These are my Oscar predictions for this year. Despite knowing that “The Academy” is extremely political in its choices, I’m hoping that this year will be a bit different. There are, of course, going to be winners that the majority of people disagree with, and this makes the Oscars less and less credible. However, it is the most prolific awards ceremony we have that allows us to celebrate each year’s triumph in film. Luckily for us, this year has plenty to celebrate over.
Best Picture – The Social Network (It was the most well-rounded, clean-cut, and perfectly executed picture by far)
Actual Winner: The King’s Speech
Actor in a Leading Role – Colin Firth (Brilliant, believable performance by a well-trained actor)
Actor in a Supporting Role – Christian Bale (His raw talent never ceases to amaze me. One of the finest actors ever)
Actress in a Leading Role – Natalie Portman (She delivers a jaw-dropping, emotional roller coaster of a performance not to be missed)
Actress in a Supporting Role – Hailee Steinfeld (This one was tough, but her sheer confidence as an actress won me over in a film that left me unfulfilled)
Actual Winner: Melissa Leo
Animated Feature Film – Toy Story 3 (No contest… sorry)
Art Direction – Inception (In my opinion the most entertaining and thrilling film I have ever seen, and the art direction was an integral piece to its success)
Actual Winner: Alice In Wonderland
Cinematography – Black Swan (Edgy, horrifying, and equally beautiful)
Actual Winner: Inception
Costume Design – The King’s Speech (Beautiful period piece wardrobes as real as the story itself)
Actual Winner: Alice In Wonderland
Directing – The Social Network (Flawless directing from start to finish)
Actual Winner: The King’s Speech
Film Editing – The Social Network (Again, flawless)
Music (Original Score) – The Social Network (The icing on the cake of this year’s top film)
Sound Editing – Inception (Reminiscent of the Dark Knight… need I say more?)
Sound Mixing – Inception (With all the action involved in the film, the mixing tied it all together)
Visual Effects – Inception (Absolutely stunning visuals. Left me questioning my own reality, therefore, must be a winner)
Writing (Adapted Screenplay) – The Social Network (Engaging script that provides multiple points of view on this incredible story)
Writing (Original Screenplay) – Inception (Genius… that’s all I can say)
Actual Winner: The King’s Speech
….So I didn’t do too well last night. I underestimated The King’s Speech and was shocked that Black Swan didn’t earn more recognition. Melissa Leo’s nod for Best Supporting Actress was well deserved… except for her blue-balling of Kirk Douglas which I found to be in bad taste. Overall, it was a pretty good time.
Gordon
Matt
