Before knowing the guild awards, "Boyhood" seemed the great favorite to the Oscar after the critical awards.
But the top industry awards came in and praised "Birdman," so right now it's hard to predict which film will win. Hollywood Academy Awards for best film and best direction.
If finally the academics go against the SAG, the PGA and the DGA, «B»Could see its track record completed with awards such as best original screenplay and best editing, two awards in which it is only a favorite if it finally wins the prize in the queen category.
In the interpretive sections, the tape of Richard Linklater it obtained two nominations and everything indicates that one, and only one, will become an Oscar. Patricia Arquette will obtain the statuette for best supporting actress except surprise, while Ethan Hawke It is very difficult for him to prevail in a category in which JK Simmons is unrivaled.
Richard Linklater's "Boyhood" Nominations
Best film
Best Direction (Richard Linklater)
Best Supporting Actor (Ethan Hawke)
Best Supporting Actress (Patricia Arquette)
Best Original Screenplay
Best Editing
Possible prizes
Best film
Best Direction (Richard Linklater)
Best Supporting Actress (Patricia Arquette)
Best Original Screenplay
Best Editing