Best Film
12 Years a Slave
American Hustle
Captain Philips
Gravity
Philomena
Who should win: 12 Years a Slave
Who will win: 12 Years a Slave
It’s basically one of the most important films ever made and if you haven’t seen it yet, then stop what you’re doing and watch it. It’s not just excellent acting, it Steve McQueen’s best film to date. And not only should it win, I have faith that it will.
Snubs: Since the BAFTAs have a shorter list than the Oscars, there’s a lot of room for snubs. In my opinion any film, I don’t care which, could replace American Hustle which is an incredibly mediocre film compared to some of the greats released this year.
Best Director
Steve McQueen – 12 Years a Slave
David O Russell – American Hustle
Paul Greengrass – Captain Philips
Alfonso Cuaron – Gravity
Martin Scorsese – the Wolf of Wall Street
Who should win: Steve McQueen
Like I’ve already said, it’s not only his best work yet but it’s also the best work of the year. He’s one of the greatest and most important directors of this generation. That said, if he doesn’t win it (and I don’t think he will), he eventually will.
Who will win: Alfonso Cuaron
He seems to be taking it at the moment, which is cool with me because Gravity, from a directorial point of view, is fantastic.
Snubs: Either Spike Jonze or the Coen Brothers could have easily taken David O Russell’s place.
Leading Actress
Amy Adams – American Hustle
Cate Blanchett – Blue Jasmine
Emma Thompson – Saving Mr Banks
Judi Dench – Philomena
Sandra Bullock – Gravity
Who should win: Cate Blanchett
Who will win: Cate Blanchett
Although the film in which she stars is created by a completely awful man, she is completely fantastic in it and she seems to be winning across the board. Since it’s the BAFTAs though, I could see a tiny chance of Judi Dench getting it.
Leading Actor
Bruce Dern – Nebraska
Chiwetel Ejiofor – 12 Years a Slave
Christian Bale – American Hustle
Tom Hanks – Captain Philips
Leonardo DiCaprio – the Wolf of Wall Street
Who should win: Chiwetel Ejiofor
Do I really have to write more about how incredible that film is?
Who will win: Chiwetel Ejiofor or Leonardo DiCaprio
Seeing as Matthew McConaughey isn’t nominated (which is weird as he seems to be first in line for the Oscar), I can see it going to Ejifor or DiCaprio.
Supporting Actor
Barkhad Abdi – Captain Philips
Bradley Cooper – American Hustle
Daniel Bruhl – Rush
Matt Damon – Behind the Candelabra
Michael Fassbender – 12 Years a Slave
Who should win: Michael Fassbender
DO I REALLY HAVE TO WRITE MORE ABOUT HOW INCREDIBLE THAT FILM IS?
Who will win: Probably Michael Fassbender
Snubs: It really seems like the BAFTAs aren’t big fans of Dallas Buyers Club, because where is Jared Leto’s nomination? Considering he is winning literally every award for his role it doesn’t make sense that he isn’t nominated here. Also, no Jonah Hill?
Supporting Actress
Jennifer Lawrence – American Hustle
Julia Roberts – August: Osage County
Lupita Nyong’o – 12 Years a Slave
Oprah Winfrey – the Butler
Sally Hawkins – Blue Jasmine
Who should win: Julia Roberts or Lupita Nyong’o
Look, I really want to make a case for Julia because she has done her career best work this year and her performance actually makes more sense in the Leading Actress category. Then again, Lupita is so so excellent.
Who will win: Lupita Nyong’o.
Seriously, just watch or rewatch 12 Years a Slave.
Rising Star Award
Dane DeHaan
George MacKay
Lupita Nyong’o
Will Poulter
Lea Seydoux
Who should win: Anyone
Who will win: Will Poulter
Since it’s the British public that vote, I can see Will Poulter winning as most remember him from when he was in Son of Rambow back in 2007. Also, he was the best part of We Are the Millers.
Snubs: To be fair, the five chosen have all done good, interesting work recently but nominations for Greta Gerwig, Miles Teller, Michael B Jordan and Brie Larson wouldn’t have gone amiss.
Beth Johnston
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