The anticipation of award season is creeping across Los Angeles, as we come closer to those final ballots, nominations and award shows. The Academy Awards are by far the most popular, followed by the Golden Globes, and last night we live Tweeted the People’s Choice Awards.
So which “Oscar Track” films are we most excited about this year?
Here is a look at five of the most promising movies to go see before the Oscar’s on Sunday February 22. You know, for the part they show after all the pretty dresses! ; )
- Boyhood – directed by Richard Linklater, starring Ellar Coltrane, Patricia Arquette, Ethan Hawke and Lorelei Linklater.
This film was not at all what I expected, and somehow far surpassed my expectations. Anyone who grew up during the early turn of the Millennium will appreciate this coming of age story, as it seems to grow up with you. Filmed over 12 years, it is a truly remarkable and unique form of story telling.
Fashion: a true to the times look at clothes from 2002 to mid-2013.
- The Imitation Game – directed by Morten Tlydum, starring Benedict Cumberbatch, Keira Knightly, and Matthew Goode.
Aside from starring nerdist heartthrob Benedict Cumberbatch, “The Imitation Game” is a surprisingly humorous, informative and heartwarming tale. Taking place during World War II, it tells the story of a team of cryptologists who work to build a machine that will decode Nazi war messages. We laughed, we cried, we loved it.
Fashion: Keira Knightly has some awesome cardigans, hats, and practical-chic looks. And who doesn’t love a dapper gentleman?
- The Theory of Everything – directed by James Marsh, starring Felicity Jones and Eddie Redmayne.
“The Theory of Everything” is a film based on the biopic book written by Jane Hawking. It tells the story of Stephan Hawking and his 25 years of marriage to Jane. While their story is not entirely happy, it has beautiful moments, ups and downs, and leaves you with a feeling that everything will work out in the end.
Fashion: 1960-1990’s British fashion. Some seriously cute 1960’s dresses, with some not so cute 1970’s turtlenecks and lady suits.
- Still Alice – directed by Richard Glatzer and Wash Westmoreland, starring Julianne Moore, Kate Bosworth, Kristen Stewart and Alec Baldwin.
This is one of the few “Oscar Track” films where the men take a back seat, (finally). Julianne Moore is the woman to beat this year, for an amazing performance as Dr. Alice Howland, a highly educated linguist professor suffering from early onset Alzheimer’s disease. Backed by an all-star cast, and a great script, this film is worth seeing.
Fashion: current trends, with plenty of winter weather coats, sweaters and cozy outfits.
- Birdman – directed by Alejandro González Iñárritu, starring Michael Keaton, Emma Stone, Edward Norton, Zach Galifianakis, and Naomi Watts.
With some incredible cinematography, direction, and backdrops, this film has all the components of a visually stunning piece of art. It may also be the male version of “Black Swan” with a slightly happier ending. Michael Keaton plays a washed up movie actor, who takes a big risk by financially investing, directing and starring in his first Broadway play, while he slowly begins to lose it. With wonderful performances by each member of the supporting cast, it is a truly an ensemble film, and definitely worth the watch.
Fashion: edgy street fashion, lots of under garments, and a couple of very pretty coats.
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Next: Golden Globes, Sunday Jan. 11
Critic’s Choice Awards, Thursday Jan. 15
Screen Actors Guild Awards, Sunday Jan. 25
Academy Awards, Sunday Feb. 22
