{"id":1991,"date":"2014-02-21T10:16:01","date_gmt":"2014-02-21T10:16:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/cardiffian.jomec.co.uk\/?p=1991"},"modified":"2014-02-21T10:16:01","modified_gmt":"2014-02-21T10:16:01","slug":"cardiffs-film-favourites-for-the-oscars-2014","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/2014\/02\/21\/cardiffs-film-favourites-for-the-oscars-2014\/","title":{"rendered":"Cardiff&#039;s film favourites for the Oscars 2014"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><figure id=\"attachment_1988\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1988\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/cardiffian.jomec.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/5330266850_a1678cfde1_o.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1988\" alt=\"Image: Adarsh Upadhyay\" src=\"http:\/\/cardiffian.jomec.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/5330266850_a1678cfde1_o.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1988\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1988\" alt=\"Image: Adarsh Upadhyay\" src=\"http:\/\/cardiffian.jomec.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/5330266850_a1678cfde1_o.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> Image: Adarsh Upadhyay<\/figcaption><\/figure><br \/>\nWe\u2019re smack bang in the middle of awards season and the big one is just around the corner.<br \/>\nThe Oscars are held on 2 March and critics are falling over themselves to predict the winners. We decided to find out what the people of Cardiff think.<br \/>\nWe spoke to Chapter Arts Centre and betting shops across the city to find out who the good people of Cardiff think should win the coveted golden statues next month.<br \/>\n<strong> What the cinemagoers say<\/strong>\u2026 According to Chapter, which has so far screened seven of the nine films up for best picture, the Steve Coogan-penned Philomena is the people\u2019s champion.<br \/>\nOn average, the comedy drama drew a whopping 127 people per showing, 23 more than the second most popular, 12 Years a Slave.<br \/>\nAt the bottom of the pile, and unlikely to walk away with a prize according to Chapter\u2019s cinemagoers, is Nebraska. The monochrome black comedy has failed to find favour with Chapter\u2019s clientele with fewer than half the number of people (53) turning up to each screening.<br \/>\nSurprisingly, American Hustle\u2019s stellar cast didn\u2019t attract the Cardiff faithful with only 60 people arriving per showing.<br \/>\n<em>Winner: Philomena<\/em><br \/>\n<strong> What the punters say\u2026<\/strong> But according to William Hill\u2019s media manager Rupert Adams, those Cardiffians who did see the David O-Russell heist enjoyed it so much they\u2019ve put big money on it.<br \/>\nCardiff punters have put the most cash on American Hustle to win best picture, despite the film trailing behind 12 Years a Slave, Gravity and the Dallas Buyers Club in betting shops across the UK.<br \/>\nCould it be put down to the Welsh factor? Haverfordwest-born Christian Bale is the only (semi-) Welshman among the main nominees and is up for Best Actor for his performance as con artist Irving Rosenfeld.<br \/>\nBut apparently he\u2019s not drawing any bets in the Welsh capital for his individual performance.<br \/>\n\u201cThere are not that many bets from Cardiff but I can see they like Leonardo Dicaprio, despite being an outsider.\u201d<br \/>\nAccording to Rupert, Cate Blanchett, should be feeling pretty confident come March. The Australian, who walked away with the BAFTA last week, despite the controversy surrounding the film\u2019s director, Woody Allen, and the abuse allegations that have resurfaced.<br \/>\nBut Blanchett\u2019s turn as Xanac-popping socialite hasn\u2019t found favours among the Cardiff crowds.<br \/>\nRupert said: \u201cCate Blanchett looks unbeatable but her odds are too short for Cardiff punters.\u201d<br \/>\n<em>Winner: American Hustle <\/em><br \/>\n<strong>What the bookies say\u2026<\/strong> If you are looking to make a last-minute bet, what\u2019s the smart choice?<br \/>\nAccording to Mark Pearson, Betfred\u2019s Head of Media, it has to be 12 Years a Slave.\u00a0He said: \u201cIf I had a tenner I would absolutely put it all on 12 Years a Slave. It\u2019s the clear favourite.\u201d<br \/>\nFor an outside bet, he is tipping American Hustle to scrape Best Screenplay, despite trailing in the bookies. \u201cIt\u2019s a great film and I think it will be popular with the judges.\u201d<br \/>\nRupert Adams\u2019 outside recommendations could win you more. He said: \u201cA \u00a31 bet on Julia Roberts at 40\/1 and a tenner on Barhad Abdi at 20-1 for Best Actor in a Supporting Role\u201d.<br \/>\n<em>Winner: 12 Years a Slave<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We\u2019re smack bang in the middle of awards season and the big one is just around the corner. The Oscars are held on 2 March and critics are falling over themselves to predict the winners. We decided to find out what the people of Cardiff think. We spoke to Chapter Arts Centre and betting shops across the city to find out who the good people of Cardiff think should win the coveted golden statues next month. 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