Major bad news for many Oscar watchers and those who write up seasonal overviews: several major films expected to compete for next year's awards have chosen to throw in the towel.
Foxcatcher and Grace of Monaco have both been delayed to an unspecific time in 2014. The former had its trailer leak out yesterday before it was quickly removed and its delay was made official. The latter film, which was designed to give its actress some easy nominations, will instead have to wait.
The worst news has been the rumors surrounding the highly anticipated The Wolf of Wall Street. It has been speculated that Martin Scorsese needs more time in the editing room, meaning no dancing DiCaprio for anyone this Christmas season.
Other than post-production problems, or the fact that they may actually suck, it seems all of them were pulled out due to the perceived expectations of other Oscar hopefuls, including next week's Gravity and the acclaim train that is 12 Years a Slave. A logical understanding, even though we are still getting ghastly swill like The Book Thief. Sometimes, a delay can benefit a release: The Great Gatsby was moved to this summer and though it drew mixed critical notices, the film was profitable with audiences and is expected to sweep up a few production awards.
Now, can someone prove to me that Jack Ryan is coming out?
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