Good guy, good role, good film: 5 reasons why Paul Giamatti is the stealth challenger in the Best Actor race
There are five compelling reasons why the trigger on the betting gun must be pulled now on Paul Giamatti, everyone’s favourite cranky yet loveable Uncle.
Podcast S3 E14 2023 - Oscars results and final awards season betting review
Before the curtain is closed on a record breaking 95th Academy Awards, it’s time for the ultimate truth test: what was the betting outcome, and how much gravy flowed?
Podcast S3 E13 2023 - last drinks and final Oscars best bets
Will Mandy Walker become the first female to win Best Cinematography at the 2023 Oscars? The American Society of Cinematographers Award has shown the path, and bookmakers have undercooked the odds.
Fire of Love, Austin Butler, The Red Suitcase and My Year of Dicks are also underrated by betting markets.
And there are value plays at the 43rd Golden Raspberry Awards.
Frontrunner Farrell?
After a handful of wins over the past few weeks, Colin Farrell might have overtaken Brendan Fraser as the Best Actor frontrunner.
He’s definitely locked for a top 3 finish, but I’m not ready to anoint Farrell (or dismiss Fraser) just yet.
My main issue is with Farrell’s performance, and its lack of traditional Oscar-friendly bells and whistles.