OSCAR PICKS FOR 2009
The Academy Awards for 2009 will be announced in just two nights. I have seen all the nominated movies, and most of the nominated performances. I do believe the academy voters allow sentimentality and emotion to influence their votes, as seen many times in the past. The very best actor/actress performance doesn’t always win the prize. Such was the case when Jessica Lange’s performance in“Blue Sky” won over Jody Foster’s, “Nell” in 1994. No comparison. So, for my predictions, I will list who I think deserves to win, and who will actually win. Major categories only.
Best Movie:
Will win: Slumdog Millionaire
Should win: Slumdog Millionaire
Best Actor:
Will win: Sean Penn
Should win: Mickey Rourke
Best Actress:
Will win: Kate Winslet
Should win: Kate Winslet
Will win: Heath Ledger
Should win: Robert Downey Jr.
Will win: Penelope Cruz
Should win: Amy Adams
Will win: Danny Boyle
Should win: Danny Boyle
And, for the best movie, not mentioned in the Academy Awards listing:
The Boy In the Striped Pajamas
Your picks?
Helen Bennett
You have done a fine job in predicting the winners and telling who you think should win. I am not sure about the Best Actor category, but have not yet see The Wrestler. I liked Sean Penn of all the others.
I disagree with your choice for Best Supporting Actress. I couldn’t STAND Amy Adams in “Doubt.” Such a simpering creature would surely have been thrown out of the convent!