The nominations are in for the 82nd Academy Awards Nominations. For those who can’t wait until the ceremonies on March 7th, here are my predictions for the major 2010 Oscars.
The Sure Thing
ACTOR IN A LEADING ROLE – Jeff Bridges will prevail. Colin Firth was likely the best actor in ‘A Single Man’ and George Clooney’s role in ‘Up in the Air’ is a personal best. Bridges is not only outstanding in ‘Crazy Heart’ but Lloyd Bridge’s boy paid his Hollywood dues for decades and will be rewarded.
ACTRESS IN A SUPPORTING ROLE – The Mo’Nique juggernaut continues to roll as the co-star of ‘Precious’ will pick-up her Oscar. Both Ann Kendrick and Vera Farmiga are phenomenal in ‘Up In the Air’ as no doubt are Penelope Cruz and Maggie Gyllenhaal in theirs. It is tough to beat a drug-addicted abusive mother on any Oscar night.
Most Likely
BEST PICTURE – ‘Avatar’ will soar in this category. A dazzling display of color , technology and box office power, this is the type of picture the Academy wants to promote. Its competition will receive other statues, but James Cameron will be ‘King of the World’ or at least Pandora.
ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLE – Christoph Waltz as Col. Hans Landa is so deliciously evil in ‘Inglourious Basterds’ that he stole every scene and heist the Oscar as well. His closest competitor is Christopher Plummer in ‘The Last Station.’
Longer Shots
ACTRESS IN A LEADING ROLE – Meryl Streep and Helen Mirren are wonderful nominees, but my money is on Sandra Bullock in ‘The Blind Side.’ Not only did she exceed expectations in this role, but like Jeff Bridges, the perky costar of ‘Speed’ has paid her holiday dues.
BEST DIRECTOR – At the Screen Actors Guild Awards John Cameron was surprised with the best director award. He was convinced his former wife, Kathryn Bigelow, would win with ‘The Hurt Locker.’ The movie’s intensity is incredible. Jason Reitman of ‘Up in the Air’ will push Bigelow, but who can argue with the King of Pandora? The prize goes to his ex.
Those are my predictions. Let’s hear from you.
