After what could be described as nothing but an amazing year for cinema in 2013, 2014 seems as though it will struggle to live up to the previous year’s greatness… at least at the surface. It may be true that the summer blockbuster will likely rule supreme in the coming months – meaning that sequels, comic book franchises, and remakes will dominate the box office earnings – but that doesn’t mean that there aren’t still some potentially impressive dramas on the horizon. As we near closer to the crowded “awards season,” here are ten films that could compete for Academy Award for Best Picture in 2014.