanchett for Blue Jasmine
Who May Be Alternate: Amy Adams for American Hustle
23 January 2014
Who Will Win Likely: Cate Blanchett for Blue Jasmine
Who May Be the Alternate: Judi Dench for Philomena

Who Should Win: Cate Blanchett for Blue Jasmine
Who Got Snubbed: Emma Thompson for Saving Mr. Banks, Adèle Exarchopoulos for Blue Is the Warmest Color
Personal Favorite: Cate Blanchett for Blue Jasmine
Who Wins? Cate Blanchett for Blue Jasmine

2014 Academy Awards Actor Series

Nominee: Christian Bale
Picture for Nomination: American Hustle
Age: 39
From: United Kingdom
Filmography: 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:
2011 Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role for The Fighter

Achievements in Acting:
2014 British Academy Film Awards Best Leading Actor Nomination for American Hustle
2014 Golden Globes Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy 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: Bruce Dern
Picture for Nomination: Nebraska
Age: 77
From: United States
Filmography: Fighting for Freedom (2013), Northern Borders (2013), Toolbox Murders 2 (2013), Django Unchained (2012), Hitting the Cycle (2012), Twixt (2011), Inside Out (2011), From Up on Poppy Hill (2011), Choose (2011), Trim (2010), The Lightkeepers (2009), The Hole (2009), American Cowslip (2009), The Golden Boys (2008), Swamp Devil (2008), The Cake Eaters (2007), Bobby Z (2007), The Hard Easy (2006), The Astronaut Farmer (2006), Walker Payne (2006), Believe in Me (2006), Down in the Valley (2005), Monster (2003), Milwaukee, Minnesota (2003), Masked and Anonymous (2003), The Glass House (2001), Madison (2001), All the Pretty Horses (2000), If... Dog... Rabbit (1999), The Haunting (1999), Small Soldiers (1998), Last Man Standing (1996), Mulholland Falls (1996), Down Periscope (1996), Wild Bill (1995), Mrs. Munck (1995), Diggstown (1992), After Dark, My Sweet (1990), The 'Burbs (1989), 1969 (1988), World Gone Wild (1987), The Big Town (1987), On the Edge (1986), That Championship Season (1982), Harry Tracy: The Last of the Wild Bunch (1982), Tattoo (1981), Middle Age Crazy (1980), The Driver (1978), Coming Home (1978), Black Sunday (1977), The Twist (1976), Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood (1976), Family Plot (1976), Posse (1975), Smile (1975), The Great Gatsby (1974), The Laughing Policeman (1973), Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid (1973), Thumb Tripping (1972), The King of Marvin Gardens (1972), Silent Running (1972), The Cowboys (1972), Drive, He Said (1971), The Incredible 2-Headed Transplant (1971), The Rebel Rousers (1970), Bloody Mama (1970), They Shoot Horses, Don't They? (1969), The Cycle Savages (1969), Number One (1969), Castle Keep (1969), Support Your Local Sheriff! (1969), Hang 'Em High (1968), Psych-Out (1968), Will Penny (1967), Waterhole #3 (1967), The Trip (1967), The St. Valentine's Day Massacre (1967), The War Wagon (1967), The Wild Angels (1966), Hush...Hush, Sweet Charlotte (1964), Marnie (1964), Wild River (1960)

Academy Awards History in Acting:
1979 Best Actor in a Supporting Role Nomination for Coming Home

Achievements in Acting:
2014 Screen Actor Guild Awards Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role Nomination for Nebraska
2014 British Academy Film Awards Best Leading Actor Nomination for Nebraska
2014 Golden Globes Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy Nomination for Nebraska
2013 Cannes Film Festival Best Actor for Nebraska
1983 Berlin International Film Festival Best Actor for That Championship Season
1979 Golden Globes Best Motion Picture Actor in a Supporting Role Nomination for Coming Home
1975 Golden Globes Best Supporting Actor - Motion Picture Nomination for The Great Gatsby

Nominee: Leonardo DiCaprio
Picture for Nomination: The Wolf of Wall Street
Age: 39
From: United States
Filmography: The Great Gatsby (2013), Django Unchained (2012), J. Edgar (2011), Inception (2010), Shutter Island (2010), Revolutionary Road (2008), Body of Lies (2008), Blood Diamond (2006), The Departed (2006), The Aviator (2004), Catch Me If You Can (2002), Gangs of New York (2002), Don's Plum (2001), The Beach (2000), Celebrity (1998), The Man in the Iron Mask (1998), Titanic (1997), Marvin's Room (1996), Romeo + Juliet (1996), Total Eclipse (1995), The Quick and the Dead (1995), The Basketball Diaries (1995), What's Eating Gilbert Grape (1993), This Boy's Life (1993), Poison Ivy (1992), Critters 3 (1991)

