Too Much Adaptation.

Apologies: Having some computer maintenance issues today so it's slow going this weekend on these new Oscar predictions. Currently offline, I'm marvelling at the lack of Original material in the movies this year. It seems like almost all the major contenders are adapted from books or plays. For every 7 viable from a distance adapted contenders there's maybe one something that seems "original" screenplay-ish. Hmmmm.

Comments

[Sam C.]

Wow, it's true. Not even the Pixar and Dreamworks entries are original. 2002 Original Screenplay race all over again?

[Devin D]

Again, Beautiful Boy.

[Sam Brooks]

Nia Vardalos, come reap the spoils again.

[NATHANIEL R]

Sam -- bite your tongue!

[Robert Hamer]

I had the exact same trouble for my (upcoming) predictions at AC.

[Sam C.]

Nathaniel - not in a bad way, just a collectively weak field, with only 1 BP nominees. Or like the adapted race in '98, oddly barren of BP material.

[Liz N.]

Yes, I noticed this when I was creating my predix too. I wouldn't be surprised if someone tries to pull the "Syriana" move to get their screenplay classified as an original. I know it's extremely rare, but nothing surprises me anymore.

[Sawyer]

Just looking at it, I think these are some viable early candidates:

J. Edgar
The Whistleblower
Super 8
Shame
The Tree of Life
Meek's Cutoff
The Beaver
Young Adult
Win Win
Immortals