Power Rankings for 12/22/08
Best Original Screenplay
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| P/R |
Last |
C/R
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Person/Film |
| 1 |
99 |
99 |
Dustin Lance Black - Milk |
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Only concern would be lactose intolerance. |
| 2 |
90 |
88 |
Woody Allen - Vicky Cristina Barcelona |
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In case we weren't clear last time, Woody Allen is going to get a nomination. |
| 3 |
55 |
68 |
Charlie Kaufman - Synecdoche, New York |
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We're hoping that Kaufman brings an actor playing Kaufman up on stage if he wins. |
| 4 |
40 |
62 |
Robert D. Siegel - The Wrestler |
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We had dismissed this as a star vehicle, but now we're allowing for the possibility that this one gets a lot of nods. |
| 5 |
88 |
60 |
Jenny Lumet - Rachel Getting Married |
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Most of the mentions it has received so far have been very minor. |
| 6 |
70 |
55 |
Andrew Stanton & Jim Reardon - WALL-E |
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Has an advantage over the rest of the competition because its fan base is so passionate in their support. |
| 7 |
25 |
45 |
Mike Leigh - Happy-Go-Lucky |
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It still hasn't gotten a major nomination, but the movie itself has. |
| 8 |
60 |
38 |
Nick Schenk - Gran Torino |
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Lack of attention for the movie makes us think that it only gets a nod for Eastwood as actor, but National Board of Review win keeps it in the discussion. |
| 9 |
45 |
30 |
Thomas McCarthy - The Visitor |
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Has some strong supporters that could push it to a nomination. |
| 10 |
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20 |
Martin McDonagh - In Bruges |
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Fun Fact: This would not be McDonagh's first win. He previously won for Best Live Action Short for Six Shooter in 2004. |
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