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10 Upcoming Movies That Will Be Serious Oscar Contenders

We've seen some truly brilliant films so far this year, but whether any of them scream "Oscar" is debatable. Out of what has hit screens so far in 2014, the only movie I really expect will be getting some serious attention on that front is Wes Anderson's whimsical period piece The Grand Budapest Hotel (for its visuals, his direction, Ralph Fiennes' performance and possibly Best Picture). The Lego Movie is a lock for Best Animated Feature, and "Everything is Awesome" should earn a nomination for Best Original Song, but I don't imagine that the Academy will honor it elsewhere. And Noah is divisive, but not in a way that has anyone claiming it will hold a place as a cinematic classic.

4. Foxcatcher

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Out of the movies that have already premiered in certain areas, Foxcatcher is the one that’s come out with the most acclaim. The biographical drama, from Moneyball director Bennett Miller, tells the heartbreaking story of Olympic Wrestling Champion Mark Schultz (Channing Tatum) and how paranoid schizophrenic John du Pont (Steve Carell) killed his brother, Olympic Champion Dave Schultz (Mark Ruffalo).

Early buzz for the film is incredibly positive, with praise being levelled at practically every area. Foxcatcher will be one of the power players at this year’s Oscars. Of this, I’m utterly convinced. Expect nods for Best Picture, Best Actor (for Tatum), Best Supporting Actor (for Carell certainly and possibly for Ruffalo), Best Adapted Screenplay (for E. Max Frye and Dan Futterman) and Best Director.

Foxcatcher opens November 14th.

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