Sunday, February 22, 2009

Oscar Predictions.doc

So, I have no way of watching the Oscars tonight. For one, I don't think I can find a streaming feed that'll be broadcasting, and two, the Best Picture will probably be announced two hours before I get up and start my day - thanks six hour time difference! Instead, I'm going to join all those other bloggers out there who predict the races that matter. A more interesting post would include who will win and who should win, but since I've only seen two of the Oscar films, I am not claiming to be a competent judge. Without further ado, posted one hour before the official ceremonies start...

Best Original Screenplay: Milk

Best Adapted Screenplay: Slumdog Millionaire

Animated Feature Film: WALL-E

Best Supporting Actor: Heath Ledger

Best Supporting Actress: Viola Davis

Best Actor: Mickey Rourke

Best Actress: Kate Winslet

Best Director: Danny Boyle

Best Film: Slumdog Millionaire 

Deep down I think Sean Penn and Penelope Cruz will take home the statues, but for the sake of fun I'm going with the two upsets of Rourke and Davis. So many of the categories are near locks that it's better to pick off the beaten path - it would be dreadfully boring if everything turned out as they're predicting it will.

Doc's Prescription of the Day: I also predict Hugh Jackman will be a fantastic host. Enjoy the ceremony since I am unable to.

4 comments:

KBennie said...

No upsets? How disappointing. So Penn and Cruz won as I (didn't predict) but could have guessed.

7/9. Remind those boasting about their perfect record this year that everything turned out as expected. How was Jackman?

Shannon Mitchell said...

SOOOOO
In my Tim Fort theatre admin class, while passing around programs, I saw YOUR name listed among the cast for Meltdown!

It was a nice surprise

The Hinckster said...

Well, frankly I am outraged that Milk did not win BP.

However, I suppose Penelope's speech makes up for it in some small way. Boy, she's cute. "Has anyone fainted?" I loled.

Cannot WAIT for next year!!!

xo

ps - I am seeing Milk next week-end. The week-end it is released in France. What a movie buff!

KBennie said...

Miss Hincks,

Your dedication to the cinematic arts is staggering. I thought of you when Meryl Streep lost out to Kate Winslet - I know how much you fight for older actresses in Hollywood.

See you in the cinema.