If you need to catch up on the nominees list, check them out here first.
Actor in a Leading Role:
SHOULD WIN: Jeff Bridges, "Crazy Heart"
WILL WIN: Jeff Bridges, "Crazy Heart"
Though I haven't seen it, he looks to be giving an amazing performance solely from the trailers. Plus, based on the amount of awards he's already won, safe to say it's a good bet.
Actor in a Supporting Role:
SHOULD WIN: Christoph Waltz, "Inglourious Basterds"
WILL WIN: Christoph Waltz, "Inglourious Basterds"
Waltz completely stole every scene he appeared in, so it's no surprise that he's won so much already and it won't be a surprise this time. What would be surprising is if anyone else won! Plus his speeches are so deep and really make you pay attention so I can't wait to hear what he has to say this time.
Actress in a Leading Role:
SHOULD WIN: Sandra Bullock, "The Blind Side"
WILL WIN: Sandra Bullock, "The Blind Side"
It will be close with Meryl Streep in the running, but I think Sandra will pull on ahead of her.
Actress in a Supporting Role:
SHOULD WIN: Anna Kendrick, "Up in the Air"
WILL WIN: Mo'Nique, "Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire"
While Kendrick's performance blew me away completely and is deserving of this award, I think Mo'Nique will take it. I have yet to see the film but I hear great things about her performance, especially winning all the awards she has so far.
Animated Feature Film
SHOULD WIN: "Up," Pete Doctor
WILL WIN: "Up," Pete Doctor
Up is definitely one of the best animated films of all time.
Art Direction
SHOULD WIN: "Sherlock Holmes" Art Direction: Sarah Greenwood; Set Decoration: Katie Spencer
WILL WIN: "Avatar" Art Direction: Rick Carter and Robert Stromberg; Set Decoration: Kim Sinclair
Although I was not a fan of Sherlock Holmes, its sets were impressive and extremely detailed and accurate, and just the art direction in general blew me away. However, Avatar is everyone's new favorite epic, so it will probably take this one. Don't get me wrong, the graphics are amazing, but I just am not feeling like Avatar should take it.
Cinematography
SHOULD WIN: "Inglourious Basterds," Robert Richardson
WILL WIN: "Avatar," Mauro Fiore
The cinematography of Tarantino's latest is ingenious and wonderfully stylistic, but yet again I think Avatar will probably take this one.
Costume Design
SHOULD WIN: "The Young Victoria," Sandy Powell
WILL WIN: "The Young Victoria," Sandy Powell
Having seen photos of the costuming from these films, the one that impresses me the most is The Young Victoria.
Directing
SHOULD WIN: "The Hurt Locker," Kathryn Bigelow
WILL WIN: "Avatar," James Cameron
The Hurt Locker is such an amazing film, and while I want it to win, Avatar was definitely a huge undertaking that was years in the making. I have to admit, Cameron deserves it and will get it.
Documentary (Feature)
SHOULD WIN: "Food, Inc.," Robert Kenner and Elise Pearlstein
WILL WIN: "The Cove," Louie Psihoyos and Fisher Stevens
I haven't seen these films except for Food, Inc. so that makes it tough to pick a winner, but Food, Inc. really made me think about what it is I'm eating and where it comes from. However, I've heard so many great things about The Cove that I think it will win.
Film Editing
SHOULD WIN: "District 9," Julian Clarke
WILL WIN: "Avatar," Stephen Rivkin, John Refoua, and James Cameron
District 9's documentary-style editing is mind-blowing and brilliant, which made the film seem so realistic despite the content matter and plot. However, Avatar will probably take this one too.
Music (Original Score)
SHOULD WIN: "Up," Michael Giacchino
WILL WIN: "Up," Michael Giacchino
The score for up was a part of the story in itself, and only enhances the already amazing film.
Music (Original Song)
SHOULD WIN: "The Weary Kind (Theme From Crazy Heart" from "Crazy Heart," Music and Lyric by Ryan Bingham and T Bone Burnett
WILL WIN: "The Weary Kind (Theme From Crazy Heart" from "Crazy Heart," Music and Lyric by Ryan Bingham and T Bone Burnett
Visual Effects
SHOULD WIN: "Avatar," Joe Letteri, Stephen Rosenbaum, Richard Baneham, and Andrew R. Jones
WILL WIN: "Avatar," Joe Letteri, Stephen Rosenbaum, Richard Baneham, and Andrew R. Jones
I may not be the biggest fan of Avatar in the world, but I definitely agree that the visual effects were innovative and down right stunning.
Writing (Adapted Screenplay)
SHOULD WIN: "Up in the Air," Screenplay by Jason Reitman and Sheldon Turner
WILL WIN: "Up in the Air," Screenplay by Jason Reitman and Sheldon Turner
I've never read the book, but the script of Up in the Air is phenomenal.
Writing (Original Screenplay)
SHOULD WIN: "Up," Screenplay by Bob Peterson, Pete Doctor; Story by Pete Doctor, Bob Peterson, and Tom McCarthy
WILL WIN: "Inglourious Basterds," Written by Quentin Tarantino
I'll state it right now: I could be wrong, but my gut is telling me Inglourious Basterds may steal this one. It is a tough choice between this, The Hurt Locker, and Avatar as the one taking the prize.
Best Picture
SHOULD WIN: "The Hurt Locker," Kathryn Bigelow, Mark Boal, Nicolas Chartier, Greg Shapiro
WILL WIN: "The Hurt Locker," Kathryn Bigelow, Mark Boal, Nicolas Chartier, Greg Shapiro
Although it will be close, I believe The Hurt Locker will take this one, and rightly so.
What are your thoughts? Who do you think will take the night's awards?
The Academy Awards air tomorrow night at 8pm eastern/ 5pm pacific on ABC.
Kelly, you're such a nerd :P :)
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