Oscar Contender Judi Dench in First 'Philomena' Trailer - Is Judi Dench looking at an eighth Oscar nomination?

Judi Dench in Philomena Photo: The Weinstein Co.

ROPE OF SILICON

BY: BRAD BREVET 

PUBLISHED: FRIDAY, AUGUST 9TH 2013 AT 7:30 AM

One film playing a little under the radar is Stephen Frears' Philomena, primarily because Frears has been on something of a cold streak, which is why star Judi Dench is the main reason the film is being discussed at all in Oscar terms. Having already won an Oscar-winner and been nominated seven times, Dench may be exactly what Frears has been missing as of late.

The film is based on the true story of Philomena Lee (Dench), an Irish woman seeking the illegitimate son she was forced to put up for adoption in the U.S. in 1952. Philomena co-stars Steve Coogan as Martin Sixsmith, a world-weary journalist who helps Philomena on her way in a film described as "a bitter-sweet comedy", which may pose a little of a problem in Oscar's eyes, but we'll have to wait and see.

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Michael Fassbender tipped for Oscar glory

HERALD.IE

NICK BRAMHILL – 10 AUGUST 2013 07:00 AM

IRISH actor Michael Fassbender has been tipped to win two Oscar nominations next year – by respected movie bible, Total Film.

Movie experts have predicted that 2014 will be the Year of the Fass in the latest edition of the monthly magazine.

The gifted Kerry-born actor has already impressed critics and cinema audiences for past starring performances in films such as Hunger, Inglorious Basterds, Shame and Prometheus.

But the 36-year-old has yet to earn an Oscar nod for his past leading roles.

However, Total Film writers believe two of his upcoming films, The Counsellor and 12 Years A Slave, will turn out to be serious award-season contenders.


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