We all know by now that the Gus Van Sant film ‘Promised Land’ is going to be getting a 2012 qualifying release to try and get some Oscar love this year, but it might not be the only flick pulling this maneuver. After supposedly committing to a 2013 release, the movie ‘Hitchcock‘ could be looking to a late December release, though it’s hardly more than a rumor right now. It’s an interesting enough one to consider, hence this post. I think the film itself would do better next year, especially Anthony Hopkins as the title character, but perhaps they’re looking to give Scarlett Johansson a push for her role as Janet Leigh, and that could work in another weak year for the ladies like this one. After the jump you can get a reminder of what the film is about, but stay tuned for more official word on this rumor. Read on for more below…
Here’s the synopsis from IMDb:
Sir Anthony Hopkins stars in the film, formerly known as “Alfred Hitchock And The Making Of Psycho,” touted as a biographical comedy-drama that presents a behind-the-scenes look at the film, which was marred with controversy due to complaints about violence, nudity and other sexual content and claims that a body double was used in Leigh’s place during the shower murder scene. It will also focus on Hitchcock’s relationship with his wife Alma Reville, played by Dame Helen Mirren. The “Hitchcock” plot follows the troubled financing of Psycho,” the directors battles with Hollywood censors and Hitchcocks desire to prove to his doubters, his wife and himself that he still had an edge.
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Baity roles, could work. The Lead Actor race seems real tight at this moment, but Lead Actress… maybe. Johansson has “The Avengers” buzz going for her. Add a little make-up or costume nod and you’ve got an “Albert Nobbs”-like or “My Week With Marilyn”-like set. Could be interesting.
Koleś(Quote) (Reply)
Exactly…
Joey Magidson(Quote) (Reply)
I think it’s in their interest to wait till next year. Too many big names crowding Oscar’s mind right now. To push for an early release just to enter the Best Actress race is a waste, since Best Actor is going to be hard to make a push in.
UBourgeois(Quote) (Reply)
That’s my thoughts as well…
Joey Magidson(Quote) (Reply)
IMHO the Best Actress line-up is still well open. At this point you don’t have any real BIG name contender that the majority might root for. It’s kinda like when Jeff Bridgess won. He started the race very late just because there was no real contender and the race was looking very flat, with no one to really root for. He played the “due card” and he did it masterfully.
Same thing can happen here this year. Johansson isn’t still in the due category, she’s no Kate Winslet, but the line-up does seem flat. Cotillard probably won’t score a second Oscar so soon, no matter how good the performance is. Knightley has the most baity part, but she’s been out of the real game for a long time and scored some duds on the way, so at this point I don’t see it happening. Wallis is going to be the Sidibe/Sandino Moreno/Castle Hughes of the year, and that’s as far as she’s gonna go. Watts will be happy to be there if she scores a nod. The real mystery is Riva, and the whole “Amour” for that matter. If the movie hits the right tones with the American audience, she’s one of the frontrunners, especially given her career.
But still there are a lot of vacant places in the race, and a late entry with the right campaign might do the trick. Johansson might be the one with what it takes to be in the top 5. If they go for the early release, it might be just the thing to pump some life into this race.
Koleś(Quote) (Reply)
The possibility is certainly there…
Joey Magidson(Quote) (Reply)
I remain somewhat dubious about this one, in part because I don’t think Anthony Hopkins looks at all like Hitchcock (not that he couldn’t ACT like him), and because making a film about the making of a classic film seems vaguely cannibalistic to me. Still…there’s always potential here.
JamDenTel(Quote) (Reply)
Duly noted…
Joey Magidson(Quote) (Reply)
I remain somewhat dubious about this one, in part because I don’t think Anthony Hopkins looks at all like Hitchcock (not that he couldn’t ACT like him), and because making a film about the making of a classic film seems vaguely cannibalistic to me. Still…there’s always potential here.
JamDenTel(Quote) (Reply)
Duly noted again…
Joey Magidson(Quote) (Reply)
Sorry about…technical error.
JamDenTel(Quote) (Reply)
No worries…
Joey Magidson(Quote) (Reply)
One more thing. This year looks like one more duke-out between Audiard and Haneke. I wonder if that means that “a third party” will win
Koleś(Quote) (Reply)
Time will tell…
Joey Magidson(Quote) (Reply)