This year the Best Actor race is among the most competitive categories at the 2015 Academy Awards. The list of nominees includes only one previous nominee and four newcomers.
There is too much to talk about with "Foxcatcher" as it is high-order filmmaking. Miller's analysis of father-son relationships (or lack of father in all the characters' case) and his approach with ambiguous narrative makes for a compelling viewing experience. This is the kind of film that inspires conversation and also emphasizes the importance of analyzing facts presented before simply jumping to conclusions.
The best actor race is one of the most competitive categories at the Academy Awards. Every year the race leaves out many worthy competitors due to the number of great performances. This year will definitely not be the exception as there are a number of promising contenders.
As 2014 approaches its midway point, the Oscar conversation has slowly started to pick up once again. The year has already showcased a number of great art house and mainstream films and also promises a slew of hotly anticipated movies as well. The following is a look at early predictions of what the Best Actor race could potentially look like.
