Who Will Take Oscar Home?With Academy Award nominations being announced this week, speculation is swirling about who the top choices will be. Among the films generating the most buzz are "Traffic," "Erin Brockovich" and "Gladiator gladiator (Latin; swordsman) Professional combatant in ancient Rome who engaged in fights to the death as sport. Gladiators originally performed at Etruscan funerals, the intent being to give the dead man armed attendants in the next world. ." All are sure to be major contenders. But at the March awards ceremony, only some will walk away with Oscars, and others won't. So the Business Journal Asks: Which film do you think will win the Oscar for best picture? Keith Marriott Chief Financial Officer Emap USA "Gladiator" has to be the one. It was a spectacular film. Adam Duncan Wells Fargo Wells Fargo armored carriers of bullion. [Am. Hist.: Brewer Dictionary, 1147] See : Protectiveness Wells Fargo company that handled express service to western states; often robbed. [Am. Hist. Director of California Wealth Planning I think it will be "Gladiator" because it has so many of the epic qualities of grandeur that they (Academy members) seem to look for in a best picture. It also seemed to have many cutting-edge technological features that the Academy may like. I not only liked the film, I was impressed by its ambitious scope. Adam Leavitt Senior Vice President, Marketing Crystal Cruises I saw "Wonder Boys" early in the year and then it seemed like it just disappeared, so I was glad to see it reappear around October/November. I know it's long shot, but I'd like to see it win. It was out of the ordinary, but in terms of acting, everyone was terrific. It wasn't a big-budget film with explosions and all that, but from the acting perspective, I thought it was out of the ordinary for Michael Douglas, and it was a wonderful performance. The story was nice and quirky quirk n. 1. A peculiarity of behavior; an idiosyncrasy: "Every man had his own quirks and twists" Harriet Beecher Stowe. 2. , something that all of us who went to college can relate to. Lisa Well Director of Crisis Communications Crisis communications are generally considered a sub-specialty of the public relations profession that is designed to protect and defend an individual, company, or organization facing a public challenge to its reputation. Edelman Worldwide Even though I hear "Gladiator" has the lead, I think "Erin Brockovich" should win because I think a movie should tell a powerful story about a real issue and how individuals can make a difference. Also, all the major roles were very well acted, which should also be considered when making a decision about best picture. Eric Shepcaro CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. BroadStream I think "Erin Brockovich" will be the winner, but that's not my choice. From the Academy's perspective, I think that will be the choice, though. I think that film played to mainstream audiences. Julia Roberts has a huge fan club and is a phenomenal actress. Also, the movie hit home with a diverse audience. Gary Hecker Founding Partner The Hecker Law Group I think "Gladiator" should win. I thought it was an exciting story with an epic quality, the cinematography cinematography: see motion picture photography. cinematography Art and technology of motion-picture photography. It involves the composition of a scene, lighting of the set and actors, choice of cameras, camera angle, and integration of special was great, and it was entertaining. Since I'm an attorney, most people would expect that I would select "Erin Brockovich." But as a litigator lit·i·gate v. lit·i·gat·ed, lit·i·gat·ing, lit·i·gates v.tr. To contest in legal proceedings. v.intr. To engage in legal proceedings. , I feel like I get a little too close critically when the movie is about litigation An action brought in court to enforce a particular right. The act or process of bringing a lawsuit in and of itself; a judicial contest; any dispute. When a person begins a civil lawsuit, the person enters into a process called litigation. . That movie was great, but "Gladiator" was just an absolutely fantastic film. |
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