Sentences with phrase «strong contenders»

There are plenty of strong contenders, but no out - and - out frontrunner.

A field like IFP's best actor category (which combines lead and supporting performances) is crucial, too, in a year like this, which is as lacking in strong contenders as it's ever been.

Don't forget, the Golden Globes divide best film into two categories (drama and comedy / musical), so critical favourites (which also made the AFI list) such as the dark gem Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri, the star - studded political thriller The Post and Greta Gerwig's poignant mother - daugther comedy - drama Lady Bird are also strong contenders.

Two heavyweight Romanian filmmakers are considered strong contenders for the Palme d'Or; the first is Cristi Puiu («The Death of Mr. Lazarescu»), with this near - three - hour family drama.

Not only because she is funny, touching and convincing as June Carter Cash in «Walk the Line,» but because the category offers few strong contenders.

While both Abdellatif Kechiche and Carlos Reygadas were clear their new works would not be ready in time for various reasons (and may be strong contenders for Cannes 2018), we're most curious to see if Lucrecia Martel's Zama, which was disqualified due to her producer Pedro Almodovar heading the Cannes comp jury, will bow in the Fortnight.

It is pretty obvious that the Oscars don't often don't reflect what are the best films and performances, however there are some strong contenders on this list.

«Mud,» with Matthew McConaughey and Tye Sheridan, is one of many strong contenders for multiple honors at this year's Spirit Awards.

Though the final results might be not be shocking, there were bloodbaths in most categories with many strong contenders for each prize.

Best Actress Some of the strong contenders out of the gate appear to be Helen Mirren in Eye in the Sky, Streep in Florence Foster Jenkins, Ruth Negga in Loving.

Maggie Gyllenhaal — «The Honorable Woman» Felicity Huffman — «American Crime» Jessica Lange — «American Horror Story: Freak Show» Queen Latifah — «Bessie» Frances McDormand — «Olive Kitteridge» Frances O'Connor — «The Missing» There are several of these actresses here who, in any other year, would walk this: Queen Latifah's role - of - a-career in «Bessie,» McDormand's in «Olive,» and even Gyllenhaal's in «Honorable Woman» are all strong contenders to win.

Then again, we shouldn't discount Kerry or Gugu as both are rising talent making them strong contenders as well.

American Hustle and Gravity are strong contenders, but we think voters will do the right thing and award this magnificent piece of filmmaking with its just due.

It's a curious choice to include in a year where there were so many other strong contenders.

Yet, here it is, September, and already three female directors have films that are sure to be strong contenders for Best Picture.

However, it is up against eight strong contenders.

Meanwhile, actors long considered strong contenders — «Foxcatcher» actor Mark Ruffalo, «Birdman» actor Edward Norton, and «Boyhood» actor Ethan Hawke — all earned nods.

Other strong contenders this year are Danny Boyle «s biopic Steve Jobs and Tom McCarthy «s newsroom drama Spotlight.

As the cinematic awards season amps up, other female - led films also are leading the way, with the like of «The Shape of Water,» «The Post,» «Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri,» «Lady Bird» and «I, Tonya» considered strong contenders to bring home various statuettes.

Whitaker will win the Oscar, although there are strong contenders, including Will Smith in an affecting role as a homeless dad determined to raise his son in «The Pursuit of Happyness»; Ryan Gosling as a crack - smoking but well - meaning junior high school teacher in «Half Nelson,» and Leonardo DiCaprio as a mercenary Rhodesian diamond smuggler in «Blood Diamond.»

The decision on the new Spidey is reportedly expected to be made within the next two or three weeks, and these are just some of the strong contenders on the list.

His dark fabulist sensibility lends itself incredibly well to fairytales, and his ouevre includes several strong contenders.

This time he will move up to the Best Lead Male category against some pretty strong contenders.

To that end, we have three very strong contenders — in the lead is Jennifer Lawrence, whose character not only has a mild sex addiction, not only chases relentlessly after Bradley Cooper, but also spends much of the movie in a tight danskin top bouncing up and down joyfully.

For lead actor, dark horse «Biutiful» star Javier Bardem — who portrays a hustler confronting questions about his mortality and morality in the Barcelona - set film — edged strong contenders including «Blue Valentine» heartthrob Ryan Gosling, Robert Duvall's portrayal of a hermit in «Get Low» and Mark Wahlberg's turn as a working - class boxer in «The Fighter.»

Having retired on top after making 9 defences of his title against strong contenders you could argue there's little left for him to prove.

As for party pieces, Wickstead didn't neglect her customers searching for options for this year's Royal wedding: the frosty pink, high - necked dress and the yellow and mustard striped, tie - necked number are both strong contenders, as is a plissé - skirted lame collared gown (side note: plissé pleats are everywhere for autumn).

We've had our eyes on a few strong contenders that have launched recently is all about neutral - colored handbag.

When combined, these two are strong contenders in the fight against free radical damage and heart disease.

Shanghai and Beijing are both strong contenders in the biotech industry.

Other organizations that originally said they weren't interested, such as Illumina Inc., might now be strong contenders, says Sutton.

«It's probably too early to conclude exactly which geochemical changes in the Ediacaran oceans were responsible for the shift to large body sizes, but there are strong contenders, especially increased oxygen, which animals need for respiration.»

We also reviewed eight other strong contenders, from top - of - the - line heated work gloves to more basic fashionable options.

That opened the door for strong contenders from both sides of the aisle: Republican John Faso and Democrat Zephyr Teachout both previously made runs for governor.

That is why the gold medal goes to the de Blasio team, which was up against a field of strong contenders that included Mr. de Blasio's predecessor, Michael R. Bloomberg, Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo, and the state committees of both the Republican and Democratic parties.

Republicans won't settle on their candidates until September, but strong contenders have declared their intentions.

Democrats have struggled to find strong contenders for the seat since McMahon lost in a Republican wave in 2010.

Mr. Thompson is one of several Democrats viewed as strong contenders in the mayoral primary next year.

He is more reluctant to say who should take the job of Tory leader in 2020, but he is confident that there will be plenty of strong contenders to pick from.

The PAC's political director Isabelle James said it has backed candidates who are strong contenders and who talk about gun safety, and those from military or law enforcement backgrounds.

In typically diplomatic fashion, Pursglove says George Osborne, Theresa May and Boris Johnson are all strong contenders for the role, but he believes a Leave campaigner is more likely to prevail.

The top 10 girls name may be hard to shift but these 10 names are strong contenders, steadily climbing up the top 100 rank over the past year:

Bayern Munich are strong contenders to go one better this season and win UEFA Champions League.

This side with an out and out striker would be strong contenders in all comps no doubt about it, about time we stuck out our chests and boss our season

This might push a lot of their top stars away from the club in the days to follow, with Arsenal now looking as one of the strong contenders to sign Silva.

They are really looking like strong contenders to get up to the top flight now and even though this probably isn't going to be an easy game for them, they are value to come through the trial.

«The interviewed candidates were all strong contenders, but the unanimous decision was to appoint Jose who instilled the full board with the belief that he is the right man to lead us up the table, whilst bringing excitement back to the club with an attacking style and goals for the fans to enjoy.

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Antonio Rudiger and Andreas Christensen are strong contenders to play in central defence and they could be accompanied by Cesar Azpilicueta, who rarely misses a game for Chelsea.

To predict the winner of the UEFA Champions League at the current stage of the competition is virtually impossible and this season is no different as there are a number of strong contenders as well as dark horses who are capable of going all the way.