Academy Awards History in Acting:
2007 Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role Nomination for Blood Diamond
2005 Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role Nomination for The Aviator
1994 Best Actor in a Supporting Role Nomination for What's Eating Gilbert Grape

Achievements in Acting:
2014 British Academy Film Awards Best Leading Actor Nomination for The Wolf of Wall Street
2014 Golden Globes Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy for The Wolf of Wall Street
2013 Golden Globes Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture Nomination for Django Unchained
2012 Screen Actor Guild Awards Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role Nomination for J. Edgar
2012 Golden Globes Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama Nomination for J. Edgar
2009 Golden Globes Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama Nomination for Revolutionary Road
2007 Screen Actor Guild Awards Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role Nomination for Blood Diamond
2007 Screen Actor Guild Awards Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role Nomination for The Departed
2007 British Academy Film Awards Best Actor in a Leading Role Nomination for The Departed
2007 Golden Globes Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama Nomination for Blood Diamond
2007 Golden Globes Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama Nomination for The Departed
2005 Screen Actor Guild Awards Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role Nomination for The Aviator
2005 British Academy Film Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role Nomination for The Aviator
2005 Golden Globes Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama for The Aviator
2003 Golden Globes Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama Nomination for Catch Me If You Can
1998 Golden Globes Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama Nomination for Titanic
1997 Berlin International Film Festival Best Actor for Romeo + Juliet
1994 Golden Globes Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture Nomination for What's Eating Gilbert Grape

Nominee: Chiwetel Ejiofor
Picture for Nomination: 12 Years a Slave
Age: 36
From: England
Filmography: Half of a Yellow Sun (2013), Savannah (2013), Salt (2010), 2012 (2009), Endgame (2009), Redbelt (2008), American Gangster (2007), Talk to Me (2007), Children of Men (2006), Inside Man (2006), Kinky Boots (2005), Slow Burn (2005), Serenity (2005), Four Brothers (2005), Melinda and Melinda (2004), Red Dust (2004), She Hate Me (2004), Love Actually (2003), 3 Blind Mice (2003), Dirty Pretty Things (2002), My Friend Soweto (2001), It Was an Accident (2000), Greenwich Mean Time (1999), Amistad (1997)

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

Achievements in Acting:
2014 Screen Actor Guild Awards Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role Nomination for 12 Years a Slave
2014 British Academy Film Awards Best Leading Actor for 12 Years a Slave
2014 Golden Globes Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama Nomination for 12 Years a Slave
2007 Golden Globes Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical Nomination for Kinky Boots

Nominee: Matthew McConaughey
Picture for Nomination: Dallas Buyers Club
Age: 44
From: United States
Filmography: The Wolf of Wall Street (2013), Magic Mike (2012), Mud (2012), The Paperboy (2012), Killer Joe (2011), Bernie (2011), The Lincoln Lawyer (2011), Ghosts of Girlfriends Past (2008), Surfer, Dude (2008), Tropic Thunder (2008), Fool's Gold (2008), We Are Marshall (2006), Failure to Launch (2006), Two for the Money (2005), Sahara (2005), Paparazzi (2004), How to Lose q Guy in 10 Days (2003), Tiptoes (2002), Reign of Fire (2002), Frailty (2001), Thirteen Conversations About One Thing (2001), The Wedding Planner (2001), U-571 (2000), Edtv (1999), Welcome to Hollywood (1998), The Newton Boys (1998), Amistad (1997), Contact (1997), Larger Than Life (1996), A Time to Kill (1996), Lone Star (1996), Scorpion Spring (1995), Glory Daze (1995), Boys on the Side (1995), Angels in the Outfield (1994), Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Next Generation (1994), My Boyfriend's Back (1993), Dazed and Confused (1993)

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

Achievements in Acting:
2014 Screen Actor Guild Awards Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role for Dallas Buyers Club
2014 Golden Globes Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama for Dallas Buyers Club

One Statement to Nominees:
Christian Bale: Make yourself ugly and rob a nom, huh!!
Bruce Dern: Veteran actor is valuable. Congrat!
Leonardo DiCaprio: Finally a nom. He's got snubbed many times and he is owed.
Chiwetel Ejiofor: Black actor needs to stand out. Keep up the work.
Matthew McConaughey: Very dedicated. Appreciate very much for his performance.

