'Volver' potential beyond best foreign film

December 06, 2006 The critically acclaimed "Volver" -- which scored a very fresh 93% rating on Rotten Tomatoes' Tomatometer -- is generating some well-deserved vibrations about potential Oscar nominations not only for best foreign film, but also in prime categories like best picture, director, screenplay, actress and supporting actress (Carmen Maura). At this early point in the awards race the film's five EFA wins should be helpful in establishing it for multi-category Oscar consideration. Another factor that should work to "Volver's" benefit is that so many Academy members who are now in their mid-50s to early-60s grew up watching the films of legendary foreign filmmakers like Fellini, Antonioni, Truffaut and Godard.

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