For the next week we’re handicapping the prospects of the nine Best Picture contenders at the Academy Awards on Feb. 9. Written/directed by: Noah BaumbachNominations: 6Key early kudos: Golden Globes/SAG Awards Best Supporting Actress (Dern); Toronto Film Critics Association Best Actor (Driver) and Best Supporting Actress (Dern). Why it might not: It has lost a lot of heat after burning up the fall festival circuit, with only a Best Supporting Actress win for Dern considered a lock. The lack of a Best Director nomination for Baumbach doesn’t bode well for a Best Picture triumph. Sign Up NowYOU MIGHT BE INTERESTED IN...Full review: ‘Marriage Story’ is one of 2019’s best movies — just don’t go looking for laughsPreviously: Older male Oscars voters might propel ‘Ford v Ferrari’ in Best Picture race

Source: thestar February 01, 2020 16:52 UTC