Awards: Oscar Predictions

It’s that time of year again for my fearless Oscar predictions. This year, The Artist has quite the advantage in a lot of categories. I’m glad I saw it before the show so I can vote with ease. However, remember that I’m not predicting who I want to win but who I think the Academy will vote for. From smaller to bigger, here we go:

LIVE ACTION SHORT FILM
TIME FREAK
(Funny short about a chance meeting with a girl)

ANIMATED SHORT FILM
THE FANTASTIC FLYING BOOKS OF MR.MORRIS LESSERMORE
(The wonder of reading seems award worthy)

DOCUMENTARY SHORT
SAVING FACE
(Reconstructive surgery and acid violence. Sure)

SOUND EDITING
HUGO
(Tech stuff winner this year.)

SOUND MIXING
HUGO
(Hear the ticking of the clocks?)

ORIGINAL SCORE
THE ARTIST
(The music is essential in a silent film like this)

ORIGINAL SONG
MAN OR MUPPET [THE MUPPETS]
(It’s got a 50/50 chance. It’s also funnier)

VISUAL EFFECTS
RISE OF THE PLANET OF THE APES
(It’s kind of like rewarding Andy Serkis)

MAKE-UP
THE IRON LADY
(Meryl Streep does quite the transformation)

COSTUME DESIGN
HUGO
(Love the colours and textures in this film)

ART DIRECTION
HUGO
(Visually stunning film. Vibrant and fun.)

FILM EDITING
THE ARTIST
(Usually accompanies the Best Picture winner)

CINEMATOGRAPHY
THE TREE OF LIFE
(One the most beautifully shot films ever!)

DOCUMENTARY FEATURE
UNDEFEATED
(Underprivileged kids playing football. Why not?)

ANIMATED FEATURE
RANGO
(Familiarity beats artsy . . . I hope)

FOREIGN LANGUAGE FILM
A SEPARATION
(Everyone is predicting this one to win)

ADAPTED SCREENPLAY
THE DESCENDANTS
(It’s gotta win something. Sorry Aaron Sorkin)

ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY
MIDNIGHT IN PARIS
(It’s about time Woody Allen got another award)

BEST DIRECTOR
MICHEL HAZANAVICIUS [THE ARTIST]
(What a daring project to direct and succeed)

BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS
OCTAVIA SPENCER [THE HELP]
(She’s the highlight of the film)

BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR
CHRISTOPHER PLUMMER [BEGINNERS]
(Old and gay character? It’s a shoo in)

BEST ACTRESS
VIOLA DAVIS [THE HELP]
(The last scene alone is worthy of this award)

BEST ACTOR
JEAN DUJARDIN [THE ARTIST]
(Remember Roberto Benigni beating Tom Hanks?)

BEST PICTURE
THE ARTIST
(Artsy beats out emotional)

Let’s see how I do on Oscar night this Sunday.