Once again, there is no runaway favorite in this year's Academy Award race. "Boyhood" and "Birdman" have duked it out for frontrunner status during the awards season, with each picking up their share of preliminary prizes. "Boyhood" had the early lead as the sentimental pick, but "Birdman" has has come on strong late in the process by winning both the Director's Guild and Producer's Guild awards, indicating it may have more artistic respect.
Oscar Picks & Predictions
Oscar Picks & Predictions
Oscar Picks & Predictions
Once again, there is no runaway favorite in this year's Academy Award race. "Boyhood" and "Birdman" have duked it out for frontrunner status during the awards season, with each picking up their share of preliminary prizes. "Boyhood" had the early lead as the sentimental pick, but "Birdman" has has come on strong late in the process by winning both the Director's Guild and Producer's Guild awards, indicating it may have more artistic respect.