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I think it’s safe to say You can see everything There is talk of a movie that will define the cinematic year of 2026. How do you think it is? odyssey Or this, a documentary Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim captured the attention, imagination and interest of audiences like few other films in recent memory. Not only does it look like it’s an awards contender like almost no other doc, there’s a chance this film could do more than just pretend. The buzz is growing for Best Picture. Today, as I share my updated Oscar predictions, I want to address the cinematic elephant in the room. Does this movie have a real chance to win the Oscar for Best Picture?
As a reminder, when I saw the film at the Telluride Film Festival, I shared a spoiler-free review (here) that said, in part:
It is almost impossible to explain why Nathan Fielder and Lance OppenheimS You can see everything is one of the all-time documentary experiences without going into major spoiler territory. Hell, even Fielder himself said at the Telluride Film Festival, where it had its surprise world premiere, “I’m still trying to understand exactly what I went through.” So before I do my best to explain why this is such a special piece, just know that the experience is made even better by going in blind. All I knew was that Fielder made a 174 minute documentary Elizabeth Holmes. After almost three hours, my jaw was on the floor and I was gasping for breath. This isn’t just one of the best films about Telluride this year, it’s one of the most stunning documentaries ever made.
You can see everything It starts as one thing before it becomes another. The second half of the film shouldn’t be spoiled, though Fielder fans will be delighted. How this document comes together, where it goes, and what it allows you to think about is exactly what the form was created for. No one has done it the way Fielder and Oppenheim did. This is a very unique piece of work.
Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim made one of the best documentaries of all time here. Just by following their curiosity, they come across something that challenges the meaning of truth. The fact that Fielder and Oppenheim struggle to come up with a satisfying answer in Holmes’s case only makes it more compelling. Fielder’s confusion about him is a huge turnout, especially since he takes it to lengths you’d never believe unless you saw it on screen.
You can see everything It is a masterpiece of form. You have never seen a documentary like this before. Telluride has been buzzing all weekend about what would fill the TBA slot Sunday night, with some wild speculation, so there was a good chance the reveal would be in vain. Instead, not only did we see one of the most stunning works of the festival, it’s a documentary experience I’ll never forget. Indeed, I may think about this movie for the rest of my life.
Now, I’d like to share with you my article I wrote two weeks ago (here) about why the film is a legitimate contender for Best Picture. This section included the following:
First of all, it is worth noting how important the nomination of the best film of the work will be. No documentary has ever been nominated in the biggest category at the Academy Awards, and indeed, only a few have ever been in real contention. Hoop Dreams was arguably the closest, and Fahrenheit 9/11 was at one point considered a possibility. besides that? Any other document was a genuine section. It’s really the first time the conversation, especially at this point in the season, has been with a real sense that a nomination is within reach. The next question is, well… why?
Right now I’m predicting you can see everything from Best Picture, Best Documentary (where my current winner is, though that category could go in many directions), Best Picture Editing, and Best Supporting Actor along with fringe quotes (which I’m not ready to spoil/talk about yet). In fact, I don’t think Best Director for Fielder and Oppenheim’s films is a crazy thing to consider, nor is it an extra citation like Best Original Score. Documentaries don’t really have sweeping campaigns that go anywhere, so even here in late October, this is uncharted territory.
Another interesting aspect of this is how even as people learn the secrets contained within, the discussions only get more intense. What started as a bit of a mystery after Telluride, where people like you really talked about the details, is now unraveling in a way that can only be certain things. It equals passion, and when it comes to voting for the Academy Awards, Oscar voting is full of passion games.
When you combine the box office, the reviews, the industry buzz, the way the film has captured the zeitgeist and the unique way in which it is able to cross different audience demographics, and you have something special. We’re already seeing busy Academy Awards that aren’t the be-all, end-all, but are worth watching, as well as the internet meme world going to town on the film. That combination is something Oppenheimer can sport. this Now that’s something you shouldn’t sleep on.
The preseason will tell us a lot, but right now, I think all the pieces are in place You can see everything Shattering the Academy’s Glass Ceiling for Documentary Films. Especially if it becomes a front, from a documentary point of view, it can only strengthen its case. This is such a unique work that it can become a unique competitor. The next few months are going to be fascinating, so sit back…
So I set out why a nomination could be on the cards. If that happens, what about the potential breakout win? Well, if you look at my predictions, you’ll see that I currently have it in second place for Best Picture. I’ve had it on two or three hours for the past week after putting it in the bottom of the lineup originally. Getting in won’t be an easy task, but if you do, you’ll immediately feel like you’re in the conversation. odyssey and black ballas a potential winner. Maybe something like that Wild Horse Nine or I play rock Does it have upward mobility? Of course. Maybe Project Hail Mary Does it have a run at the top of the category before all is said and done? I don’t rule it out completely. However, when the Academy considers what the year meant in film, there are only two real contenders. There is one Christopher Nolan-‘s epic. the second is You can see everything.
Now, that doesn’t rule out La bola negra winning. I think only the initial wave odyssey steamrolling to victory. At first it was like that black ball During the autumn festivals, which gained a lot of momentum, some of my colleagues even took pole position in the forecasts. now? I see the way You can see everything. I’m back anyway odyssey And predict if the vote happens today. However, if voting were to take place today, Fielder and Oppenheim’s documentary would probably come in no worse than third. Or can it build on that momentum and sense of zeitgeist grip? be careful…
My Early Early Predictions article (found here) is available for your perusal and you can see a few more changes I’ve been making along the way as we get really into it all now. The first prelims have begun, category placement decisions are being made, and the start of prelims season is closer than you might think…
Folks, as always, you can find my latest crack at Oscar predictions right here on Awards Radar (look for initial Golden Globes predictions in the next update, potentially before Thanksgiving). The changes are coming and will continue, especially as we see more from the studios in terms of their potential campaign plans. So sit tight!
Stay tuned for another update on these Oscar predictions in a few weeks!