Conclusion:
27 February 2014
Who Will Win Likely: Matthew McConaughey for Dallas Buyers Club
Who May Be Alternate: Leonardo DiCaprio for The Wolf of Wall Street
18 February 2014
Who Will Win Likely: Matthew McConaughey for Dallas Buyers Club
Who May Be Alternate: Chiwetel Ejiofor for 12 Years a Slave
9 February 2014
Who Will Win Likely: Matthew McConaughey for Dallas Buyers Club
Who May Be Alternate: Leonardo DiCaprio for The Wolf of Wall Street
21 January 2014
Who Will Win Likely: Matthew McConaughey for Dallas Buyers Club
Who May Be Alternate: Leonardo DiCaprio for The Wolf of Wall Street

Who Should Win: Matthew McConaughey for Dallas Buyers Club
Who got snubbed: Tom Hanks for Captain Phillips, Robert Redford for All Is Lost
Personal Favorite: Leonardo DiCaprio for The Wolf of Wall Street
Who Wins? Matthew McConaughey for Dallas Buyers Club

2014 Academy Awards Director Series

Nominee: Alfonso Cuarón
Picture for Nomination: Gravity
Age: 52
From: Mexico
Filmography: Children of Men (2006), Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004), And Your Mother Too (2001), Great Expectations (1998), A Little Princess (1995), Only with Your Partner (1991)

Academy Awards History in Directing:
This is his first nomination in Directing.

Achievements in Directing:
2014 Directors Guild of America Award for Gravity
2014 British Academy Film Awards Best Director for Gravity
2014 Golden Globes Best Director for Gravity

Nominee: Steve McQueen
Picture for Nomination: 12 Years a Slave
Age: 44
From: England
Filmography: Shame (2011), Hunger (2008)

Academy Awards History in Directing:
This is his first nomination in Directing.

Achievements in Directing:
2014 Directors Guild of America Award Nomination for 12 Years a Slave
2014 British Academy Film Awards Best Director Nomination for 12 Years a Slave
2014 Golden Globes Best Director Nomination for 12 Years a Slave

Nominee: Alexander Payne
Picture for Nomination: Nebraska
Age: 52
From: United States
Filmography: The Descendants (2011), Sideways (2004), About Schmidt (2002), Election (1999), Citizen Ruth (1996), The Passion of Martin (1991)

Academy Awards History in Directing:
2012 Best Director Nomination for The Descendants
2005 Best Director Nomination for Sideways

Achievements in Directing:
2014 Golden Globes Best Director Nomination for Nebraska
2012 Directors Guild of America Award Nomination for The Descendants
2012 Golden Globes Best Director Nomination for The Descendants
2005 Directors Guild of America Award Nomination for Sideways
2005 Golden Globes Best Director Nomination for Sideways
2003 Golden Globes Best Director Nomination for About Schmidt

Nominee: David O. Russell
Picture for Nomination: American Hustle
Age: 55
From: United States
Filmography: Silver Linings Playbook (2012), The Fighter (2010), I Heart Huckabees (2004), Three Kings (1999), Flirting with Disaster (1996), Spanking the Monkey (1994)

Academy Awards History in Directing:
2013 Best Director Nomination for Silver Linings Playbook
2011 Best Director Nomination for The Fighter

Achievements in Directing:
2014 Directors Guild of America Award Nomination for American Hustle
2014 British Academy Film Awards Best Director Nomination for American Hustle
2014 Golden Globes Best Director Nomination for American Hustle
2011 Directors Guild of America Award Nomination for The Fighter
2011 Golden Globes Best Director Nomination for The Fighter

Nominee: Martin Scorsese
Picture for Nomination: The Wolf of Wall Street
Age: 71
From: United States
Filmography: Hugo (2011), George Harrison: Living in the Material World (2011), Public Speaking (2010), A Letter to Elia (2010), Shutter Island (2010), Shine a Light (2008), The Departed (2006), The Aviator (2004), Gangs of New York (2002), Bringing Out the Dead (1999), My Voyage to Italy (1999), Kundun (1997), Casino (1995), The Age of Innocence (1993), Cape Fear (1991), Goodfellas (1990), The Last Temptation of Christ (1988), The Color of Money (1986), After Hours (1985), The King of Comedy (1982), Raging Bull (1980), American Boy: A Profile of - Steven Prince (1978), The Last Waltz (1978), New York, New York (1977), Taxi Driver (1976), Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore (1974), Italianamerican (1974), Mean Streets (1973), Boxcar Bertha (1972), Street Scenes (1970), The Honeymoon Killers (1970), Who's That Knocking at My Door (1967), New York City... Melting Point (1966)

Academy Awards History in Directing:
2012 Best Director Nomination for Hugo
2007 Best Director for The Departed
2005 Best Director Nomination for The Aviator
2003 Best Director Nomination for Gangs of New York
1991 Best Director Nomination for Goodfellas
1989 Best Director Nomination for The Last Temptation of Christ
1981 Best Director Nomination for The Raging Bull

