BEST ACTRESS PREDICTIONS

1. Helena Bonham Carter, Revenant Dreams

She is the best of Revenant Dreams and she has never won the award. I think she's a lock. If Revenant Dreams makes the Best Picture shortlist she may pull off a win. With another nomination she will join the group of actors with the most nominations, 4.

2. Marion Cotillard, Once a Queen.

She is a strong contender for Best Casting Choice. She's the lead in one of the better reviewed baits of the month, plus the character screams oscar. If Revenant Dreams is not well recieved by the Academy I think she can win.

3. Samantha Morton, Realm of the Bird

Realm of the Bird is the hit of the month, so she has half of the way walked. I think she's right now a very safe bet. If she wins the Golden Globe Musical/Comedy over Bernadette Peters she will be a lock.

4. Bernadette Peters, Mame

She is the same position as Samantha Morton, if she wins the Globe over her, she'll be a lock. The thing is that her film wasn't as well recieved as Morton's.

5. Maria Bello, The Almost Moon

I don't think she stands a chance to win, even though right now she's the safest bet for the fifth spot.

Alternatives:

Maribel Verdú, The Lovers' Empire

Meeghan Henry, A Statistic

Rosario Dawson, Cassidy Blake

BEST PICTURE PREDICTIONS

1. Realm of the Bird

It seems to be the frontrunner. The golden globe nod was expected. It has great reviews so it seems to be a lock.

2. The Assessination of Margaret Thatcher

It has recieved great reviews and the National Board of Review 2nd place plus Golden Globe nomination makes it a safe bet.

3. Revenant Dreams

I personally love this bait. The story is powefull and the cast is great. It’s the kind of story the Academy will embrace.

4. Cobra

One of the most controversial bait of the month. James Somerton’s name is enough to expect an upset. In the other hand, it got mixed reviews.

5. Fruit of the Poison Tree

Can this baith sneak in? I think so. The Golden Globe nod helps. It's the best work of Ryan and that's really a lot. It's got mixed reviews, but I think that the Academy will go for it.

Alternatives:

Spanish Fields

A Statistic

Confessions of an Economic Hitman

Forlon

What do you think?

And the winner is...

Golden Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role

• David Cross, Hillview
• Emile Hirsch, Realm of the Bird
• Cillian Murphy, The Assessination of Margaret Thatcher
• Lance Reddick, The Man and the Window
• Luke Wilson, Realm of the Bird

Golden Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role

• Courtney Cox, Fruit of the Poison Tree
• Felicity Huffman, Cobra
• Samantha Morton, Revenant Dreams
• Megan Mullally, Mame
• Imelda Staunton, Once a Queen

Golden Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role

• Zac Efron, Cobra
• Chris Evans, Confessions of an Economic Hitman
• Elias Koteas, The Man and the Window
• Al Pacino, Fruit of the Poison Tree
• Skellan Skarsgard, A Statistic

Golden Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role

• Helena Bonham Carter, Revenant Dreams
• Marion Cotillard, Once a Queen
• Samantha Morton, Realm of the Bird
• Bernadette Peters, Mame
• Maribel Verdú, The Lovers' Empire

Golden Directing

• Woody Allen, Fruit of the Poison Tree
• Pedro Almodovar, The Lover's Empire
• Andrew Domink, A Statistic
• Mike Leigh, Once a Queen
• Lars von Trier, Revenant Dreams

Best Author

• Douglas Reese
• Jeffrey
• Maia
• Michael
• Ryan

Golden Bait of the Month

• Fruit of the Poison Tree
• Mame
• Once a Queen
• Realm of the Bird
• Revenant Dreams
  

February Golden Thoughts Nominations

Golden Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role

• Cillian Murphy, The Assessination of Margaret Thatcher
• Lance Reddick, The Man and the Window
• Emile Hirsch, Realm of the Bird
• Luke Wilson, Realm of the Bird
• David Cross, Hillview

Golden Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role

• Imelda Staunton, Once a Queen
• Samantha Morton, Revenant Dreams
• Megan Mullally, Mame
• Courtney Cox, Fruit of the Poison Tree
• Felicity Huffman, COBRA

Golden Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role

• Skellan Skarsgard, A Statistic
• Al Pacino, Fruit of the Poison Tree
• Zac Efron, COBRA
• Chris Evans, Confessions of an Economic Hitman
• Elias Koteas, The Man and the Window

Golden Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role

• Helena Bonham Carter, Revenant Dreams
• Marion Cotillard, Once a Queen
• Bernadette Peters, Mame
• Maribel Verdú, The Lovers' Empire
• Samantha Morton, Realm of the Bird

Golden Directing

• Woody Allen, Fruit of the Poison Tree
• Andrew Domink, A Statistic
• Lars von Trier, Revenant Dreams
• Mike Leigh, Once a Queen
• Pedro Almodovar, The Lover's Empire

Best Author

• Ryan
• Maia
• Jeffrey
• Douglas Reese
• Michael

Golden Bait of the Month

• Revenant Dreams
• Mame
• Once a Queen
• Realm of the Bird
• Fruit of the Poison Tree

January Golden Thoughts

Golden Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role

• John C. Reilly, WeekEnd
• Jamie Campbell Bower, Between the Line of Life and Death
• Paul Dano, Masterpiece
• Frank Langella, Their Grace
• Paul Rudd, Tentpole!

