8. Big Eyes
No Tim Burton movie has ever earned a Best Picture nomination, but Big Eyes might be his best shot yet. The biopic centers on the creative awakening of famed painter Margaret Keane (Amy Adams), the success of her work in the 1950s, and her bitter relationship with her husband (Christoph Waltz), who claimed credit for her later work. This is the other major Weinstein Company release, so expect Harvey to get really active in campaigning for Big Eyes in every category.
I’m predicting Best Picture, Best Actress for Adams (who is said to do some of the best work of her career) and Best Supporting Actor (for Waltz). The supporting cast includes Krysten Ritter, Jason Schwartzmann, Terence Stamp and Danny Huston, any of whom could also stand a shot at getting nominated. I’m also betting on Best Cinematography (for Bruno Delbonnel) and Best Original Score (for Danny Elfman).
Big Eyes opens December 25th.
Published: Jun 25, 2014 04:18 pm