Achievements in Directing:
2014 Directors Guild of America Award Nomination for The Wolf of Wall Street
2014 British Academy Film Awards Best Director Nomination for The Wolf of Wall Street
2012 Directors Guild of America Award Nomination for Hugo
2012 British Academy Film Awards Best Director Nomination for Hugo
2012 Golden Globes Best Director Nomination for Hugo
2007 Directors Guild of America Award for The Departed
2007 British Academy Film Awards Best Director Nomination for The Departed
2007 Golden Globes Best Director for The Departed
2005 Directors Guild of America Award Nomination for The Aviator
2005 British Academy Film Awards Best Director Nomination for The Aviator
2005 Golden Globes Best Director Nomination for The Aviator
2003 Directors Guild of America Award Nomination for Gangs of New York
2003 British Academy Film Awards Best Director Nomination for Gangs of New York
2003 Golden Globes Best Director for Gangs of New York
1996 Golden Globes Best Director Nomination for Casino
1994 Directors Guild of America Award Nomination for The Age of Innocence
1994 Golden Globes Best Director Nomination for The Age of Innocence
1991 Directors Guild of America Award Nomination for Goodfellas
1991 British Academy Film Awards Best Director Nomination for Goodfellas
1991 Golden Globes Best Director Nomination for Goodfellas
1990 Venice Film Festival Best Director for Goodfellas
1986 Cannes Film Festival Best Director for After Hours
1984 British Academy Film Awards Best Director Nomination for The King of Comedy
1981 Directors Guild of America Award Nomination for Raging Bull
1981 Golden Globes Best Director Nomination for Raging Bull
1977 Directors Guild of America Award Nomination for Taxi Driver
1977 British Academy Film Awards Best Director Nomination for Taxi Driver
1976 British Academy Film Awards Best Director Nomination for Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore

One Statement to Nominees:
Alfonso Cuarón: Great 3D move. Should be in his bag.
Steve McQueen: I personally like him better. The movie is so amazing and influential.
Alexander Payne: Snubbed last time. Interesting movie this year.
David O. Russell: Second time in a row. He is talented but I totally agree that the movie is overrated.
Martin Scorsese: Wonder so few victories. The collaboration with Leonardo is perfect.

Conclusion:
27 February 2014
Who Will Win Likely: Alfonso Cuarón for Gravity
Who May Be Alternate: Steve McQueen for 12 Years a Slave
18 February 2014
Who Will Win Likely: Alfonso Cuarón for Gravity
Who May Be Alternate: Steve McQueen for 12 Years a Slave
9 February 2014
Who Will Win Likely: Alfonso Cuarón for Gravity
Who May Be Alternate: Steve McQueen for 12 Years a Slave
20 January 2014
Who Will Win Likely: Alfonso Cuarón for Gravity
Who May Be Alternate: Steve McQueen for 12 Years a Slave

Who Should Win: Alfonso Cuarón for Gravity
Who Got Snubbed: Paul Greengrass for Captain Phillips, Joel Coen, Ethan Coen for Inside Llewyn Davis
Personal Favorite: Steve McQueen for 12 Years a Slave
Who Wins? Alfonso Cuarón for Gravity

2014 Screen Actor Guild Awards Winner

OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE BY A CAST IN A MOTION PICTURE
American Hustle

OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE BY A MALE ACTOR IN A LEADING ROLE
Matthew McConaughey, Dallas Buyers Club as Ron Woodroof

OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE BY A FEMALE ACTOR IN A LEADING ROLE
Cate Blanchett, Blue Jasmine as Jasmine

OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE BY A MALE ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLE
Jared Leto, Dallas Buyers Club as Rayon

OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE BY A FEMALE ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLE
Lupita Nyong'o, 12 Years a Slave as Patsey

2014 Academy Awards Motion Picture Series

Nominated Picture: American Hustle
Genre: Crime, Drama
Country: United States
Language: English
Studio: Atlas Entertainment, Annapurna Pictures
Distributor in United States: Columbia Pictures
Director: David O. Russell
Producers: Charles Roven, Richard Suckle, Megan Ellison, Jonathan Gordon
Screenplay By: Eric Warren Singer, David O. Russell
Starring: Christian Bale, Bradley Cooper, Amy Adams, Jeremy Renner, Jennifer Lawrence
Duration: 138 Minutes
Release Date in Hong Kong: 13 February 2014
Nominations in 2014 Academy Awards:
Best Actor in a Leading Role - Christian Bale
Best Actress in a Leading Role - Amy Adams
Best Actor in a Supporting Role - Bradley Cooper
Best Actress in a Supporting Role - Jennifer Lawrence
Best Costume Design - Michael Wilkinson
Best Directing - David O. Russell
Best Film Editing - Jay Cassidy, Crispin Struthers, Alan Baumgarten
Best Production Design - Judy Becker (Production Design), Heather Loeffler (Set Decoration)
Best Writing, Original Screenplay - Eric Warren Singer, David O. Russell

