My 2012 Oscar Predictions

As per tradition (that started last year – lol), I am again naming my picks for this year’s Academy Awards, also known as the Oscars. A lot of good movies last year and a lot of fantastic performances, but only one per category stood out!

Here is my prediction for this coming Sunday event!

BEST PICTURE

Okay, I have to give it to The Artist –  I’m basing my prediction not because I love the film but because of all the precursors.

SPOILER: The Tree Of Life

BEST DIRECTOR

I have to give it to Martin Scorsese for the genius that is Hugo. I would’ve wanted Hugo to take home the Best Picture, but it’s not in contention or at least in the Top3, I think, out of all the nominees.

SPOILER: Michel Hazanavicius for The Artist

BEST ACTOR

Now, here’s the tricky part. We have two front-runners. First, George Clooney was touted to get the nod for his role in the Descendants early in the game, but feisty actor Jean Dujardin suddenly gained momentum when he bagged the top prize at the Screen Actors Guild and the BAFTA. With that being said, though, I’d still think George will get this one.

SPOILER: Jean Dujardin for The Artist

BEST ACTRESS

Meryl Streep and Viola Davis are head to head on this one, with Streep winning the Globes and the BAFTA and Davis winning the SAG. As much as I love Viola, I still think Meryl’s 3rd Oscar is long overdue for this yet another exemplary performance as the iron lady, Margaret Thatcher.

SPOILER: Viola Davis for The Help

LOCKED: Octavia Spencer for The Help and Christopher Plummer for The Beginners – nominated for Best Actress and Actor in a Supporting Role.

SPOILER: None.

TECHNICAL CATEGORIES:

Best Original Screenplay – The Artist

Best Adapted Screenplay – Hugo

Best Animated Feature – Kung Fu Panda 2

Best Foreign Language Film – A Separation

Best Documentary Feature – Undefeated

Best Documentary Short Subject – Incident in New Baghdad

Best Live Action Short Film – Raju

Best Animated Short Film – Wild Life

Best Original Score – Hugo

Best Original Song – Real In Rio

Best Sound Editing – Hugo

Best Sound Mixing – Hugo

Best Art Direction – The Artist

Best Cinematography – The Tree Of Life

Best Make Up – Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows 2

Best Costume Design – The Artist

Best Visual Effects - Hugo