Holy shit! This Oscar race has never been so unpredictable before. I’m so anxious for Oscar night. Just one week away. I just… I can’t even…
Anywho, like I said, this race has become extremely unpredictable thanks to last minute buzz for some films (Argo, Amour, Silver Linings Playbook) and the sudden burn-outs of others (Lincoln and Zero Dark Thirty has lost so much steam!). But thank God for that. This just means I’ll be at the edge of my seat for the entire 4 hours, fangirling over some wins and throwing some chicken wings at the TV when I think Oscar screwed up.
My predictions have remained pretty much the same, but with a few minor adjustments:
Best Supporting Actress: Anne Hathaway
Could there be anyone else? Seriously… No one even has a chance in this category. Sorry Sally Field, but I don’t think the Oscars really like you this year. Amy Adams could’ve possibly won her first Oscar out of four nominations, but unfortunately, The Master lost steam long before nominations even came out.
Best Supporting Actor: Robert De Niro
This category is so unpredictable at this moment, just simply because of all the random winners. Christoph Waltz (whom I still argue is more of a lead, while Leo and Samuel L. Jackson should’ve lobbied for Supporting) has won both the BAFTA and the Golden Globe, giving him a good chance at winning. So why did I choose Robert De Niro exactly? Most likely because 1. Silver Linings Playbook is gaining momentum,and 2. De Niro hasn’t been nominated in over 20 years, giving him an awesome comeback story… and you know Oscar loves that (except Mickey Rourke).
Best Original Screenplay: Quentin Tarantino for Django Unchained
Ever since Zero Dark Thirty has lost a lot of momentum due to the controversy surrounding the torture scenes, I would say Quentin has this in the bag.
Best Adapted Screenplay: Chris Terrio for Argo
I actually don’t believe Argo deserves to win over screenplays like David O. Russell’s Silver Linings Playbook or even Tony Kushner’s Lincoln, but I just can’t see the Academy giving Argo Best Picture (which is more than likely) and then not give the film any other major film award (especially after Ben Affleck’s snub). Unfortunately, I think Argo wins by default.
Best Actress: Jennifer Lawrence for Silver Linings Playbook
Another unpredictable race. At first, the race was on between J-Law and Jessica Chastain for her awesome performance as Maya in Zero Dark Thirty, but like I said, the film has lost a lot of steam. Now, the race is on between Jennifer and Emmanuelle Riva for Amour. If she did win, she would be walking up to accept her award on her 86th birthday, the oldest winner to ever win an Oscar for acting. Cool story, right? Let’s see what happens I guess. (GO J-LAW I LUHHHH YOU……… sorry, had to.)
Best Actor: Daniel Day-Lewis for Lincoln
Another obvious one. Daniel Day-Lewis will more than likely walk away with his third Oscar, making him the only actor in history to win 3 Best Actor Oscars. Great googly moogly!
Best Director: Steven Spielberg for Lincoln or Ang Lee for Life of Pi
This is quite possibly the most unpredictable one, simply because Ben Affleck has been winning left and right (and very deservedly so) for his amazing Argo. So really, I haven’t got a clue who’s going to walk away with this one. Everyone thinks Steven Spielberg will win for Lincoln, but then again, Ang Lee did the seemingly impossible by translating Life of Pi onto the big screen (and beautifully done as well).
Best Picture:Argo
Really, snubbing Ben for Best Director might have actually been the best thing for him. Now, awards left and right are being swept up by Affleck and team. Do I think he deserves all his praise? FUCK YES. Argo is still far and wide my favorite film of the year, and I think that the Academy has no choice but to hop on board the Ben Affleck love train and award him Best Picture. If they don’t, I will have some serious issues with the prestige of the Academy (I’m sorry, but The King’s Speech over The Social Network!?! REALLY!?! I will never recover from that).
Also…
ONE DAY LEO. KEEP DREAMING A DREAM OF TIME GONE BY!
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PREPARING THE KRABBY PATTY
- Michelle and Kelly allegedly did a song for Beyonce’s album
- Beyonce and Kelly allegedly did a song for Michelle’s album
- Beyonce and Michelle allegedly did a song for Kelly’s album
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Just a few thoughts and rants on the 2013 Oscar nominations:
- WHY. THE. FUCK. ISN’T. BEN. AFFLECK. NOMINATED. FOR. BEST. DIRECTOR!?!?!? Biggest snub of the year! Though Ben Affleck made some really dumb choices in the past (Gigli, Daredevil), I think over the years he finally made a name for himself. Hopefully the Academy will give him what he deserves one day. Kathryn Bigelow and Tom Hooper were also snubbed, which I also find ridiculous.
- Happy to know that Joaquin Phoenix is still landed a much-deserved nomination for Best Actor for The Master, despite his insulting comments towards the Academy.
- Quvenzhané Wallis becomes the youngest woman to be nominated for Best Actress (9 years old!), while Emmanuelle Riva becomes the oldest to be nominated (85). Though neither of them will probably win, I’m happy both were included.
- I think the Best Supporting Actor category this year is such a bore. All the nominees (Arkin, De Niro, Hoffman, Lee Jones, Waltz) are previous winners, and I feel there has been some talent this year that was seriously overlooked. For one, Tom Holland far and wide gave the best performance in The Impossible as a boy who’s trying to keep up his strength and faith for both him and his seriously injured mother (Naomi Watts). Another actor that gave his all was Eddie Redmayne as Marius in Les Misérables. Finally, I seriously think the Academy hates Leonardo DiCaprio. His performance as slimy, evil, yet charming Calvin J. Candie was a stand out performance in Django Unchained, but once again, Leo was sadly overlooked.
- Silver Linings Playbook received a lot of nominations, including a surprise nomination for Jacki Weaver for Best Supporting Actress and David O. Russell for Best Director. I think the love the Academy is giving this film gives Jennifer Lawrence a bigger chance for her Best Actress Oscar, who is in a fierce race against Jessica Chastain for her work in Zero Dark Thirty.
- Lincoln leads the nomination field with 12, including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Actor for Daniel Day-Lewis. While I thought the main performances were all great, I don’t think Lincoln deserves all the love it’s getting. Maybe I need to rewatch the film a few times to let it sink in, but I could not understand the overwhelming love this film is getting. Sorry ‘bout it.
My Predictions: Like Tom Hooper’s The King’s Speech in 2010, I feel as though Spielberg’s period piece of the greatest American president will sweep the Oscars (though slightly undeserved).
Who Will Win:
Best Picture: Lincoln
Best Director: Steven Spielberg (Lincoln)
Best Actor: Daniel Day-Lewis (Lincoln)
Best Actress: Jessica Chastain (Zero Dark Thirty)
Best Supporting Actor: Tommy Lee Jones (Lincoln)
Best Supporting Actress: Anne Hathaway (Les Misérables)
Best Original Screenplay: Mark Boal (Zero Dark Thirty)
Best Adapted Screenplay: Tony Kushner (Lincoln)
Who Should Win:
Best Picture: Argo
Best Director: Ben Affleck (Argo) —- Even though he isn’t even fucking nominated.
Best Actor: Joaquin Phoenix (The Master)
Best Actress: Jennifer Lawrence (Silver Linings Playbook)
Best Supporting Actor: Tommy Lee Jones (Lincoln)
Best Supporting Actress: Anne Hathaway (Les Misérables)
Best Original Screenplay: Quentin Tarantino (Django Unchained)
Best Adapted Screenplay: Tony Kushner (Lincoln)