Nominated Picture: Captain Phillips
Genre: Adventure, Biography, Drama
Country: United States
Language: English, Somali
Studio: Michael De Luca Productions, Scott Rudin Productions, Trigger Street Productions
Distributor in United States: Columbia Pictures
Director: Paul Greengrass
Producers: Michael De Luca, Dana Brunetti, Scott Rudin
Screenplay By: Billy Ray
Starring: Tom Hanks, Barkhad Abdi
Duration: 134 Minutes
Release Date in Hong Kong: 10 October 2013
Nominations in 2014 Academy Awards:
Best Actor in a Supporting Role - Barkhad Abdi
Best Film Editing - Christopher Rouse
Best Sound Editing - Oliver Tarney
Best Sound Mixing - Chris Burdon, Mark Taylor, Mike Prestwood Smith, Chris Munro
Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay - Billy Ray

Nominated Picture: Dallas Buyers Club
Genre: Biography, Drama, History
Country: United States
Language: English
Studio: Truth Entertainment, Voltage Pictures
Distributor in United States: Focus Features
Director: Jean-Marc Vallée
Producers: Robbie Brenner, Nathan Ross, Rachel Rothman, Rachel Winter
Screenplay By: Craig Borten, Melisa Wallack
Starring: Matthew McConaughey, Jennifer Garner, Jared Leto
Duration: 117 Minutes
Release Date in Hong Kong: 20 February 2014
Nominations in 2014 Academy Awards:
Best Actor in a Leading Role - Matthew McConaughey
Best Actor in a Supporting Role - Jared Leto
Best Film Editing - John Mac McMurphy, Martin Pensa
Best Makeup and Hairstyling - Adruitha Lee, Robin Mathews
Best Writing, Original Screenplay - Craig Borten, Melisa Wallack

Nominated Picture: Gravity
Genre: Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller
Country: United Kingdom, United States
Language: English
Studio: Esperanto Filmoj, Heyday Films
Distributor in United States: Warner Bros. Pictures
Director: Alfonso Cuarón
Producers: Alfonso Cuarón, David Heyman
Screenplay By: Alfonso Cuarón, Jonás Cuarón
Starring: Sandra Bullock, George Clooney
Duration: 91 Minutes
Release Date in Hong Kong: 3 October 2013
Nominations in 2014 Academy Awards:
Best Actress in a Leading Role - Sandra Bullock
Best Cinematography - Emmanuel Lubezki
Best Directing - Alfonso Cuarón
Best Film Editing - Alfonso Cuarón, Mark Sanger
Best Music, Original Score - Steven Price
Best Production Design - Andy Nicholson (Production Design), Rosie Goodwin, Joanne Woollard (Set Decoration)
Best Sound Editing - Glenn Freemantle
Best Sound Mixing - Skip Lievsay, Niv Adiri, Christopher Benstead, Chris Munro
Best Visual Effects - Tim Webber, Chris Lawrence, Dave Shirk, Neil Corbould

Nominated Picture: Her
Genre: Drama, Romance, Sci-Fi
Country: United States
Language: English
Studio: Annapurna Pictures
Distributor in United States: Warner Bros. Pictures
Director: Spike Jonze
Producers: Megan Ellison, Spike Jonze, Vincent Landay
Screenplay By: Spike Jonze
Starring: Joaquin Phoenix, Amy Adams, Rooney Mara, Olivia Wilde, Scarlett Johansson
Duration: 126 Minutes
Release Date in Hong Kong: 13 March 2014
Nominations in 2014 Academy Awards:
Best Music, Original Score - William Butler, Owen Pallett
Best Music, Original Song - The Moon Song (Music by Karen O, Lyric by Karen O, Spike Jonze)
Best Production Design - K.K. Barrett, Gene Serdena
Best Writing, Original Screenplay - Spike Jonze

Nominated Picture: Nebraska
Genre: Adventure, Drama
Country: United States
Language: English
Studio: FilmNation Entertainment
Distributor in United States: Paramount Vantage
Director: Alexander Payne
Producers: Albert Berger, Ron Yerxa
Screenplay By: Bob Nelson
Starring: Bruce Dern, Will Forte, June Squibb, Stacy Keach, Bob Odenkirk
Duration: 115 Minutes
Release Date in Hong Kong: 27 March 2014
Nominations in 2014 Academy Awards:
Best Actor in a Leading Role - Bruce Dern
Best Actress in a Supporting Role - June Squibb
Best Cinematography - Phedon Papamichael
Best Directing - Alexander Payne
Best Writing, Original Screenplay - Bob Nelson

