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We had one film release this past weekend with the potential for Oscar nominations.

The Old Man and the Gun

There are few acting legends of the 1960s who can still performing today and fewer still who would command Oscar attention the way Robert Redford does or has. Redford is something of an idol in Hollywood and now that he’s announced that The Old Man and the Gun will be his final film as an actor, its Oscar potential skyrockets, but will it be enough?

While Redford is well known for his work in front of the camera, he’s only ever been nominated for one acting honor: Best Actor for The Sting in 1973. Since then, he’s received three other Oscar nominations: two for directing and one for producing. His first directing citation was in 1980 for Ordinary People, for which he won the Oscar. He was next nominated 14 years later for Quiz Show for Best Directing and Best Picture. While he’s made a handful of films since then, none have been major Oscar players.

Redford received an honorary Oscar in 2001. That’s 17 years since Oscar last paid attention to him, 24 if you count only the competitive arena. This film doesn’t have a lot of other Oscar potential, which does hurt his chances; however, he cannot be considered out of the race, especially with such a lackluster line up so far this year. Will he be nominated? Possibly. If he is, will he win? I doubt it.

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