82nd Academy Awards – Colin’s Big Fat Noms…
So, another awards season has descended upon us, which culminates with the ultimate awards ceremony – the Golden Ras…err…the Academy Awards! And here are my choice picks for all the big gongs up for grabs.
Best Performance By An Actor In A Leading Role:
My Prediction: Jeremy Renner – “The Hurt Locker”
Most Likely To Win: Colin Firth – “A Single Man”
Best Performance By An Actress In A Leading Role:
My Prediction: Sandra Bullock – “The Blind Side”
Most Likely To Win: Sandra Bullock – “The Blind Side”
Best Performance By An Actor In A Supporting Role:
My Prediction: Matt Damon – “Invictus”
Most Likely To Win: Christoph Waltz – “Inglourious Basterds”
Best Performance By An Actress In A Supporting Role:
My Prediction: Mo’Nique – “Precious: Based on the novel ‘Push’ by Sapphire”
Most Likely To Win: Mo’Nique – “Precious: Based on the novel ‘Push’ by Sapphire”
Best Achievement In Visual Effects:
My Prediction: Joe Letteri, Stephen Rosenbaum, Richard Baneham & Andrew R. Jones – “Avatar”
Most Likely To Win: Joe Letteri, Stephen Rosenbaum, Richard Baneham & Andrew R. Jones – “Avatar”
Best Adapted Screenplay:
My Prediction: Jesse Armstrong, Simon Blackwell, Armando Iannucci & Tony Roche – “In The Loop”
Most Likely To Win: Geoffrey Fletcher – “Precious: Based on the novel ‘Push’ by Sapphire”
Best Original Screenplay:
My Prediction: Mark Boal – “The Hurt Locker”
Most Likely To Win: Mark Boal – “The Hurt Locker”
Best Animated Short Film Of The Year:
My Prediction: “A Matter Of Loaf And Death” (Aardman Animations)
Most Likely To Win: “A Matter Of Loaf And Death” (Aardman Animations)
Best Animated Feature Film Of The Year:
My Prediction: “Up” (Walt Disney)
Most Likely To Win: “Up” (Walt Disney)
Best Achievement In Directing:
My Prediction: Kathryn Bigelow – “The Hurt Locker”
Most Likely To Win: Kathryn Bigelow – “The Hurt Locker”
Best Motion Picture Of The Year:
My Prediction: “The Hurt Locker” (Summit Entertainment)
Most Likely To Win: “Avatar” (20th Century Fox)