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BEST PICTURE

 

The Artist

Thomas Langmann, Producer

 

The Descendants

Jim Burke, Alexander Payne and Jim Taylor, Producers

Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close

Scott Rudin, Producer

The Help

Brunson Green, Chris Columbus and Michael Barnathan, Producers

Hugo

Graham King and Martin Scorsese, Producers

Midnight In Paris

Letty Aronson and Stephen Tenenbaum, Producers

Moneyball

Michael De Luca, Rachael Horovitz and Brad Pitt, Producers

The Tree Of Life

Nominees to be determined

War Horse

Steven Spielberg and Kathleen Kennedy, Producers

I believe that this category really comes down to The Descendants and The Artist. I, unfortunately, haven’t seen either, although they both look very good. I think that for THE OSCARS The Artist just seems like the kind of movie The Academy can’t help but vote for. The second choice would be the Clooney hit Descendants. Although The Tree Of Life has that artistic quality about it, I think The Academy can’t not recognize The Artist. 

UPDATE: The three I think it will come down to are The Help, The Descendants, and The Artist. I still don’t foresee The Help winning. The Descendants would be one of those surprise wins if it did win, but Academy Award Winner for Best Picture The Artist just has a ring to it, ya think? 

 

ACTOR IN A LEADING ROLE

Demián Bichir

A Better Life

 

George Clooney

The Descendants

 

Jean Dujardin

The Artist

 

Gary Oldman

Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy

 

Brad Pitt

Moneyball

My initial thought is that, again, it will come down to The Artist vs. The Descendants. But I’m kind of rooting for Gary Oldman. He’s been around for years, he’s a seasoned actor, yet he’s never really been recognized in this way. Plus I’ve heard good things about Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy. I’m rooting for him. I’m a little bit worried that Brad Pitt will sneak in there and steal it, but I’m thinking there’s little chance for that. 

UPDATE: My predictions haven’t changed much. You know how certain films just take over every category and win everything? I feel like that’s what The Artist and The Descendants are. I stand by my original prediction cause I don’t think Gary Oldman will win but I’d be happy if he won. I think Jean Dujardin will win this category. 

 

ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLE

Kenneth Branagh

My WeeK With Marilyn

 

Jonah hill

Moneyball

Nick Nolte

Warrior

 

Christopher Plummer

Beginners

 

Max Von Sydow

Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close

I saw that Jonah Hill was offended that people were surprised that he was nominated. I mean, he had only done comedy before and now he’s some acclaimed actor. He seems like he’s had a chip on his shoulder lately. Long story short, I don’t think he’ll win/I don’t want him to win. I’m not a fan Moneyball anyways. Too much hype and too much baseball for me. I’m leaning toward Christopher Plummer winning this category. He faired well at The Golden Globes. There we go! I called it.

UPDATE: I still think it will be Christopher Plummer. I can’t exactly give you any other reasons why he should win over the other nominees, but I just have it. I CAN FEEL IT! So there you have it. 

 

ACTRESS IN A LEADNG ROLE

Glenn Close

Albert Nobbs

 

Viola Davis

The Help

 

Rooney Mara

The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo

 

Meryl Streep

The Iron Lady

 

Michelle Williams

My Week with Marilyn

I’ve narrowed it down to Meryl Streep, Viola Davis, and Michelle Williams. Michelle Williams is who I WANT to win, Viola Davis is who I think will win, and Meryl Streep is who I think would normally win. I mean, I still think Meryl Streep could win, her role has everything that The Academy looks for in an award winning role! But Viola has gotten a LOT of acclaim for her role. Michelle Williams did a great job as Marilyn as well! I think her performance was spot on. She certainly deserves the award as well! 

UPDATE: I’m actually really rooting for Michelle Williams to win. I’d be super excited for her. I give Meryl some room to win because it’s Meryl Streep and people love to throw awards at her, but if Viola Davis won that’d be pretty awesome too. 

 

ACTRESS IN A SUPPORTING ROLE

Bérénice Bejo

The Artist

Jessica Chastain

The Help

Melissa McCarthy

Bridesmaids

 

Janet Mcteer

Albert Nobbs

 

Octavia Spencer

The Help

I think this one is between Octavia Spencer and Melissa McCarthy. This one is hard to say because they both have had success this award season. Octavia is what the normal choice would be from The Academy, but I think they’ll go with the unexpected this year with McCarthy. At least I hope they do! What a great success for Sooki!…I mean Melissa…(Gilmore Girls reference). 

UPDATE: I don’t think Jessica Chastain will win, but wasn’t she great in The Help? Octavia Won the Golden Globe, but Melissa was the breakaway star in Bridesmaids and everyone loved her in the raunch-com. We’ll see. 

DIRECTING

 

The Artist

Michel Hazanavicius

 

The Descendants

Alexander Payne

 

Hugo

Martin Scorsese

 

Midnight In Paris

Woody Allen

 

The Tree Of Life

Terrence Malick

Very difficult to say! Thinking hard about it I would say that it would come down to The Tree Of Life or Hugo. In terms of directing and not acting, I think those two really have it. Although I like Woody Allen and his films I don’t think this is his year. I wouldn’t say that the directing for The Artist doesn’t deserve recognition, but I’m hopeful that Scorsese will win. 

UPDATE: I really haven’t heard much about The Tree Of Life, so I don’t know about that one. I still do believe that in terms of directing it kind of deserves to get it. I’m a Scorsese fan so I’m hopeful for him to win. But I mean, The Artist? Midnight In Paris? Who knows! I’ll stick with my original guess and pull for Scorsese.

 

MUSIC (ORIGINAL SONG)

Man Or Muppet

THe Muppets

Music and Lyric by Bret McKenzie

 

Real In Rio

Rio

Music by Sergio Mendes and Carlinhos Brown 

Lyric by Siedah Garrett 

Well, this one’s easy. People are pissed that only two songs were nominated for this category, but it really just comes down to the amount of votes the academy gives to a certain song. So even though certain songs were snubbed, it wasn’t intentional. That being said, it belongs to The Muppets. 1) They are The Muppets! 2) Did anyone see Rio?  

Update: ^ Ditto.

MUSIC (ORIGINAL SCORE)

The Adventures Of Tintin

John Williams

 

The Artist

Ludovic Bource

 

Hugo

Howard Shore

Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy

Alberto Iglesias

 

War Horse

John William

I’m really going to only root for The Artist. It’s a silent film! The score is all they have! That is my only choice. It better win. 

Update: The Artist. That’s all. I’ve already said it, but it’s a silent film! If they don’t have an award winning score then who does?!