Nominated Picture: Philomena
Genre: Drama
Country: France, United Kingdom, United States
Language: English
Studio: Pathé, BBC Films, British Film Institute, Canal+, Cine+, Baby Cow Productions, Magnolia Mae Films
Distributor in United States: The Weinstein Company
Director: Stephen Frears
Producers: Gabrielle Tana, Steve Coogan, Tracey Seaward
Screenplay By: Steve Coogan, Jeff Pope
Starring: Judi Dench, Steve Coogan
Duration: 98 Minutes
Release Date in Hong Kong: 20 February 2014
Nominations in 2014 Academy Awards:
Best Actress in a Leading Role - Judi Dench
Best Music, Original Score - Alexandre Desplat
Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay - Steve Coogan, Jeff Pope

Nominated Picture: 12 Years a Slave
Genre: Biography, Drama, History
Country: United Kingdom, United States
Language: English
Studio: Regency Enterprises, River Road Entertainment, Plan B, New Regency, Film4
Distributor in United States: Fox Searchlight Pictures
Director: Steve McQueen
Producers: Brad Pitt, Dede Gardner, Jeremy Kleiner, Bill Pohlad, Steve McQueen, Arnon Milchan, Anthony Katagas
Screenplay By: John Ridley
Starring: Chiwetel Ejiofor, Michael Fassbender, Benedict Cumberbatch, Paul Dano, Paul Giamatti, Lupita Nyong'o, Sarah Paulson, Brad Pitt, Alfre Woodard
Duration: 134 Minutes
Release Date in Hong Kong: 27 February 2014
Nominations in 2014 Academy Awards:
Best Actor in a Leading Role - Chiwetel Ejiofor
Best Actor in a Supporting Role - Michael Fassbender
Best Actress in a Supporting Role - Lupita Nyong'o
Best Costume Design - Patricia Norris
Best Directing - Steve McQueen
Best Film Editing - Joe Walker
Best Production Design - Adam Stockhausen (Production Design), Alice Baker (Set Decoration)
Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay - John Ridley

Nominated Picture: The Wolf of Wall Street
Genre: Biography, Comedy, Crime
Country: United States
Language: English
Studio: Red Granite Pictures, Appian Way Productions, Sikelia Productions, Emjag Productions
Distributor in United States: Paramount Pictures
Director: Martin Scorsese
Producers: Martin Scorsese, Leonardo DiCaprio, Riza Aziz, Joey McFarland, Emma Tillinger Koskoff
Screenplay By: Terence Winter
Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Jonah Hill, Margot Robbie
Duration: 180 Minutes
Release Date in Hong Kong: 13 February 2014
Nominations in 2014 Academy Awards:
Best Actor in a Leading Role - Leonardo DiCaprio
Best Actor in a Supporting Role - Jonah Hill
Best Directing - Martin Scorsese
Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay - Terence Winter

Conclusion:
27 February 2014
Which Will Win Likely: 12 Years a Slave
Which May Be Alternates: American Hustle, Gravity
18 February 2014
Which Will Win Likely: 12 Years a Slave
Which May Be Alternates: American Hustle, Gravity
9 February 2014
Which Will Win Likely: Gravity
Which May Be Alternates: American Hustle, 12 Years a Slave
18 January 2014
Which Will Win Likely: 12 Years a Slave
Which May Be Alternates: American Hustle, Dallas Buyers Club

Which Should Win: 12 Years a Slave
Which Got Snubbed: Inside Llewyn Davis, Fruitvale Station
Personal Favorite: The Wolf of Wall Street
Which Wins? 12 Years a Slave

2014 Annual Critics' Choice Movie Awards Winner

BEST PICTURE
12 Years a Slave

BEST ACTOR
Matthew McConaughey, Dallas Buyers Club

BEST ACTRESS
Cate Blanchett, Blue Jasmine

BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR
Jared Leto, Dallas Buyers Club

BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS
Lupita Nyong'o, 12 Years a Slave

BEST YOUNG ACTOR/ACTRESS
Adele Exarchopoulos, Blue Is the Warmest Color

BEST ACTING ENSEMBLE
American Hustle

BEST DIRECTOR
Alfonso Cuarón, Gravity

BEST ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY
Spike Jonze, Her

BEST ADAPTED SCREENPLAY
John Ridley, 12 Years a Slave

BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY
Emmanuel Lubezki, Gravity

BEST ART DIRECTION
Catherine Martin (Production Designer) and Beverley Dunn (Set Decorator), The Great Gatsby

