12/4 Oscar Charts
I'm under embargo on "The Good Shepherd" and won't see "Letters from Iwo Jima" until later in the week, so really, a column is a pointless exercise this week. There is also little movement in the charts in any case, but I can take a moment to mention this year's 2006 wrap-up pieces, which will begin the week of December 18th (we're there already!?). The top ten list will hit Monday, 12/18, my personal ballot on Wednesday, 12/19 and we'll wrap it all up with the obligatory "In Contention Awards" column that Friday. Then it's egg nog, champagne and before you freakin' know it, it'll be 2007. Wow.
Enjoy the charts:
Main Category Charts
Technical Category Charts
Oscar Predictions Archive
"The Contenders"
Previous Oscar Columns:
11/27/06 - "Switching Gears"
10/23/06 - "Lighten Up"
10/16/06 - "Starting To Get Serious"
10/09/06 - "'Flags' Lands and the Supporting Actresses Need Sustenance"
10/02/06 - "What's in a lead anyway?"
09/18/06 - "Aftermath"
09/11/06 - "It's All Happening."
09/04/06 - "Aw, Canucks."
08/28/06 - "On Your Marks..."
08/14/06 - "Enough Foreplay!"
08/07/06 - "Don't Knock Masturbation; it's Sex with Someone I Love"
07/31/06 - "Old and New, the Oscar Season Approaches"
Comments
O'neil is reporting that Sheen is lead on the Globe ballots being sent out to voters? Why do I have a feeling they going for the Son of Willy.
Posted by: Paul8148![[TypeKey Profile Page]](http://www.incontention.com/nav-commenters.gif)
| December 4, 2006 11:42 PM
So obviously The Good Shepherd wasn't that good because you didn't add it to your main chart. Bummer.
Posted by: Mr. Gittes![[TypeKey Profile Page]](http://www.incontention.com/nav-commenters.gif)
| December 5, 2006 12:06 AM
I'm so glad that you put THE PAINTED VEIL in Best Picture, Best Actress and Best Actress. I think this film has what it takes to win Best Picture, with its excellent story and acting. Edward Norton and Naomi Watts are two of the best actors working today.
Posted by: numberina![[TypeKey Profile Page]](http://www.incontention.com/nav-commenters.gif)
| December 5, 2006 12:37 AM
The Lives of Others isn't released in the U.S. until February 9, so it doesn't qualify.
Otherwise, good stuff. I too am beginning to get major vibes about Painted Veil. I'm currently predicting Watts, Screenplay, Costumes and Score.
Posted by: Positive Jon![[TypeKey Profile Page]](http://www.incontention.com/nav-commenters.gif)
| December 5, 2006 09:02 AM
Lives of Others got a one-week qualifying run in LA last week. It expands in February.
Posted by: ASD![[TypeKey Profile Page]](http://www.incontention.com/nav-commenters.gif)
| December 5, 2006 12:29 PM