This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at CMU chapter.
The Oscars are upon us (February 24, ABC), and you know what that means: it’s time for me to make some predictions. Since September, movie junkies have been obsessing over who would be nominated, and who would ultimately win the coveted golden naked man statue. This year, the races are as tight as ever, and with a lot of first-time nominees (like 8-year-old Quvenzhané Wallis), and notable snubs (especially in the director category), this year’s show is sure to be interesting. Here are my predictions for the biggest categories:
Best Supporting Actress:
Anne Hathaway (Fantine, Les Misérables) has been the front-runner for months, winning every major award, and she deserves it. Sure, she had a one-song performance, but it was an amazing song. As far as the other nominees, does Sally Field (Mary Todd Lincoln, Lincoln) really need a third Oscar? Plus, some of the nominees gave more lead performances than supporting. And who doesn’t want to see the Princess of Genovia get an Oscar?
Best Supporting Actor:
This category is still pretty wide open with no real front-runner. Tommy Lee Jones (Thaddeus Stevens, Lincoln) deserves it for his amazing performance. He may have an Oscar already, but a lot of the nominees in this category do. Robert De Niro (Pat Sr., Silver Linings Playbook) is a close second in the battle of grumpy old man supporting actors, but Tommy Lee Jones should win.
This category is still pretty wide open with no real front-runner. Tommy Lee Jones (Thaddeus Stevens, Lincoln) deserves it for his amazing performance. He may have an Oscar already, but a lot of the nominees in this category do. Robert De Niro (Pat Sr., Silver Linings Playbook) is a close second in the battle of grumpy old man supporting actors, but Tommy Lee Jones should win.
Best Actress:
The favorite is Jennifer Lawrence (Tiffany, Silver Linings Playbook) because she won the Golden Globe and the SAG. Quvenzhané Wallis is the youngest nominee ever, and she’s great, but she doesn’t have much of a chance. My vote goes to Jessica Chastain (Maya, Zero Dark Thirty). She’s kind of a dark horse to win, but she kicks some serious ass.
The favorite is Jennifer Lawrence (Tiffany, Silver Linings Playbook) because she won the Golden Globe and the SAG. Quvenzhané Wallis is the youngest nominee ever, and she’s great, but she doesn’t have much of a chance. My vote goes to Jessica Chastain (Maya, Zero Dark Thirty). She’s kind of a dark horse to win, but she kicks some serious ass.
Best Actor:
Three words: Daniel. Day. Lewis. That is all you need to know. The favorite to win by a long shot, Daniel Day Lewis (Abraham Lincoln, Lincoln) deserves it. His performance as the emancipator of slaves lived up to every expectation. As much as we all love the former “Sexiest Men Alive,” Denzel Washington (Whip Whitacre, Flight), Bradley Cooper (Pat, Silver Linings Playbook), and Hugh Jackman (Jean Valjean, Les Misérables) none of them can compete with Day Lewis’ performance.
Best Director:
When Ben Afflek (Argo) and Kathryn Bigelow (Zero Dark Thirty) were snubbed, this category official became not real anymore. That being said, Ang Lee (Life of Pi) and Steven Spielberg (Lincoln) have won before, but Spielberg deserves it once again. He cast Daniel Day Lewis, Sally Field, and Tommy Lee Jones. He directed a movie that has twelve Oscar nominations. Amour had a surprisingly good reception for a foreign film, but Lincoln was better.
When Ben Afflek (Argo) and Kathryn Bigelow (Zero Dark Thirty) were snubbed, this category official became not real anymore. That being said, Ang Lee (Life of Pi) and Steven Spielberg (Lincoln) have won before, but Spielberg deserves it once again. He cast Daniel Day Lewis, Sally Field, and Tommy Lee Jones. He directed a movie that has twelve Oscar nominations. Amour had a surprisingly good reception for a foreign film, but Lincoln was better.
Best Picture:
Argo won the SAG and the Golden Globe, and it’s the favorite to win. Not to mention, Ben Affleck deserves some credit since he got snubbed for Best Director. It was the best mainstream movie, not boring like Lincoln, not a comedy like Silver Linings Playbook. Either way, Argo will most likely and deservedly win.
Argo won the SAG and the Golden Globe, and it’s the favorite to win. Not to mention, Ben Affleck deserves some credit since he got snubbed for Best Director. It was the best mainstream movie, not boring like Lincoln, not a comedy like Silver Linings Playbook. Either way, Argo will most likely and deservedly win.
Best Animated Film:
My pick goes to Frankenweenie, simply because let’s face it, The Academy wants to give the award to Tim Burton. The category has a lot of competition, unlike previous years. Brave won the Golden Globe, and Wreck-it-Ralph won the Producer’s Guild Award. Brave was great and might deserve to win, but Tim Burton definitely has an edge.