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BEST ACTOR: Sean Penn
In terms of performance I think Rourke’s was more of Mickey being Mickey while Penn really created a whole new character. Both performances are worthy of recognition, but I believe the Oscars will give Penn the edge.
BEST ACTRESS: Kate Winslet
Meryl Streep was talking the second spot due to Winslet’s award season roll as she racked up wins for her Reader performance at the BAFTAs, Critics Choice Awards, Golden Globes and the Screen Actors Guild Awards.
BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR: Heath Ledger
This is really the only category where I am 100% sure of the winner. Even Slumdog Millionaire has a better chance of losing in the Best Picture category than Ledger has of not having his name called as he will join Peter Finch as actors to win a posthumous Best Actor Oscar. And once his name is called Ledger’s daughter, 3-year-old Matilda Rose Ledger, will become the owner of the Oscar statuette.
BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS: Penelope Cruz
Winslet is out as her performance in The Reader was deemed leading by Academy members, which once again opened this category up and early season front-runner, Penelope Cruz, once again became the likely winner.
BEST DIRECTOR: Danny Boyle
Danny Boyle for 'Slumdog Millioanire' is taking this one home even though many think David Fincher still has a chance.
BEST ADAPTED SCREENPLAY: Slumdog Millionaire
The adaptation of Benjamin Button is really stretching the definition of “adaptation” leaving us with The Reader and Slumdog and in this case I will go with fan favorite and Writers Guild winner Slumdog Millionaire. Only seems logical.
BEST ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY: In Bruges
If you think screenwriting is all dialogue I want you to read the script for WALL•E right now. However, people love to hail the script for In Bruges due to its wit and sarcasm (myself included.
BEST FILM EDITING: Slumdog Millionaire
I don’t think the nominees competing against Slumdog Millionaire in this category really stand all that much of a chance. There is a kinetic energy and equally well-timed edits for emotional impact in Slumdog, which I believe are the number one cause the film became such a fan favorite.
BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY: The Dark Knight
After the American Society of Cinematographers (ASC) named Slumdog Millionaire with the award for Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography, I don’t see much reason to argue. Though I think Wally Pfister’s work in Dark Knight was incredible and would say it is probably the most likely to offer up an upset over Slumdog.
BEST MAKEUP: Hellboy 2
This was a hard choice to make primarily because I believe so many people are going to be confused as to how much of Benjamin Button was make-up versus how much was special effects. The work done for The Joker in The Dark Knight was good, but when it comes down to actual make-up work it is hard to compete with what was done in Hellboy 2.
BEST ORIGINAL SCORE: A.R Rahman
Do I really need to say that Rahman will take home this award?
BEST ORIGINAL SONG: Jai Ho
Fox Searchlight is pushing “Jai Ho” over “O Saya” and the songs in Slumdog Millionaire are one of its most talked about features. That makes this prediction pretty simple.
BEST SOUND EDITING: Wall E
This prediction should be simple as I believe WALL•E should carry both sound awards as Ben Burtt’s work should not be overlooked.
BEST VISUAL EFFECTS: Benjamin Button
As I mentioned in the Make-Up category, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button was all effects which speaks for its reported $150 million budget and I really don’t see anyway Fincher’s team can go unrecognized in this category.
BEST ANIMATED FILM: WALL-E
Even if WALL-E doesn’t win the other categories I will tell you right now this one is in the bag.
BEST DOCUMENTARY: Man on Wire
Man on Wire is one of the greatest documentary films ever made. The other contenders don't stand a chance.
BEST FOREIGN LANGUAGE FILM: Waltz with Bashir
Waltz with Bashir may not have been nominated for the best animated film, but it is sure to own this category.
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