ABOUT OSCAR RACES FOR THE GOLDEN GUY SEEM WIDE OPEN.Byline: Bob Strauss Film Writer The front-runners are a musical about all-singing, all-dancing, all- all- pref. Variant of allo-. morally repugnant REPUGNANT. That which is contrary to something else; a repugnant condition is one contrary to the contract itself; as, if I grant you a house and lot in fee, upon condition that you shall not aliens, the condition is repugnant and void. Bac. Ab. Conditions, L. murderesses who'll do anything to become stars, and a drama about three clinically depressed women who are capable of doing anything that might make them feel a little bit better - up to and including taking their own lives. Yes, it's a rather unusual Oscar race this time around. But not just because of the nature of the current lead contenders, ``Chicago'' and ``The Hours.'' As modern movie years go, 2002 was an unusually rich one. There remain many possibilities for surprises in the key Academy Awards categories when nominations are announced on Feb. 11. Critics are all over the map, which is a good thing, folks; it means lots of worthy work, which is much more important than the ``lack of consensus'' some commentators have been whining about. Additionally, an encouraging number of films (five) won at least two Golden Globe awards on Sunday. Upshot: The top six races are still open and highly competitive. ``About Schmidt,'' ``Adaptation'' and ``Gangs of New York'' got boosts from the Globes. The Producers Guild guild Association of craftsmen or merchants formed for mutual aid and for the advancement of their professional interests. Guilds flourished in Europe between the 11th and 16th century and were of two types: merchant guilds, including all the merchants of a particular town , perhaps reflecting its members' dedication to art before commerce, neglected to nominate nom·i·nate tr.v. nom·i·nat·ed, nom·i·nat·ing, nom·i·nates 1. To propose by name as a candidate, especially for election. 2. To designate or appoint to an office, responsibility, or honor. the depressing ``Hours'' for its year-end awards (yet they went for ``Adaptation,'' an even more audience-challenging, albeit funnier, film about psychological darkness). The Directors Guild nominations announced Tuesday gave renewed momentum to Golden Globes shutouts ``The Pianist'' and ``Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers,'' while neglecting ``Adaptation'' and ``Schmidt.'' All of which says that there are still a dozen-odd serious Oscar contenders. In fact, the only sure bet this year is on what's always true about Oscar predictions: The real thing will defy de·fy tr.v. de·fied, de·fy·ing, de·fies 1. a. To oppose or resist with boldness and assurance: defied the blockade by sailing straight through it. b. conventional wisdom. Or, as someone who should know - back-to-back best actor winner Tom Hanks Noun 1. Tom Hanks - United States film actor (born in 1956) Hanks, Thomas J. Hanks , who's a long shot this year in both the lead (``Road to Perdition'') and supporting (``Catch Me If You Can'') actor competitions - puts it: ``It's always disappointing, there's always a surprise, it always makes you laugh, it's always cheesy cheesy (che´ze) caseous. , something great happens, something stupid happens.'' And so, we go about our own nomination predicting duties, secure in the knowledge that, however wrong reality may prove us to be, in our heart we always get the Oscars right. CAPTION(S): photo, box Photo: (cover -- color) Oscars up for grabs Our critics Bob Strauss and Glenn Whipp size up the race for the coveted cov·et v. cov·et·ed, cov·et·ing, cov·ets v.tr. 1. To feel blameworthy desire for (that which is another's). See Synonyms at envy. 2. To wish for longingly. See Synonyms at desire. statuette Box: Ode to Oscar: More than a name |
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