"THE WAY BACK" TIPPED FOR AN 'OSCAR'...

The Way Back is Peter Weir's film adaptation of the best-selling novel The Long Walk: The True Story of a Trek to Freedom. After ten years of pre-production the much awaited movie version boasts an all star cast.

Colin Farrell will be the major draw in his supporting role giving a performance that is already being touted as the best of his career.
 
Early Oscars buzz has Ed Harris as a shoe-in for a supporting actor nomination whilst Saoirse Ronan is also being talked of to follow up her nomination for Atonement in 2008.


Director Weir has had six nominations in the past but never won and thoughts are this latest movie will bring yet another shortlisting from the Academy.

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CRAZY HEART: ALREADY CONSIDERED 'OSCAR' WORTHY

Veteran actor Jeff Bridges, is already being tipped for Best Actor in 'Crazy Heart'. You never know this might mean Colin could be up for Best Supporting Actor?

(This a photo of JB aged 42... please take note Colin and follow example above!)

EXTRACT:

Fox Searchlight is throwing an exciting wrench into the Best Actor race by deciding to release its country-music drama Crazy Heart, starring Jeff Bridges in what’s said to be a career-best performance, in mid-December for awards consideration. Bridges is a four-time past nominee (his first nomination was 37 years ago for The Last Picture Show) and seems like the kind of guy who’s due for major recognition. And early screenings of the film have indicated that Bridges’ turn as an alcoholic crooner could just do the trick.

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