The 87th Annual Academy Awards (2015)

Posted on January 16, 2015 by sparxteam in Film/TV, Home // 0 Comments

The 87th Academy Awards ceremony, presented by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS), is scheduled to take place on February 22, 2015, at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles. The Academy gave Academy Honorary Awards to Jean-Claude Carrière, Hayao Miyazaki and Maureen O’Hara and a Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award to Harry Belafonte in November 2014. Actor Neil Patrick Harris is scheduled to host the ceremony for the first time.

Are you psyched up for the 2015 Oscars? Do you want to discover what Hollywood’s in-the-know analysts are thinking about Oscar nominations 2015? If the answer to these questions is, “yes”, then you’ve come to the right place! To help you understand which films have a shot at the golden Oscar statuette next February 22^nd, when the 2015 Oscars will be telecast live on NBC, we’ve created a detailed guide.

Here are some of the top nomination catergories:

Nominees

Best Picture: American Sniper · Birdman · Boyhood · Grand Budapest Hotel · The Imitation Game · Selma

Best Actor: Steve Carell · Bradley Cooper · Benedict Cumberbatch ·Michael Keaton · Eddie Redmayne

Best Actress: Marion Cotillard · Felicity Jones · Julianne Moore ·Rosamund Pike · Reese Witherspoon

Best Director: Wes Anderson · Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu · Richard Linklater · Bennet Miller · Morten Tyldum

Best Supporting Actor: Robert Duvall · Ethan Hawke · Edward Norton· Mark Ruffalo · J.K. Simmons

Best Supporting Actress: Patricia Arquette · Laura Dern · Keira Knightley · Emma Stone · Meryl Streep

Hollywood’s hottest actresses appeared in a range of Oscar-worthy efforts this year. Some of these are very likely to garner nominations, according to cinema experts worldwide. Look for nominations for Sandra Bullock (Gravity), Nicole Kidman (Grace of Monaco), Meryl Streep (August: Osage County), Naomi Watts “Diana” and Kate Winslet (Labor Day).

In terms of Best Picture noms, consider choosing the Book Thief, Gravity, Mud, Prisoners, the Wolf of Wall Street, or “42”. In addition, one “sleeper” film, the poignant Millenium Entertainment film, “What Maisie Knew”, which stars Julianne Moore, Alexander Skarsgard, Steve Coogan and Joana Venderham, may become a contender in the Oscar race 2014. This film has received incredible critical acclaim, and it’s also made money. In fact, it’s the third-highest grossing film for its production company.

Another interesting prospect is the film, “What Richard Did”, which tells the tale of Richard Karlsen, whose life is altered after he ruins the lives of those around him. Starring newcomer Jack Reynor, this unusual film has an Irish provenance, and it’s become a sensation in the Emerald Isle.

While “What Maisie Knew” and “What Richard Did” are smaller films, they have big impact, as they elicit strong emotional reactions from viewers. So, these “dark horses” may come out strong on Oscar night, despite smaller budgets and offbeat sensibilities.

Now that you know some of the most important films of 2013, you’ll be ready to form your own opinions and make your own predictions. If you haven’t seen any films on the list, why not have a viewing party and catch as many of them as you can? By becoming an expert on the most acclaimed films of 2013, you’ll be in a position to judge which films will be nominated in a more meaningful and personal way.

The Oscars are all about glamour, but there is more under the surface. After all, some of these cinematic efforts are truly labors of love for the teams who create them. When films really resonate with viewers, they become works of art that are designed to inspire and to become integral parts of culture.

From “Gone with the Wind” to “What Maisie Knew” and beyond, the tradition of expert and sensitive filmmaking continues, and it will be honored at the Oscar ceremony on March 2^nd, 2014. So, be sure to tune in and celebrate the beauty and importance of this entertaining and educational art form.