So the Oscars are over...
Worst moments: Ignoring Farrah Fawcett during the 'In Memory' part of the show (while including Michael Jackson???) and disgruntled Elinor Burkett who rushed the stage during her ex-collaborator's acceptance speech for Best Documentary Short.
I picked 5 out of the 9 below - so not bad
How did I do?
Best Picture: I wanted Inglorious Bastards, but picked Hurt Locker or Avitar.
Winner: Hurt Locker
Best Actress: I wanted Meryl Streep, but picked Sandra Bullock or Helen Mirren.
Winner: Sandra Bullock
Best Actor: I wanted George Clooney, picked Jeremy Renner or Morgan Freeman.
Winner: Jeff Bridges
Best Director: I wanted Quentin Tarentino, picked James Cameron.
Winner: Kathryn Bigelow
Best Supporting Actress: I wanted Anna Kendrick, picked Penelope Cruz
Winner: Mo'Nique
Best Supporting Actor: I wanted Christoph Waltz, didn't care enough to pick.
Winner: Christoph Waltz
Best Animated Feature Film: I wanted Coraline, picked Up
Winner: Up
Best Writing - Adapted Screenplay: I wanted Up in the Air, picked Precious
Winner: Precious
Best Writing - Original Screenplay: I wanted Inglorious Bastards, but picked Hurt Locker.
Winner: The Hurt Locker
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Saturday, March 6, 2010
And the Winner is...
Here are my Oscar picks...well, really what I want to win and what will most likely win. Monday, I'll post results and if I even came close!
Best Picture
First of all, it's now 10 nominees instead of 5 which is ridiculous. And I just read the way the votes are now tallied, which most people won't ever know...simply put, getting the most votes doesn't win anymore.
What I want to win: Inglourious Bastards.
Up in the Air was my personal second favorite, but I wouldn't be mad if An Education won either. Of course neither will.
What will win: Between Avitar and The Hurt Locker - both of which were gimmicky in my opinion. One that appealed to the sci-fi / fantasy crowd and the other, well - you know - it's war and all that shit so it has the flag on its side.
Best Actress
My pick: Meryl Streep for Julie & Julia; but I wouldn't be upset if Carey Mulligan pulled if off for An Education. Streep was awesome though, hopefully the fact that she makes it seem so easy doesn't work against her.
Who we'll probably see win: Again, so much buzz for Sandra Bullock, but I hope it isn't the case - I don't mind her in a serious role, but the award would have been more deserved for her performance in Crash several years ago. I hate it when they give it to someone based on past performances or because they just haven't won before. The other likely candidate is Helen Mirren because well, she's always nomiated for anything she does - which gets annoying after a while.
Best Actor
My pick: George Clooney. Best role of his to date this time around in Up in the Air. The story was great, but his performance brought it home. I wouldn't mind terribly if Jeff Bridges won for Crazy Heart or Colin Firth, who has no chance since probably only myself and about 10 other people went to see A Single Man...it was my favorite performance of his so far too.
Who will win: I wouldn't be surprised if either Jeremy Renner or Morgan Freeman's names are called.
Best Supporting Actress:
In my opinion, toughest category this year. I won't be sad to see any of them win - all super performances. Most surprisingly good performance goes to Anna Kendrick for Up in the Air - to go from playing a high schooler crushing on the basketball player and a vampire (Twilight) to playing opposite (and holding her own) George Clooney. Like I said, I like every nominee here, but she gets my vote.
Who will probably win: Penelope Cruz for Nine.
Best Supporting Actor
Most boring category this year. There should have been other choices from Inglourious Bastards.
My pick: Christoph Waltz, Inglourious Bastards
Who will win: Who cares
Animated Feature Film
My pick: Coraline
What will win: Up
Best Director
My pick: Quentin Tarentino (Inglourious Bastards)
Who will win: James Cameron for Avatar
Best Writing (Adapted Screenplay)
My pick: Up in the Air
What will win: Precious
Best Writing (Original Screenplay)
My pick: Inglourious Bastards
The one that could get in its way: The Hurt Locker
Best Picture
First of all, it's now 10 nominees instead of 5 which is ridiculous. And I just read the way the votes are now tallied, which most people won't ever know...simply put, getting the most votes doesn't win anymore.
What I want to win: Inglourious Bastards.
Up in the Air was my personal second favorite, but I wouldn't be mad if An Education won either. Of course neither will.
What will win: Between Avitar and The Hurt Locker - both of which were gimmicky in my opinion. One that appealed to the sci-fi / fantasy crowd and the other, well - you know - it's war and all that shit so it has the flag on its side.
Best Actress
My pick: Meryl Streep for Julie & Julia; but I wouldn't be upset if Carey Mulligan pulled if off for An Education. Streep was awesome though, hopefully the fact that she makes it seem so easy doesn't work against her.
Who we'll probably see win: Again, so much buzz for Sandra Bullock, but I hope it isn't the case - I don't mind her in a serious role, but the award would have been more deserved for her performance in Crash several years ago. I hate it when they give it to someone based on past performances or because they just haven't won before. The other likely candidate is Helen Mirren because well, she's always nomiated for anything she does - which gets annoying after a while.
Best Actor
My pick: George Clooney. Best role of his to date this time around in Up in the Air. The story was great, but his performance brought it home. I wouldn't mind terribly if Jeff Bridges won for Crazy Heart or Colin Firth, who has no chance since probably only myself and about 10 other people went to see A Single Man...it was my favorite performance of his so far too.
Who will win: I wouldn't be surprised if either Jeremy Renner or Morgan Freeman's names are called.
Best Supporting Actress:
In my opinion, toughest category this year. I won't be sad to see any of them win - all super performances. Most surprisingly good performance goes to Anna Kendrick for Up in the Air - to go from playing a high schooler crushing on the basketball player and a vampire (Twilight) to playing opposite (and holding her own) George Clooney. Like I said, I like every nominee here, but she gets my vote.
Who will probably win: Penelope Cruz for Nine.
Best Supporting Actor
Most boring category this year. There should have been other choices from Inglourious Bastards.
My pick: Christoph Waltz, Inglourious Bastards
Who will win: Who cares
Animated Feature Film
My pick: Coraline
What will win: Up
Best Director
My pick: Quentin Tarentino (Inglourious Bastards)
Who will win: James Cameron for Avatar
Best Writing (Adapted Screenplay)
My pick: Up in the Air
What will win: Precious
Best Writing (Original Screenplay)
My pick: Inglourious Bastards
The one that could get in its way: The Hurt Locker
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