There are a whopping nine films nominated for Best Picture at this years Academy Awards.
), you simply do not have time to catch all nine in the theaters or on DVD.
But never fear, dear PopWatchers thats why were here!
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(Just beware:SPOILERS AHEAD!)
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In this installment well break down all the statistics ofMoneyball.
(And be sure click here for more deep dives into this years Best Picture nominees!)
This movie really does have something for everyone.
and technical without being cold.
(Sorry,The Social online grid.)
Its a total cinematic home run.
EWs Dave Kargers odds:Not great.
As of Feb. 16,Dave KargerrankedMoneyballin the No.
Sorkin and Zaillians screenplay is also batting third in the Adapted Screenplay line-up, behindThe DescendantsandHugo.
Moment most worthy of an Oscar:Brad Pitts locker room flip-out (Is losing fun?)
Best line fromMoneyball:How could you not be romantic about baseball?
[Having an] ugly girlfriend means no confidence.
(Hey, it was the early 2000s!)
Who says new is best?
(Even with the gold chain, Brad Pitt looks impeccable.)
Talk about hitting all the right notes for a perfect ending to a movie.
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TheFriendsconnection:Strange coincidence or Brangelina conspiracy theory?
However,Moneyballis the only work of non-fiction.
Bond is a former professional baseball player who once played for the San Francisco Giants.
5)Moneyballalmost wasnt made because of a significant change to its line-up.
Additionally, Jonah Hill stepped into his role in the movie after comedian Demetri Martin dropped out.
Read more:
Oscars 2012: EWs special coverage
Inside the Best Picture Nominees
