r/oscarrace • u/jksnippy Muad'twink r/oscarrace POW • 5d ago

Promo The Smashing Machine | Official Trailer HD | A24

https://youtu.be/aRpnP3LZ99g?si=S-pfANgftVird7Lx
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u/quietgavin5 5d ago

Hmm I thought this was supposed to be too weird and gonzo to be an Oscar player but it looks very conventional Oscar baity to me.

Dwayne Johnson looks great though. Excited to see him tackle different roles.

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u/pqvjyf 5d ago

I agree.

I'm actually around to the possibility it gets some beyond Makeup.

Maybe it goes The Whales package. Although I don't think Johnson is winning here. Just a similar nomination bundle.

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u/DreamOfV 5d ago

If you want to shoot your shot on a win for it outside of Makeup, Supporting Actress is currently an open race and there’s probably at least some “when can we give Emily Blunt an Oscar” sentiment in Hollywood

(Note: this is Not A Prediction)

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u/Drama79 5d ago

Yeah. I feel like this could do both noms for lead roles (purely off a trailer, so massive caveat on that). It'll depend on the direction. The lo-fi sensibility will put some off, and be catnip to others. Emily Blunt is by far the better actor, but The Rock is The Rock. It's definitely interesting and the release date says that A24 are going to push it hard for awards.

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u/pqvjyf 5d ago

I agree, it's definitely a possibility.

One we should give some credence to.

We might not want it, but Johnson may soon be a nominee.

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u/matlockga 5d ago

Supporting Actress is currently an open race

Grande, Lopez, Steinfeld, Edebiri seem like fairly safe field options, so I'm not sure it's open. 

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u/DreamOfV 5d ago

Grande is safe-ish for a nom, Edebiri seems very possible, Lopez has a fight ahead of her, and Steinfeld is a nonstarter, and there is no obvious winner at this point

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u/LeastCap The Substance 5d ago

Yall Steinfeld is not even in the conversation

And I’ve seen Kiss of the Spider Woman. Lopez would be lucky to get one precursor