STALLION...
DREAMWORKS
DreamWorks will try their
hardest not to lose after
winning big last year with
"Shrek." This entry was
only modestly critically
received, though.
STITCH
DISNEY
It didn't have the
greatest reviews, but it
was the best Disney
had to offer this year.
Will that cause them
two losses in a row?
predicted. I can't believe
that the Academy was able
to get this right, since the
'toon was arguably the
least-seen and
least-buzzed-about of the
nominees. But Hayao
Miyazaki's masterpiece
pulled through. After this, I
had a feeling the night
would go well.
DISNEY
Apparently box office performance doesn't
prejudice the Animated Feature nominators,
who overlooked the dismal dollars of this dud.
FOX
If the Disney movies
cancel each other out, this
big hit will win.
DISNEY
The studio's plate is already too full
with "Lilo," "Spirited Away," and
"Treasure Planet." It also paled in
comparison to the original.
N/A
This film was a surprise inclusion when
the Academy announced there were 17
eligible films (and thus 5 nominees). but
who's seen it?
SONY
It's a rarity -- a Jewish holiday
film. Has "Punch-Drunk
Love" raised Adam Sandler's
prestige enough?
WARNER BROS.
Why this bombed at the box office is sort of a
mystery. The show has an especially large
teen and young adult following, and it looked
primed for success. Now, it'll just be sidelined.
OF FATHER
AMARO
MEXICO
This film really
shouldn't have made it.
I question where it
succeeded artistically.
CHINA
Since all of this year's
big foreign films are
ineligible, it'll be up to
the smaller,
less-recognizable titles
("Hero," for instance)
to fill up the roster.
NETHERLANDS
From what I gather, this
was a surprise inclusion in
the Best Foreign Film
race. Without much buzz
attached, it may not have
what it takes to go all the
way for the win.
predicted. I have only seen "The
Crime if Father Amaro," and it
didn't deserve even to be
nominated. The other contenders
have gotten mixed reviews, but
"Nowhere" seemed right up
Oscar's alley.
FINLAND
Finland hasn't always been the strongest contender
in this category. It's surprising that "City of God"
and "8 Women" were omitted for this.
FEATURE
DANANG
Political non-fiction films are always
strong contenders here, but in the
year of "Bowling for Columbine," it's
tough to see this Vietnam-themed pic
winning.
predicted. The most deserving
award of the night, as well as the
most electrifying speech. Will
Michael Moore ever be invited
back? Or nominated again?
One of the most talked-about nature
documentaries of the year, it details the
seasonal flight of birds.
A documentary about the
National Spelling Bee in
Washington.
It will be tough for any of these non-fiction
films to compete with Michael Moore's classic,
no matter how serious the topic.
SHORT
COLLECTOR OF
BEDFORD
STREET
LEGACY OF
ROSA PARKS
BE A FAMILY
AGAIN?
FILM
FOR THE NEXT
ONE...
FLYNTON
D'HIVER
SHORT
NEW
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