By : Dominic La-Viola
It’s October, which means the race to the Oscars are on.
Now many people have their thoughts and theories on who is going to be nominated and who is going to be standing up there making their acceptance speech, thanking the Academy, the studio and if you’re Brad Pitt, you’re co-stars feet.
Although there are still many films that have yet to be released. Currently word online and the buzz around cinephile circles, is that Chase Infiniti. The 24 year old actress who made her debut in Paul Thomas Anderson’s newest film. One Battle After Another, is not only a top contender. But she is campaigning to be one of the nominees.
There are a lot of great films that came out this year and a lot of great performances that deserved to be recognized. Most of which were hits and highly praised during their festival runs.
Yet that could be misleading, for The Punching Machine was a hit at Cannes film festival. Nevertheless its premiere in theaters was less than great, not to mention its critical review. The Rock’s performance, not included. For his performance in the film, was highly praised throughout.
With that being said, the fact that this is Infiniti Chase’s first film and she shares the screen with DeCaprio and Penn in most of her scenes and performs on the level of two legendary performers is by itself grounds for attention.
It is of course still early, however there is much speculation around, not only Chase and her co-stars getting Oscar nominations, but writer/director Paul Thomas Anderson,as well. With of course, the talk of best picture nomination as well. Which I can very much see happening.
Even though there are still many films in which are in talks to be Oscar worthy have yet to hit theaters. Ones in which have been traveling the festivals. I think it’s safe to say, One Battle After Another, will at the very least secure some Oscar nominations.