After much research and thinking I have finally decided on my Oscar picks. These aren't who I WANT to win but who I think will win. Keep in mind I haven't seen a lot of these movies and I don't have much interest in seeing them either. Which brings me back to the point I've been trying to make for years. The Oscars need to change the kind of movies they pick to nominate.
BEST PICTURE
Lord Of The Rings
I had originally decided on "A Beautiful Mind" but I changed my mind at the last minute.
BEST DIRECTOR
Ron Howard
This win is so long overdue it stopped being funny years ago.
BEST ACTOR
Russell Crowe
This one was the hardest for me to pick. The one I have chosen I am actually hoping doesn't win.
BEST ACTRESS
Nicole Kidman
Another one tough one to choose. I originally picked Sissy Spacek but I think the Academy is going to give it to Nicole Kidman because she had TWO good movies and good performances last year.
BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR
Ian McKellen
This one just seems like a sure bet.
BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS
Jennifer Connelly
Another sure bet.
ADAPTED SCREENPLAY
A Beautiful Mind
ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY
Memento
FILM EDITING
Moulin Rouge
ORIGINAL SCORE
Harry Potter
COSTUME
Moulin Rouge
CINEMATOGRAPHY
The Lord Of The Rings
MAKEUP
The Lord Of The Rings
BEST SONG
Vanilla Sky
What happened to Disney songs dominating this category??
ANIMATED FEATURE
Shrek
Finally a category where I've seen a majority of the nominees. Why was Jimmy Neutron put into this category?? Sarcasm maybe??
FOREIGN LANGUAGE FILM
Amelie
DOCUMENTARY FEATURE
Promises
DOCUMENTARY SHORT
Artists & Orphans: A True Drama
LIVE ACTION SHORT FILM
The Accountant
ANIMATED SHORT FILM
Give Up Yer Aul Sins
ART/SET DIRECTION
Moulin Rouge
SOUND
Pearl Harbor
SOUND EDITING
Pearl Harbor
VISUAL EFFECTS
Pearl Harbor