Today’s deep dive:Bridge of Spies, a.k.a.Spielberg-Hanks 4: The Cold War Cometh.
But at 69, Spielberg is still taking chances.
“B+
Best Line:“I’m Irish, you’re German.
Credit: DreamWorks Pictures
But what makes us both Americans?
Just one thing one: the rulebook.
The Coen brothers have two wins (Fargo,No Country for Old Men) and six screenplay nominations.
Stockhausen was nominated for 2013’s12 Years a Slave, while cohorts Henrich and DeAngelo received their first nomination.
Nelson is nearly as accomplished: 18 nods and two wins (Saving Private Ryan, 2012’sLes Miserables).
Kunin’s first nomination came with his work inLife of Piin 2012.
The film is distinctly Spielbergian in its look and dramatic cues and that’s a pretty good thing.
Why it won’t win:Bridge of Spiessuffers a little from thevery goods.
Instead, Rylance might have to carry the film’s flag on Oscar night.
Vegas Odds:200/1, according to Paddy Power betting website, making it the category’s biggest longshot.