Golden Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role

• Lauren Bacall, Masterpiece
• Ruby Dee, The Bluest Eyes
• Laura Linney, Between the Line of Life and Death
• Joely Richardson, Monsieur Verdoux
• Maggie Smith, A Life of Death

Golden Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role

• Casey Affleck, Death Whispered a Lullaby
• Lewis Alsamari, Angels Weep in Pakistan
• Ryan Gosling, A Corner of the Universe
• Jake Gyllenhaal, Tentpole!
• Brandon Mychal Smith, Between the Line of Life and Death

Golden Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role

• Kate Hudson, Angels Weep in Pakistan
• Anna Sophia Robb, A Corner of the Universe
• Sigourney Weaver, Tentpole!
• Michelle Williams, Their Grace
• Kate Winslet, WeekEnd

Golden Directing

• Sofia Coppola, Angels Weep in Pakistan
• Todd Field, WeekEnd
• Marc Foster, Masterpiece
• Terry George, Death Whispered a Lullaby
• Jay Russell, A Corner of the Universe

Author of the Month

• Pierre Davis
• Harry
• Evan D.
• Tony
• Ryan

Golden Bait of the Month

• Between the Line of Life and Death
• A Corner of the Universe
• Death Whispered a Lullaby
• Tentpole!
• WeekEnd

GOLDEN THOUGHTS WINNERS

Golden Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role

Kevin Bacon, The Killer Eagles
Paul Bettany, Reminiscence
Jeff Bridges, The Killer Eagles
Hugh Jackman, Into the Woods
James McAvoy, The Gift of Life

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Golden Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role

Amy Adams, Into the Woods
Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, The Killer Eagles
Julia Stiles, Modern Warfare
Jennifer Tilly, The Gift of Life
Kate Winslet, Les Misérables

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Golden Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role

Matthew Broderick, Into the Woods
Paddy Considine, Reminiscence
Daniel Craig, Day of the Jackal
Clint Eastwood, The Killer Eagles
Ryan Reynolds, A Brother's Cry

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Golden Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role

Cate Blanchett, The Killer Eagles
Sharon Leal, Aida
Susan Sarandon, The Gift of Life
Lisa Tucker, The Coldest Winter Ever
Renée Zellweger, Into the Woods

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Golden Direction

Clint Eastwood, The Killer Eagles
Todd Field, The Gift of Life
Mel Gibson, Reminiscence
Roland Joffé, The Playground Factory
Rob Marshall, Into the Woods

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Author of the Month

Pat (The Killer Eagles)
Ryan (The Gift of Life)
Adam (Day of the Jackal)
Tony (Reminiscence)
Michael (Into the Woods)

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Golden Bait of the Month

Day of the Jackal
A Brother's Cry
Into the Woods
The Killer Eagles
Reminiscence

III Golden Thoughts Awards Nominations

:::December Golden Thoughts Nominations:::

Golden Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role

Kevin Bacon, The Killer Eagles

Paul Bettany, Reminiscence

Jeff Bridges, The Killer Eagles

Hugh Jackman, Into the Woods

James McAvoy, The Gift of Life

Golden Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role

Amy Adams, Into the Woods

Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, The Killer Eagles

Julia Stiles, Modern Warfare

Jennifer Tilly, The Gift of Life

Kate Winslet, Les Misérables

Golden Performance by an Actor in Leading Role

Matthew Broderick, Into the Woods

Paddy Considine, Reminiscence

Daniel Craig, Day of the Jackal

Clint Eastwood, The Killer Eagles

Ryan Reynolds, A Brother's Cry

Golden Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role

Cate Blanchett, The Killer Eagles

Sharon Leal, Aida

Susan Sarandon, The Gift of Life

Lisa Tucker, The Coldest Winter Ever

Renée Zellweger, Into the Woods

Golden Direction

Clint Eastwood, The Killer Eagles

Todd Field, The Gift of Life

Mel Gibson, Reminiscence

Roland Joffé, The Playground Factory

Rob Marshall, Into the Woods

Author of the Month

Pat (The Killer Eagles)

Ryan (The Gift of Life)

Adam (Day of the Jackal)

Tony (Reminiscence)

Michael (Into the Woods)

Golden Bait of the Month

Day of the Jackal

A Brother's Cry

Into the Woods

The Killer Eagles

Reminiscence

Honorary Award

Zgamer

For his ability to transform videogames into excellent baits.

That's all. Of course my bait (Through the Monsoon) was excluded. The winners will be up soon.

Good month.