It's that time of the year where the little Golden Man gets delt to actors, actresses, directors, and others and all of us fans of these projects talk about winners, snubs and shocking moments. In this article you'll find out a majority of the Oscar categories and their nominations and who I predict will walk away from that majestic trophy, Let's begin.
*Note: I have not seen all of these movies but have heard enough about them to understand why they got their nomination.
Best Picture:
American Fiction
Anatomy of a Fall
Barbie
The Holdovers
Killers of the Flower Moon
Maestro
Oppenheimer
Past Lives
Poor Things
The Zone of
While I haven't seen all of these movies on this list, I have heard nothing but great things about them. In my personal opinion, Oppenheimer will win the Oscar for Best Picture.
Best Actor:
Bradley Cooper, Maestro
Colman Domingo, Rustin
Paul Giamatti, The Holdovers
Cillian Murphy, Oppenheimer
Jeffery Wright, American Fiction
What a great list of actors we have here. I do think it comes down to Murphy and Giamatti and ultimately Cillian Murphy will walk away as the Best Actor.
Best Actress:
Annette Bening, Nyad
Lily Gladstone, Killers of the Flower Moon
Sandra Huller, Anatomy of a Fall
Carey Mulligan, Maestro
Emma Stone, Poor Things
This is a tough one simply because I can see them all winning, and I would be fine with that. However, I do think Lily Gladstone will win Best Actress.
Best Supporting Actress:
Emily Blunt, Oppenheimer
Danielle Brooks, The Color Purple
America Ferrera, Barbie
Jodie Foster, Nyad
Da'Vine Joy Randolph, The Holdovers
This is another list where I would be content with all of them winning, but I believe America Ferrera will win Best Supporting Actress.
Best Supporting Actor.
Sterling K. Brown, American Fiction
Robert De Niro, Killers of the Flower Moon
Robert Downey Jr., Oppenheimer
Ryan Gosling, Barbie
Mark Ruffalo, Poor Things
We have some big hitters in this category! I have a strong feeling that this category will have people really talking. Ultimately, Robert Downey Jr. is my pick for Best Supporting Actor.
Best Director:
Justine Triet, Anatomy of a Fall
Martin Scorsese, Killers of the Flower Moon
Christopher Nolan, Oppenheimer
Yorgos Lanthimos, Poor Things
Jonathan Glazer, The Zone of Interest
A great group of films in this one and some great directors as well. I can see it coming down to Scorsese and Nolan but Christopher Nolan walking away as Best Director.
Animated Feature:
The Boy and the Heron
Elemental
Nimona
Robot Dreams
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse
I think all of these films are great, but it really comes down to two for me; The Boy and the Heron and Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse. Animation is top notch so it makes this a tough decision, but I do believe Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse will win Animated Feature.
Cinematography:
Edward Lachman, El Conde
Rodrigo Prieto, Killers of the Flower Moon
Matthew Libatique, Maestro
Hoyte van Hoytema, Oppenheimer
Robbie Ryan, Poor Things
It's no secret that cinematography is key with all films, so who do I think will win the Oscar for Cinematography? While I haven't see all of these movies, Rodrigo Prieto will walk away as the winner.
Original Score:
Laura Karpman, American Fiction
John Williams, Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny
Robbie Robertson, Killers of the Flower Moon
Ludwig Goransson, Oppenheimer
Jerskin Fendrix, Poor Things
The music that makes these films pop and where I can cruise around and listen to the soundtrack is what its worth. To me, this is an easy decision for Original Score because the man can make a bad movie be enjoyable just with his fantastic score and that is Ludwig Goransson.
Production Design:
Barbie
Killers of the Flower Moon
Napoleon
Oppenheimer
Poor Things
When you see the props in the background of films and say "wow, that looks great and fits the movie!" then that should be the winner of Production Design and to me, Barbie is that film.
Visual Effects:
The Creator
Godzilla Minus One
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3
Mission Impossible- Dead Reckoning Part One
Napoleon
This is another category where I will be happy with whoever wins. For me, it comes down to Godzilla Minus One and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3. Those films looked incredible on the big screen, but I think Godzilla Minus One will win the Oscar for Visual Effects.
Original Song:
"The Fire Inside", Flamin' Hot
"I'm Just Ken", Barbie
"It Never Went Away", American Symphony
"Wahzhazhw (A Song for My People), Killers of the Flower Moon
"What Was I Made For?", Barbie
Don't lie, you have probable sang a majority of these in the car, in the shower or just out loud to yourself and rightfully so because these are great songs! However, the one that I think will win Original Song is one that so many people sang and that is "I'm Just Ken" from Barbie.
There we have it! Now, as I stated at the beginning, these are not all of the categories so if you want to find the full list then look them up online! This year's Oscars will be a great showcase for so many amazing and talented people in this industry. I do think we had quite a few snubs this year and once the actual award ceremony happens I will do a recap of everything. Who do you think will win and who was snubbed?!