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Tom O’Neil…here’s your sign

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Really, is there any reason to “jump off a cliff” and predict a DGA victory for David Fincher tomorrow night?  Other than the usual hopes of perceived (but fluke-ish) brilliance, I mean.

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7 responses to “Tom O’Neil…here’s your sign”

  1. The Z Avatar
    The Z

    Isn’t the DGA given out tomorrow (Saturday) night?

    And no, Boyle seems to have this one, too. I’m not a big fan of “Slumdog Millionaire,” so I’m really struggling to see waht people are rallying behind with the film.

    Fincher is probably #2 for this, but wouldn’t a win for Nolan or Van Sant suddenly make the Oscars more interesting?

  2. bigherbs Avatar
    bigherbs

    A Nolan victory here would be too sweet.

  3. Adam Smith Avatar
    Adam Smith

    It would nice to see things stirred up a bit, but I wouldn’t be on it. But I would love to be wrong about this. I’d say, as long as Ron Howard doesn’t take it, it’ll be a fine choice that I can live with (though, besides Frost/Nixon, Button is probably my least favorite of the bunch).

    And Kris, is that a Bill Engvall reference I spy?

  4. Ben M. Avatar
    Ben M.

    I just don’t see anyone but Boyle winning this. I’m not even sure Fincher is the #2: Nolan could gain some support as oscar snubs have helped a couple of past DGA nominees, Van Sant might benefit from Milk’s new momentum, and the DGA clearly loves Ron Howard.

  5. Kristopher Tapley Avatar

    Eesh, you’re right Z. Getting my awards shows tangled.

    Adam: Guilty.

  6. Felix Avatar
    Felix

    Boyle all the way. Slumdog cannot be stopped.

  7. Nigel Avatar
    Nigel

    Would be nice to see Nolan get a consolation-for-not-getting-an-Oscar-nomination prize like Spielberg and Howard did. One can dream.