Oscars Nomination Predictions 2020

It feels like a lifetime ago when I apparently posted my nominations in 2012, albeit a shortlist. So I think this is the first year I've made a thorough, educated list, having seen the vast majority of the likely noms, minus a few including the shorts. Thank God I'm back on the East Coast this time around and don't have to be up at 5:30am (honestly Hollywood, that needs to change), but rest assured my eyes will be peeled Clockwork Orange-style at 8:18am waiting for Issa Rae and John Cho to announce the 24 Oscar nominated categories in two days! Here's my list of predictions and feel free to scrutinize: I didn't spend the last three months rewatching buzz features for nothing! Also, shorts, I love you and I'll go see you in theatres, but I'm not even going to attempt to guess which 15 of you will be nominated. So without further ado, let's do this!

8:18 announcement (not in order):

Actor in a Supporting Role

Hanks
Kang-Ho Song (LET HIM IN!)
Pacino
Pesci
Pitt

Alt:
Hopkins (it is quite a delight to watch him, as Pope, devour a slice of pizza)

Actress in a Supporting Role

Dern
Lopez
Pugh
Robbie (OUATIH, not Bombshell: it matters)
Shuzhen

Just please, not Bates...

Costume Design

Downton Abbey
Jojo Rabbit
Little Women
OUATIH
Rocketman

Film Editing

1917
Irishman
Marriage Story
OUATIH
Parasite

Alt:
Uncut Gems
Ford V Ferrari

Original Score

1917
The Farewell
Joker
Little Women
Marriage Story

Alt:
Jojo Rabbit

Animated Short Film

I'm just sad Coaster didn't make it to the shortlist.

Live Action Short Film
Sound Editing (again, two categories that are usually very similar and unguessable to me)

1917
FvF?
Irishman
OUATIH
Star Wars

Sound Mixing

1917
Avengers
FvF
Rocketman
Uncut Gems

Alt:

Star Wars


8:30 announcement (not in order):

Actor in a Leading Role

Banderas
DiCaprio
Driver
Phoenix
Sandler

Alt:
Egerton (*loud sigh at Globes win likely pushing Sandler out*)

Actress in a Leading Role

Awkwafina
Johannson
Nyong'o (a likely upset like Collette for Hereditary but here's to hoping!)
Theron
Zellweger

Alt:
Ronan

Animated Feature Film

Frozen II
HTTYD: THW
I Lost My Body
Missing Link
Toy Story 4

Alt:

Klaus

Weathering With You

Cinematography

1917
Irishman
Joker
Parasite
Portrait of a Lady on Fire (SO DESERVED but since it wasn't submitted by France for International Film, is it even eligble here?)

Documentary Feature

American Factory
Apollo 11
For Sama
Honeyland (double nominated here and for International Feature, it'll show up in one of them)
The Cave

Midnight Family

Biggest Little Farm

Documentary Short Subject
International Feature Film

Atlantics
Beanpole
Les Miserables
Pain & Glory
Parasite

Makeup and Hairstyling

1917
Bombshell
Joker
Judy
Rocketman

Production Design

1917
Irishman
Jojo Rabbit
OUATIH
Parasite

Visual Effects

1917
Avengers: Endgame
Irishman
Lion King
Star Wars

Alt:
Cats

Adapted Screenplay

ABDITN
Irishman
Jojo
Little Women
The Two Popes

Original Screenplay

Knives Out
Marriage Story
OUATIH
Parasite
The Farewell

Original Song

Glasgow (Wild Rose)
I'm Gonna Love Me Again (Rocketman)
Into The Unknown (Frozen II)
Spirit (Lion King)
Stand Up (Harriet)

A Glass of Soju (Parasite)

Directing

Bong
Mendes
Scorsese
Tarantino
Wang

Alt:

Baumbach
Gerwig
Phillips

Best Picture

1917
Irishman
Jojo Rabbit
Joker
Little Women
Marriage Story
OUATIH
Parasite
The Farewell
Uncut Gems (PLEASE)

Top Nominations
1917                 10
Irishman           10
OUATIH          10
Parasite             8
Marriage Story  7
The Farewell     6
Joker                  5
Little Women    5
Rocketman        4
Jojo Rabbit        3
Uncut Gems      3

How do we feel? Do you agree? Will you be up with me on Monday, January 13th at 8:18am ET? I hope so!

Oscar Nominations 2012 Are Almost Here!

The excitement has been building with movie releases of late, and tomorrow you will find out which have made it to the final round. That's right, the Oscar nominations are released tomorrow morning at 5:38 AM (8:38 AM for those of us on the other side) and I cannot WAIT to hear (and see) Jennifer Lawrence as she walks out and announces the lists. This year's nominees won't be too surprising but hopefully there won't be too many snubs. Due to last year's unanticipated 10 Best Picture nominees, the rules have been changed so that between 5 and 10 movies can be nominated. Even though many deserve to be nominated, only the obvious nominees should be given the actual nod. So just like last year, you can check here tomorrow for the full list of nominees! And as an added bonus, I'll give you my list of nominee predictions.

2012 Nomination Predictions

Best Picture

The Tree of Life

The Artist

Hugo

The Descendants (don't understand this is getting so much award circuit hype)

Midnight in Paris (this will probably show up, but not a contender despite how much I loved it. Definitely a contender for Best Original Screenplay or a Best Ensemble award)

War Horse

Best Director

Martin Scorcese

Terrance Malick

Alexander Payne

Michel Hazanvicius

Steven Spielberg

Best Actor

Jean Dujardin

George Clooney

Gary Oldman

Michael Fassbender

Brad Pitt

Best Actress

Meryl Streep

Michelle Williams

Glenn Close

Rooney Mara

Tilda Swinton

Best Supporting Actor

Christopher Plummer

Kenneth Branagh

Best Supporting Actress

(I have yet to see The Help but I'm sure there will be 1 or 2 noms here)

Best Cinematography

The Tree of Life

The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo

Hugo

Best Original Score

GWTDT

The Artist

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part II

Best Adapted Screenplay

Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy

Hugo

Best Original Screenplay

Young Adult

Midnight in Paris

The Artist

Best Foreign Film

A Separation

Pina

Best Animated Film

The Adventures of Tintin

Best Special Effects

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part II

Super 8

Transformers: Dark of the Moon

Rise of the Planet of the Apes

Best Animal (definitely a necessary addition this year)

Arthur, Jack Russell Terrier, Beginners

Uggie, Jack Russell Terrier, The Artist and Water for Elephants

Joey, Thoroughbred, War Horse

May the movie watching begin!

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Buff Smoothie, courtesy of Alton Brown

Ingredients

• 4 ounces plain, low-fat soy milk
• 4 ounces acai, grape, or pomegranate juice
• 4 ounces frozen banana
• 4 ounces frozen strawberries
• 4 ounces frozen blueberries
• 4 ounces frozen peaches

Directions

Combine the soy milk, juice, banana, strawberries, blueberries, and the peaches in the carafe of a blender. Cover and refrigerate overnight or up to 8 hours.

In the morning, or when the fruit is partially thawed, put the carafe on the base of the blender, start at the lowest speed and slowly accelerate to medium, until you achieve a vortex. Blend on medium for 1 minute. Increase the speed to high and blend for an additional minute. Serve immediately.

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alton-brown/buff-smoothie-recipe/index.html

I've never had to let my smoothie ingredients set overnight. Worth a try!