Sunday, 27 February 2011

Oscar Predictions 2011

The 2010 Academy Awards threw up a number of unexpected results but I think this year will be a little more settled. Oscar likes to redress the balance from time to time and tonight some of the winners will be recieving their award not because they were the best in the field but more that their body of work over the years means they are 'owed' one.


Best Picture:
The Social Network

Maybe Harvey Weinstein has been throwing his considerable weight around as he so often has and pushed The Kings Speech ahead but I still think we will see The Social Network take this one.


Directing:
David Fincher

He's due one. An impressive body of work, the Coens won recently, Russell isn't well liked and Hopper is new to the scene. Aronofsky is the only real competion but I feel this is Fincher's year.


Actor in a leading role:
Colin Firth

Actress in a leading role:
Natalie Portman

I think both Actor and Actress are a given this year.


Actor is a supporting role:
Geoffrey Rush

Actress in a supporting role:
Hailee Steinfeld

I have a feeling the evening's biggest shock will come in from one of the above winning.


Animated Film:
Toy Story 3

Should be more of a contender for Best Picture in a perfect weorld


Documentary Feature:
Exit Through The Gift Shop

Everyone in the academy votes so in a category such as this the biggest name is always going to win out; unless they have offended Hollywood ala Michael Moore. More important documetaries in the nominees but this is a brilliant film none the less.


Writing (Adapted Screenplay):
The Social Network

Aaron Sorkin; everyone loves him. He'll win.


Writing (Original)
Inception

This will be the consoltation prize after not getting the director nod for Nolan


Visual Effects
Inception

Even the haters won't be able to dismiss this was the most visually impressive film of the year.


Sound Mixing
Inception

Sound Editing
Inception

Editing:
127 Hours

Costume Design:
Alice In Wonderland

Cinematography:
Black Swan

Art Direction:
The King's Speech

Documentary Short:
Killing In The Name

Foreign Language Film:
Biutiful

Makeup:
The Way Back

Music (Original Score):
The Social Network

Music (Original Song):
Toy Story 3

Short Film (Animated):
Day and Night

Short Film (Live Action):
Wish 143




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