It's that time of year again. Tonight is the 84th annual Academy Awards. I will be giving my picks for certain categories, as well as what I think will actually win in said categories. Note: some key movies I haven't seen so far include The Tree of Life, Beginners, Iron Lady, A Separation and The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo. I tried to see as many as I could, but my son Harry was born this year. I'll take him over movies anytime.Best Picture:
My pick: The Descendants
Prediction: The Artist
Best Director:
My pick and Prediction: Michel Hazanavicius (The Artist)
Best Actor:
My pick: George Clooney
Prediction: Jean Dujardin
Best Actress:
My pick and Prediction: Viola Davis
Best Supporting Actor:
My pick: Max von Sydow
Prediction: Christopher Plummer
Best Supporting Actress:
My pick and Prediction: Octavia Spencer
Animated Film:
My pick and Prediction: Rango
Best Adapted Screenplay:
My pick and Prediction: The Descendants
Best Original Screenplay:
My pick and Prediction: Midnight in Paris
There are just the major categories. I don't feel I've seen enough of the other categories to make an informed decision. Now, here's my ranking for the Best Picture nominees. Only the 8th spot wouldn't get a passing grade from me. I still have a few more movies to watch before I officially name my Top Ten of 2011.
Best Picture (My Rank):
- The Descendants
- Hugo
- The Artist
- Moneyball
- The Help
- Midnight in Paris
- War Horse
- Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close
