Academy Award predictions

Hey everyone, it’s Ryan. So, the Oscars are approaching (March 7 on ABC), and I’ve opted to make predictions for all the major categories. So without further ado, here’s my picks. (PS: I intentionally misspelled “The Blind Side”.)

Best Picture:
Will Win: The Hurt Locker
Should Win: Inglourious Basterds
Could Win: Inglourious Basterds

Best Director:
Will Win: Kathryn Bigelow, “The Hurt Locker”
Should Win: Quentin Tarantino, “Inglourious Basterds”
Could Win: James Cameron, “Avatar”

Best Actor:
Will Win: Jeff Bridges, “Crazy Heart”
Should Win: Colin Firth, “A Single Man”
Could Win: Colin Firth, “A Single Man”

Best Actress:
Will Win: Meryl Streep, “Julie and Julia”
Should Win: Gabourey Sidibe, “Precious”
Could Win: Sandra Bullock, “The Bland Side”

Best Supporting Actor:
Will Win: Christoph Waltz, “Inglourious Basterds”
Should Win: Christoph Waltz, “Inglourious Basterds”
Could Win: Woody Harrelson, “The Messenger”

Best Supporting Actress:
Will Win: Mo’Nique, “Precious”
Should Win: Mo’Nique, “Precious”
Could Win: Sorry, Mo’Nique is an absolute lock to win here.

Best Animated Film:
Will Win: Up
Should Win: Fantastic Mr. Fox
Could Win: Fantastic Mr. Fox

Before I go, allow me to lament: How was “Where the Wild Things Are” not nominated for anything?!?

-Ryan