BEST EDITING
Alfonso Cuarón and Mark Sanger, Gravity

BEST COSTUME DESIGN
Catherine Martin, The Great Gatsby

BEST HAIR AND MAKEUP
American Hustle

BEST VISUAL EFFECTS
Gravity

BEST ANIMATED FEATURE
Frozen

BEST ACTION MOVIE
Lone Survivor

BEST ACTOR IN AN ACTION MOVIE
Mark Wahlberg, Lone Survivor

BEST ACTRESS IN AN ACTION MOVIE
Sandra Bullock, Gravity

BEST COMEDY
American Hustle

BEST ACTOR IN A COMEDY
Leonardo DiCaprio, The Wolf of Wall Street

BEST ACTRESS IN A COMEDY
Amy Adams, American Hustle

BEST SCI-FI/HORROR MOVIE
Gravity

BEST FOREIGN LANGUAGE FILM
Blue Is the Warmest Color

BEST DOCUMENTARY FEATURE
20 Feet From Stardom

BEST SONG
Let It Go, Robert Lopez and Kristen Anderson-Lopez, Frozen

BEST SCORE
Steven Price, Gravity

2014 Academy Awards Nomination Reaction

BEST PICTURE

American Hustle

Captain Phillips

Dallas Buyers Club

Gravity

Her

Nebraska

Philomena

12 Years a Slave

The Wolf of Wall Street

BEST ACTOR IN A LEADING ROLE

Christian Bale, American Hustle

Bruce Dern, Nebraska

Leonardo DiCaprio, The Wolf of Wall Street

Chiwetel Ejiofor, 12 Years a Slave

Matthew McConaughey, Dallas Buyers Club

BEST ACTRESS IN A LEADING ROLE

Amy Adams, American Hustle

Cate Blanchett, Blue Jasmine

Sandra Bullock, Gravity

Judi Dench, Philomena

Meryl Streep, August: Osage County

BEST ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLE

Barkhad Abdi, Captain Phillips

Bradley Cooper, American Hustle

Michael Fassbender, 12 Years a Slave

Jonah Hill, The Wolf of Wall Street

Jared Leto, Dallas Buyers Club

BEST ACTRESS IN A SUPPORTING ROLE

Sally Hawkins, Blue Jasmine

Jennifer Lawrence, American Hustle

Lupita Nyong'o, 12 Years a Slave

Julia Roberts, August: Osage County

June Squibb, Nebraska

BEST ANIMATED FEATURE FILM

The Croods

Despicable Me 2

Ernest and Celestine

Frozen

The Wind Rises

BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY

Philippe Le Sourd, The Grandmaster

Emmanuel Lubezki, Gravity

Bruno Delbonnel, Inside Llewyn Davis

Phedon Papamichael, Nebraska

Roger A. Deakins, Prisoners

BEST COSTUME DESIGN

Michael Wilkinson, American Hustle

William Chang Suk Ping, The Grandmaster

Catherine Martin, The Great Gatsby

Michael O'Connor, The Invisible Woman

Patricia Norris, 12 Years a Slave

BEST DIRECTING

David O. Russell, American Hustle

Alfonso Cuarón, Gravity
Alexander Payne, Nebraska
Steve McQueen, 12 Years a Slave
Martin Scorsese, The Wolf of Wall Street

BEST DOCUMENTARY FEATURE
The Act of Killing
Cutie and the Boxer
Dirty Wars
The Square
20 Feet from Stardom

BEST DOCUMENTARY SHORT SUBJECT
CaveDigger
Facing Fear
Karama Has No Walls
The Lady in Number 6: Music Saved My Life
Prison Terminal: The Last Days of Private Jack Hall

BEST FILM EDITING
Jay Cassidy, Crispin Struthers, Alan Baumgarten, American Hustle
Christopher Rouse, Captain Phillips
John Mac McMurphy, Martin Pensa, Dallas Buyers Club
Alfonso Cuarón, Mark Sanger, Gravity
Joe Walker, 12 Years a Slave

BEST FOREIGN LANGUAGE FILM
The Broken Circle Breakdown (Belgium)
The Great Beauty (Italy)
The Hunt (Denmark)
The Missing Picture (Cambodia)
Omar (Palestine)

BEST MAKEUP AND HAIRSTYLING
Adruitha Lee, Robin Mathews, Dallas Buyers Club
Stephen Prouty, Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa
Joel Harlow, Gloria Pasqua-Casny, The Lone Ranger

BEST MUSIC, ORIGINAL SCORE
John Williams, The Book Thief
Steven Price, Gravity
William Butler, Owen Pallett, Her
Alexandre Desplat, Philomena
Thomas Newman, Saving Mr. Banks

BEST MUSIC, ORIGINAL SONG
"Alone Yet Not Alone", Music by Bruce Broughton, Lyric by Dennis Spiegel, Alone Yet Not Alone
"Happy", Music and Lyric by Pharrell Williams, Despicable Me 2
"Let It Go", Music and Lyric by Kristen Anderson-Lopez, Robert Lopez, Frozen
"The Moon Song", Music by Karen O, Lyric by Karen O, Spike Jonze, Her
"Ordinary Love", Music by Paul Hewson, Dave Evans, Adam Clayton, Larry Mullen, Lyric by Paul Hewson, Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom

