Best Picture: Spotlight
The race for Best Picture is the closest in recent history, and I can see why. While some people say it comes down to three movies - Spotlight, The Big Short or The Revenant - for me it's only two. If The Big Short wins, I will be disappointed. Give the Oscar to The Revenant or Spotlight, and I will be a happy girl. Since I can only pick one movie, I am going to choose Spotlight because it has a great cast, screenplay and a very important story. Tom McCarthy completely won my adoration with the care he took with Spotlight.
Best Actor: Leonardo DiCaprio
Everyone knows it's Leo's year. He proved his acting chops long ago, but in The Revenant he took it to a whole new level. His work in this movie will be talked about for years to come. I can't wait to hear his name called tonight.
Best Actress: Brie Larson
The nominees in this category are all amazing and gave such wonderful performances, I can't imagine how it will feel to be Brie Larson this evening.
Best Supporting Actor: Sylvester Stallone
This is the one category I am most nervous about. This award could go to any one of the actors and I wouldn't have much of an argument. So this "prediction" is really more about who I WANT to win. Let's hand the gold to Rocky.
Best Supporting Actress: Kate Winslet
This is the most confusing prediction I had to make. While I agree Kate Winslet was brilliant in Steve Jobs, I wasn't a fan of the movie in general. Close on her heels is Alicia Vikander for her beautiful role in The Danish Girl. I would much prefer to predict her as the winner. If there were to be a major upset in the winners tonight, seeing Jennifer Jason Leigh winning Best Supporting Actress would be fantastic - and well deserved.
Best Director: Alejandro Inarritu
I also think George Miller is quite deserving, having received his first ever nomination for the incredible Mad Max Fury Road. But I just don't see that happening. The Revenant was spectacularly beautiful while being horrifically violent and that is not an easy schtick to sell. I was completely blown away.
Animated Feature Film: Inside Out
While Anomalisa is a masterpiece, I don't think it can beat Pixar's sweet movie Inside Out.
Cinematography: The Revenant
Tonight, Emmanuel Lubezki could make history in this category, winning for a third time in a row. He won two years ago for Gravity, and last year for Birdman. That being said, I wouldn't be surprised if Mad Max Fury Road wins this one. It's a close, close race.
Costume Design: Mad Max Fury Road (Jenny Beavan)
Sandy Powell received two nominations this year, for her work on Cinderella and Carol. You would think this would make her a sure win, wouldn't you? Not so fast. With tough competition, I think her two nominations will split her votes, and Mad Max will sneak in for the win.
Documentary Feature: Amy
Cartel Land or The Look of Silence are serious competition, but I think Amy will win.
Film Editing: Mad Max Fury Road
Brilliant, freaky and incredible. For the win.
Foreign Language Film: Mustang
This is the another category where I am following my heart. Mustang was a beautiful film and I want to see it win. (But it very well could be Son of Saul)
Makeup and Hairstyling: Mad Max Fury Road
Those War Boys though...
Original Score: The Hateful Eight
Original Song: Til It Happens to You
We love you Lady Gaga!
Production Design: Mad Max Fury Road
Sound Editing & Sound Mixing: The Revenant
I will never forget how moved I was by the sound effects while watching The Revenant. It is the experience of a lifetime.
Visual Effects: The Revenant
I am going with The Revenant, although everyone seems to think Star Wars: The Force Awakens will win. It's all about the bear scene for me.
Adapted Screenplay: The Big Short
Original Screenplay: Spotlight
I have said it a million times, but I am saying it one more time. The way this story was told was so so important. The faith was protected, the victims were not sensationalized. I am so impressed by this film. I loved it.
