Its that time of year again, folks.
Two of the biggest potential contenders may actually have been kicking around since January.
Were also not lacking for films from iconic filmmakers.
And lets not forget aboutBen Affleck.
Will Affleck get into the Best Director fray?
The awards season isnt simply relegated to dramas, however.
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Then we have the next film fromWhiplashdirectorDamien Chazelle, a musical calledLa La LandstarringRyan GoslingandEmma Stone.
There are also a number of other unknowns.
Will directorTom Fords long-awaitedA Single Manfollow-upNocturnal Animalsamass similarly stellar reviews?
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CouldShakespeare in LovedirectorJohn Maddenfinally return to the Oscar hunt with his gun lobby dramaMiss Sloane, led byJessica Chastain?
And Oscar-nominatedThe Imitation GamedirectorMorten Tyldumcashed in his chips with the sci-fi romancePassengers, led by so-hot-right-now performersChris PrattandJennifer Lawrence.
And buckle inits gonna be a bumpy ride.
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