My Oscar Picks for 2009

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.