[trobin31]

Tough year for oscar betting. Too many big faves not worth the juice.

Personally, I thought Singstreet & Lion were the best movies of the year. Singstreet not even nominated.

LA LA land seems poised to fill the trophy case, not surprising since it's a musical/rom-com about struggling musicians/acting in hollywood & oscar voters likely identified strongly with its themes.

I have a feeling Moonlight may take a couple surprise awards.

Here are my bets based on either personal preference or hunch.

Best film - Moonlight +520

Best Director - Barry Jenkins Moonlight +950

Supporting actor - Mike Shannon Nocturnal Animals +3000

Best actress - Natalie Portman Jackie +725

Supporting actress - Naomi Harris Hidden figures +2500

Cinematography - Moonlight +1600

Editing- Arrival +1400

Visual effects - Dr Strange +1375

Adapted screenplay - Lion +1425

$10 each

Probably money down the drain but it's all fun.

[jayc88]

Did any of these bigger dogs ever hit in the past? It seems like most of them are sucker bets.

[trobin31]

Last year Stallone was big fave and lost, but yeah, I agree usually juiced for a good reason. Watch line movement.

Forgot to post

best actor - Casey Affleck Manchester by the Sea -115

[biggie12]

i would love some +1400 on lion adapted screenplay what site.

I have some on them at +1000 only

[trobin31]

i would love some +1400 on lion adapted screenplay what site.

I have some on them at +1000 only

5dimes, played this morning.

[Cuse0323]

Denzel will win Best Actor. Pound all the black movies, and actors. Is what it is. They will make up for the perceived racism the past two years. Affleck should win though. How anyone likes La La Land is beyond me. Manchester by the Sea was the best in my eyes, but no chance. Odds skyrocketed since last night. Think Moonlight could take it because the above mentioned. Plus, it's better than whatever La La Land was.

[trobin31]

Denzel will win Best Actor. Pound all the black movies, and actors. Is what it is. They will make up for the perceived racism the past two years. Affleck should win though. How anyone likes La La Land is beyond me. Manchester by the Sea was the best in my eyes, but no chance. Odds skyrocketed since last night. Think Moonlight could take it because the above mentioned. Plus, it's better than whatever La La Land was.

I liked LA LA land, but I also liked it 15 years ago when it was called Moulin Rouge, only at least had Kidman in lingerie. They usually try to pick movies that were different from anything before it or an enduring thought provoking message. In my mind Moonlight has both and wouldnt be surprised to see win more than initially thought.

[gummo]

Denzel will win Best Actor. Pound all the black movies, and actors. Is what it is. They will make up for the perceived racism the past two years. Affleck should win though. How anyone likes La La Land is beyond me. Manchester by the Sea was the best in my eyes, but no chance. Odds skyrocketed since last night. Think Moonlight could take it because the above mentioned. Plus, it's better than whatever La La Land was.

I agree. It will also be like a lifetime achievement award type thing.

[trobin31]

Adding

best animated - Moana +1900

[reigle9]

I liked LA LA land, but I also liked it 15 years ago when it was called Moulin Rouge, only at least had Kidman in lingerie.

Plus it had that slutty song.

[wikkidinsane]

here are ,y one-two-three dollars bets


Odds to win Best Documentary FeatureI Am Not Your Negro +1600


Odds to win Best Supporting ActressNicole Kidman (Lion) +3300


Odds to win Best Supporting ActorJeff Bridges (Hell or High Water) +1600

Odds to win Best ActorAndrew Garfield (Hacksaw Ridge) +5000

Odds to win Best PictureArrival +10000

Odds to win Best PictureHacksaw Ridge +12500

[trobin31]

here are ,y one-two-three dollars bets


Odds to win Best Documentary FeatureI Am Not Your Negro +1600


Odds to win Best Supporting ActressNicole Kidman (Lion) +3300


Odds to win Best Supporting ActorJeff Bridges (Hell or High Water) +1600

Odds to win Best ActorAndrew Garfield (Hacksaw Ridge) +5000

Odds to win Best PictureArrival +10000

Odds to win Best PictureHacksaw Ridge +12500

I like the Jeff Bridges pick, that was a great performance.

Loved Hacksaw Ridge, but felt Gibson's film getting nominated was the best Hollywood would offer him.

[gummo]

Lala Land wins Under 8.5 categories +220

[Cuse0323]

I can't pull the trigger on Denzel. Love him, but Affleck should win. Just think he won't. Money, or my heart. Like betting against my own team. I need to find some obsure pick to root for.

[Cuse0323]

Denzel the favorite now. It's a wrap.

[Cuse0323]

Kind of like the field over Emma Stone. Think the French chick, or Portman could steal it.

[Capybara]

Tough year for oscar betting. Too many big faves not worth the juice.

Personally, I thought Singstreet & Lion were the best movies of the year. Singstreet not even nominated.

LA LA land seems poised to fill the trophy case, not surprising since it's a musical/rom-com about struggling musicians/acting in hollywood & oscar voters likely identified strongly with its themes.

I have a feeling Moonlight may take a couple surprise awards.

Here are my bets based on either personal preference or hunch.

Best film - Moonlight +520

Best Director - Barry Jenkins Moonlight +950

Supporting actor - Mike Shannon Nocturnal Animals +3000

Best actress - Natalie Portman Jackie +725

Supporting actress - Naomi Harris Hidden figures +2500

Cinematography - Moonlight +1600


Editing- Arrival +1400

Visual effects - Dr Strange +1375

Adapted screenplay - Lion +1425

$10 each

Probably money down the drain but it's all fun.

Nice call on Moonlight, bud. Don't feel like checking your others, did you come out ahead?

I'd like to see Moonlight, but hate paying extra to "rent" when I already give Comcast an arm and a leg. I generally use the library for DVDs of stuff I can't see on HBO or Netflx.

[trobin31]

Only other winner besides Moonlight was Casey Affleck. Came out a little in the negative.