My Oscars Predictions
After careful consideration, extensive time spent at movie theaters and on streaming services, and research into the most minute details of each and every film nominated this year at the 97th Academy Awards, here are my predictions for who will take home an Oscar tonight!
Edit: 21/23 of my predictions were correct!
While I feel this year’s lineup is no comparison to the 2024 Oscars, some incredible films were released in the past year. I am excited for some of them to receive such a historic achievement (except Emilia Pérez).
Note: My predictions do not correlate to who I believe should win; in fact, most of the performances I deem Oscar-worthy were either entirely snubbed or do not stand a strong chance tonight.
my predictions:
Acting
Actor in a Leading Role: Adrien Brody, The Brutalist
Actress in a Leading Role: Demi Moore, The Substance
Actor in a Supporting Role: Kieran Culkin, A Real Pain
Actress in a Supporting Role: Zoe Saldaña, Emilia Pérez
Behind the Scenes
Director: Sean Baker, Anora
Cinematography: Lol Crawley, The Brutalist
Costume Design: Paul Tazewell, Wicked
Makeup and Hairstyling: Pierre-Olivier Persin, The Substance
Film Editing: Sean Baker, Anora
Production Design: Nathan Crowley, Wicked
Sound: Richard King, Dune: Part Two
Visual Effects: Paul Lambert, Dune: Part Two
Writing: Adapted Screenplay: Peter Straughan, Conclave
Writing: Original Screenplay: Sean Baker, Anora
Music
Original Score: Daniel Blumberg, The Brutalist
Original Song: El Mal, Emilia Pérez
Animation + Documentary
Animated Feature Film: Flow
Animated Short Film: In the Shadow of the Cypress
Documentary Feature: No Other Land
Documentary Short Film: The Only Girl in the Orchestra
Live Action Short Film: A Lien
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International Feature Film: I’m Still Here
BEST PICTURE: Anora