So, I haven’t had a chance to see every movie nominated for an Oscar. But I’m not alone. From what I’ve had a chance to see, here are my picks for the 2009 Oscars.
Actor in a Leading Role: Mickey Rourke, “The Wrestler”. Frank Langella may get it for “Frost/Nixon,” but I’m rooting for the Rourke.
Actor in a Supporting Role: Heath Ledger, “The Dark Knight.” This was tough because I would like to see Robert Downey, Jr. get it for “Tropic Thunder” as well.
Actress in a Leading Role: Anne Hathaway, “Rachel Getting Married.” This would be a great upset because Meryl Streep is nominated every-other year, isn’t she?
Actress in a Supporting Role: Penélope Cruz, “Vicky Cristina Barcelona.” Just a hunch. Maybe I’m wrong.
Animated Feature Film: “Wall*E.” “Kung Fu Panda” may have a shot and call an upset, but everyone loves Pixar. Does “Bolt” seriously have a chance?
Art Direction: “The Duchess.” It’s a period piece. Do you think any others have a chance?
Cinematography: “Slumdog Millionaire.” Filming in India vs. filming on studio backlots.
Costume Design: “The Duchess.” Again, period pieces nail this category.
Directing: “Frost/Nixon.” I’d like to see it earn an award, but “Slumdog” may have this one.
Documentary Feature: “Man on a Wire.” It’s the only one I heard about this year.
Documentary Short: Dunno.
Film Editing: “The Dark Knight.” Unfortunately aside from Heath Ledger, “TDK” is a blockbuster and they usually nail this category.
Foreign Language Film: “Waltz With Bashir.” Liked the trailer, but the movie never made it to my town. Also, it’s the only FL I’ve heard of this year.
Makeup: “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button.” Aging Brad Pitt will win an Oscar? Why not?
Music (Score): “Slumdog Millionaire.” Just a hunch.
Music (Song): “Down to Earth,” Wall-E. If Phil Collins can get an Oscar, why not Peter Gabriel?
Best Picture: “Slumdog Millionaire.” But I would really like “Frost/Nixon” to win.
Short Film (Animated): “Presto.” I saw that one.
Short Film (Live Action): Dunno.
Sound Editing: “Wall*E.” The blockbuster category.
Sound Mixing: “The Dark Knight.” Blockbuster category.
Visual Effects: “Iron Man.” Blockbuster category.
Writing (Adapted Screenplay): “Frost/Nixon.” I would like this to win something.
Writing (Original Screenplay): “Wall*E.” A safe choice for this one.
Enjoy the show. Hugh Jackman is hosting this year.
That’s quite bold of you to pick Anne Hathaway for Best Lead Actress. Let’s see if she can pull off the upset.
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I was at least hoping it would happen…
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