BEST PRODUCTION DESIGN
Judy Becker (Production Design), Heather Loeffler (Set Decoration), American Hustle
Andy Nicholson (Production Design), Rosie Goodwin, Joanne Woollard (Set Decoration), Gravity
Catherine Martin (Production Design), Beverley Dunn (Set Decoration), The Great Gatsby
K.K. Barrett (Production Design), Gene Serdena (Set Decoration), Her
Adam Stockhausen (Production Design), Alice Baker (Set Decoration), 12 Years a Slave

BEST SHORT FILM - ANIMATED
Feral
Get a Horse!
Mr. Hublot
Possessions
Room on the Broom

BEST SHORT FILM - LIVE ACTION
Aquel No Era Yo (That Wasn't Me)
Avant Que De Tout Perdre (Just Before Losing Everything)
Helium
Pitääkö Mun Kaikki Hoitaa? (Do I Have to Take Care of Everything?)
The Voorman Problem

BEST SOUND EDITING
Steve Boeddeker, Richard Hymns, All Is Lost
Oliver Tarney, Captain Phillips
Glenn Freemantle, Gravity
Brent Burge, Chris Ward, The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
Wylie Stateman, Lone Survivor

BEST SOUND MIXING
Chris Burdon, Mark Taylor, Mike Prestwood Smith, Chris Munro, Captain Phillips
Skip Lievsay, Niv Adiri, Christopher Benstead, Chris Munro, Gravity
Christopher Boyes, Michael Hedges, Michael Semanick, Tony Johnson, The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
Skip Lievsay, Greg Orloff, Peter F. Kurland, Inside Llewyn Davis
Andy Koyama, Beau Borders, David Brownlow, Lone Survivor

BEST VISUAL EFFECTS
Tim Webber, Chris Lawrence, Dave Shirk, Neil Corbould, Gravity
Joe Letteri, Eric Saindon, David Clayton, Eric Reynolds, The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
Christopher Townsend, Guy Williams, Erik Nash, Dan Sudick, Iron Man 3
Tim Alexander, Gary Brozenich, Edson Williams, John Frazier, The Lone Ranger
Roger Guyett, Patrick Tubach, Ben Grossmann, Burt Dalton, Star Trek Into Darkness

BEST WRITING, ADAPTED SCREENPLAY
Richard Linklater, Julie Delpy, Ethan Hawke, Before Midnight
Billy Ray, Captain Phillips
Steve Coogan, Jeff Pope, Philomena
John Ridley, 12 Years a Slave
Terence Winter, The Wolf of Wall Street

BEST WRITING, ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY
Eric Warren Singer, David O. Russell, American Hustle
Woody Allen, Blue Jasmine
Craig Borten, Melisa Wallack, Dallas Buyers Club
Spike Jonze, Her
Bob Nelson, Nebraska

Comparison Between My Eve Prediction and Nominations:
BEST PICTURE: 8/9 and #10
BEST ACTOR IN A LEADING ROLE: 4/5 (I just forgot Christian Bale)
BEST ACTRESS IN A LEADING ROLE: 4/5 and 1 alternate (surprise for Emma Thompson's snub)
BEST ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLE: 4/5
BEST ACTRESS IN A SUPPORTING ROLE: 4/5 and 1 alternate (Happy for Sally Hawkins and no Oprah!!)
BEST ANIMATED FEATURE FILM: 4/5 and 1 alternate
BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY: 4/5 and 1 alternate (Good for The Grandmaster)
BEST COSTUME DESIGN: 4/5 (Shocked for The Grandmaster)
BEST DIRECTING: 4/5 and 1 alternate
BEST DOCUMENTARY FEATURE: 3/5 and 1 alternate
BEST FILM EDITING: 4/5
BEST FOREIGN LANGUAGE FILM: 4/5 and 1 alternate (Surprise for Hong Kong's snub)
BEST MAKEUP AND HAIRSTYLING: 1/3 and No Gut, No Glory!
BEST MUSIC, ORIGINAL SCORE: 3/5 and 1 alternate
BEST MUSIC, ORIGINAL SONG: 3/5
BEST PRODUCTION DESIGN: 3/5
BEST SOUND EDITING: 4/5 (Shocked for The Hobbit)
BEST SOUND MIXING: 3/5, 1 alternate and No Gut, No Glory!
BEST VISUAL EFFECTS: 3/5
BEST WRITING, ADAPTED SCREENPLAY: 4/5 and 1 alternate
BEST WRITING, ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY: 3/5 and 1 alternate
OVERALL CONCLUSION: hard to predict so many categories but still satisfactory