LONDON, March 23 - Dark Western "The Power of the Dog" is expected to seal its winning streak at Sunday's Academy Awards but "CODA", a coming-of-age story about the only hearing member of a deaf family, is closing in for the best film prize, according to bookmakers.
It has 12 Oscar nominations including for Campion and star Benedict Cumberbatch in the best directing and leading actor categories respectively.However, "CODA" has also triumphed, claiming the top honours from the Producers Guild and Screen Actors Guild. "It was 12/1 at the start of the month and it's now as short as 11/10. So it's pretty much a two-horse race."The 78th Venice Film Festival - Screening of the film 'The Power of the Dog' in competition - Red Carpet Arrivals - Venice, Italy September 2, 2021 - Actor Benedict Cumberbatch and his wife Sophie Hunter pose. REUTERS/Yara NardiBookmaker Paddy Power has odds of 8/11 for "The Power of the Dog" followed by "CODA" with 11/10.
"He's 1/8, a massive odds on favourite," Apati said. "It finally looks like it's going to be Will Smith's time."
Where is Zelenskyy's name? Say what you want about the coke head He deserves an Oscar for his performance in front of that crappy green screen