One of the few good things about a feeble cinematic year is there is no overwhelming favorite set to dominate the 84th Academy Awards. For 2011, things are especially up in the air. Consider that the two films with the most nominations — "Hugo" with 11 and "The Artist" with 10 — have a combined box office total of less than $100 million. The also-ran — "The Descendants" with five nods — barely passed the $70 million mark.
Oscar Picks and Predictions
Oscar Picks and Predictions
Oscar Picks and Predictions
One of the few good things about a feeble cinematic year is there is no overwhelming favorite set to dominate the 84th Academy Awards. For 2011, things are especially up in the air. Consider that the two films with the most nominations — "Hugo" with 11 and "The Artist" with 10 — have a combined box office total of less than $100 million. The also-ran — "The Descendants" with five nods — barely passed the $70 million mark.