Oscar Rundown!

 

by Ryan

The Oscars will be on before you know it (March 7th) and the nominations have been out for about two weeks now. So, it seems it might be time for me to give you my view on what will happen, should happen, and is just plain wrong.


Best Picture:
Who will win: Avatar
Who should win: The Hurt Locker

Each film has 9 nominations, each in many of the key categories that are historically needed to win best picture. I get this overwhelming feeling that the Academy wont be able to see past Avatar's eye candy and its all-time high gross. It's really unfortunate because Cameron's ex-wife, Katheryn Bigelow, has really put together a superb movie that explore's the construct of the modern soldier's mind. While Avatar might have pushed the envelope as far as tech goes, The Hurt Locker really advanced the art of the entire film.


Actor in a Leading Role:
Who will win: Jeff Bridges, Crazy Heart
Dark Horse: Jeremy Renner, The Hurt Locker

Although I haven't seen the film, critics cannot stop raving about Jeff Bridges' performance in Crazy Heart. At least when they stop oogling about George Clooney in his mediocre performance in Up in the Air. Jeff Bridges has already won 4 pre-oscar awards. You might ask then, why not George Clooney if critics can't stop oogling? If you take a look at ew.com, Jeremy Renner has been nominated for as many awards as George Clooney AND has won more pre-oscar awards. While it seems the critics say they can't get over George Clooney, they actually prefer Renner.


Actress in a Leading Role:
Who will win: Meryl Streep, Julie & Julia
Dark Horse: Sandra Bullock, The Blind Side

Meryl Streep is the one to beat this year, she has been nominated and won many of the critical awards. Although, I'm still curious about this film. It didn't really seem to be one that would launch an Oscar winner. That's really where I see Bullock stealing this award. The Blind Side is a film that will continue to generate buzz and elevate Bullock to an Oscar. Has anyone seen Julie & Julia? Drop your comment.


Actor in a Supporting Role:
Who will win: Christoph Waltz, Inglorious Basterds

No question. Have you seen Inglorious Basterds? Christoph Waltz will win, I guarantee. If he doesn't, I want you to drop me a comment to remind me how wrong I was.


Actress in a Supporting Role:
Who will win: Mo'Nique, Precious

In much the same way the Actor in a Supporting Role is on lock, so it seems this one is. Mo'Nique has won all but one pre-oscar award, the same as Christoph Waltz. As you go down the list of her counterparts, there really aren't any names that stick out. What do you think?



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