Last Minute Oscar Predictions

My last minute Oscar predictions.

Best Picture: Avatar

This is probably the category where I'm most likely to get it wrong. I guess I'm betting on Hollywood's tendency to be self-congratulatory about the money it makes over any sort of consideration for artistic merit.  But don't be shocked if Hurt Locker pulls an upset.

Best Director: Kathryn Bigelow

She won the DGA award, plus there's massive buzz that this will be the year a woman finally wins that seems to be feeding on itself.

Best Actor: Jeff Bridges

Not only on his own merits, but to make up for snubbing Mickey Rourke last year.

Best Actress: Sandra Bullock

Call this one the Gwenyth Paltrow "We Like You" Award.

Best Supporting Actress: Mo'Nique

I mean, come on. She killed it. Shoo in.

Best Supporting Actor: Christoph Waltz

Not sure why everyone is going so nuts over this guy, but they are, so he will.

Best Original Screenplay: Hurt Locker

Quentin Tarantino could pull an upset here, but I'm banking on voters going for quality over flash.

Best Adapted Screenplay: Up in the Air

I think they'll want to give something to this movie, and nothing else fits.

HAPPY WATCHING!