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> The Academy Awards Predictions Game has begun on RinkWorks. Since the Oscars moved a month earlier, the game must start earlier as well. There is still some time yet before the nominations are announced, but the buzz is in full swing now.
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> An update:
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> > Nov 21 - Gothika
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Don't waste your money. Why did the men in Hollywood gave Halle an Oscar for taking her clothes off? She didn't deserve an award for that horrible movie. I'm bored of scary movies.
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> > Nov 26 - The Missing
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This movie was good, but paced a little too slow for my tastes. But it was a pleasant diversion from today's wham, bam, thank you Ma'am action movies.
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> > Nov 26 - Timeline
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This was an awesome movie full of suspense and compelling romance. The book was great and the movie brought it to life wonderfully.
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> > Nov 26 - Bad Santa
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There are some subjects that should not be subjugated to this type of terror. Run away from this movie.

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> > Dec 1 - Forbidden Warrior
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This movie will be nominated for several academy awards in 2004 - the cinematography is simply stunning.
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> > Dec 5 - The Last Samurai
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Older white man trains as a samurai and beats others that have spent a lifetime training. Sure - not very plausible. I'll probably rent this when it comes on DVD.
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> > Dec 17 - The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
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This should sweep the awards ceremony. This is a crowning achievement and correctly stands as a pinnacle to the Lord of the Rings trilogy. This is a movie that is breaking all records and actually deserves it. You do not want to miss seeing this on the big screen.
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> > Dec 25 - Cold Mountain
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Not the slightest bit interested in this movie. If it gets awards, I'll be surprised.
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> > Dec 25 - Paycheck
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I love thrillers. This is a movie that is vastly different from the Lord of the Rings niche. I predict it will do quite nicely at the box office.
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> > Dec 25 - Cheaper By the Dozen
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I am really looking forward to this movie - I love family comedies.
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> > Dec 25 - Peter Pan
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This also looks like it is finally doing justice to the Peter Pan character. See it like it should have been done long ago.
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> > Dec 26 - House of Sand and Fog
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Jennifer Connelly is in this film - need I say more? I want more movies with this incredible actress.
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> > Jan 9 - Big Fish
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Tim Burton and Ewan McGregor - another must see film.
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> > The Statement - limited, 12/12
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It is time to stop making movies about the Nazis. Let us put the past to rest.

It appears as if everyone has opinions. These are mine - make your own decisions.