The Gold Rush
Everything it’s crucial that you know about this years awards season race.
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A sweeping middlebrow epic with a British pedigree,1917can feel like a slight throwback to an earlier Oscar era.
Will its awards haul also give us flashbacks to those 90s ceremonies?
Lets examine the films chances in each category, starting where its strongest.
It has won at the Directors Guild Awards, which are chosen by the industrys most discerningartistes.
With the exception of its SAG snub, its won everywhere, from everyone.
In a season where momentum is paramount,1917looks like the one to beat.
(Call it the Cuaron Precedent.)
Consider1917to have the edge in this race, too.
If you want more reasons for optimism, the latter famously tied withSkyfall, another Mendes film.
Will1917be the movie that finally helps him catch up to cousin Randy?
In the unlikely event that1917wins this one, its probably winning all of the above categories, too.
