Sunday, February 22, 2009

Late again, but not too late

Life happens but at least I am not too late to post predictions. No extra introduction necessary- here they are:

Picture: Slumdog Millionaire

Actor: Mickey Rourke for “The Wrestler”

Actress: Kate Winslet for “The Reader”

Supporting Actor: Heath Ledger for “The Dark Knight”

Supporting Actress: I like Tarija P. Henson for “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button” but it will end up going to Penelope Cruz, another worthy recipient, for “Vicky Cristina Barcelona”

Original Screenplay: I want WALL-E but my prediction is Milk

Adapted Screenplay: Slumdog Millionaire

Director: Danny Boyle for Slumdog Millionaire

Best Animated Feature: WALL-E (Surprised?)

Costume Design: The Duchess

Foreign Language Film: Walt with Bashir

Visual Effects: The Curious Case of Benjamin Button

Art Direction: The Curious Case of Benjamin Button

Makeup: Hellboy II: The Golden Army

Sound Mixing: WALL-E

Sound Editting: WALL-E

Best Original Song: “Down to Earth” by Peter Gabriel and Thomas Newman for WALL-E. Two reasons, one it is a great song and has been a front runner for a long time and 2. Slumdog holds the other two songs causing a vote split very much like what John Williams suffered from in 2005 with “Munich” and “Memoirs of a Geisha”.

Original Score- Thomas Newman for WALL-E is my hearts choice and it stands a good chance. This will be my prediction because I can’t tear myself from it but don’t be surprised if Slumdog pulls this category too.

Cinematography- I love Roger Deakins and he did a good job with “The Reader” but I just have this feeling it’s going to “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button”

Editing- The Dark Knight

Best Documentary Feature: Man on Wire

Best Documentary Short: The Witness

Best Live Action Short: Spielzeugland

Best Animated Short: Presto


Now go win that Oscar pool!


Sincerely,

The Scarlet Rebel


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