Jacob Pollack, Zachary Brenner and Justin Kroll
Staff Writers
We know the drill for “Oscar Sunday.” Our favorites and hopefuls line the Red Carpet in fresh tuxedoes and gowns, while we immerse ourselves in chips and dip. We host parties, turn the television volume to the maximum and glue our eyes to the TV set. And we make predictions. Here are ours for movie’s biggest night.
Actor in a Supporting Role:
Kenneth Branagh (My Week With Marilyn)
Jonah Hill (Moneyball)
Nick Nolte (Warrior)
Christopher Plummer (Beginners)
Max von Sydow (Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close)
Who will win: Christopher Plummer (Beginners)
Who should win: Jonah Hill (Moneyball)
Actress in a Supporting Role:
Berenice Bejo (The Artist)
Jessica Chastian (The Help)
Melissa McCarthy (Bridesmaids)
Janet McTeer (Albert Nobbs)
Octavia Spencer (The Help)
Who will win: Octavia Spencer (The Help)
Who should win: Melissa McCarthy (Bridesmaids)
Cinematography:
The Artist
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
Hugo
The Tree of Life
War Horse
What will win: War Horse
What should win: The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
Art Direction:
The Artist
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2
Hugo
Midnight in Paris
War Horse
What will win: War Horse
What should win: War Horse
Costume Design:
Anonymous
The Artist
Hugo
Jane Eyre
W.E.
What will win: Jane Eyre
What should win: The Artist
Directing:
The Artist
The Descendants
Hugo
Midnight in Paris
The Tree of Life
Who will win: Hugo (Martin Scorsese)
What should win: Midnight in Paris (Woody Allen)
Film Editing:
The Artist
The Descendants
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
Hugo
Moneyball
What will win: Hugo
What should win: The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
Makeup:
Albert Nobbs
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2
The Iron Lady
What will win: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2
What should win: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2
Music (Original Score):
The Adventures of Tintin
The Artist
Hugo
Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy
War Horse
What will win: War Horse
What should win: War Horse
Visual Effects:
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2
Hugo
Real Steel
Rise of the Planet of the Apes
Transformers: Dark of the Moon
What will win: Rise of the Planet of the Apes
What should win: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2
Writing (Adapted Screenplay):
The Descendants
Hugo
The Ides of March
Moneyball
Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy
What will win: The Descendants
What should win: The Ides of March
Writing (Original Screenplay):
The Artist
Bridesmaids
Margin Call
Midnight in Paris
A Separation
What will win: Midnight in Paris
What should win: Bridesmaids
Actor in a Leading Role:
Demian Bichir (A Better Life)
George Clooney (The Descendants)
Jean Dujardin (The Artist)
Gary Oldman (Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy)
Brad Pitt (Moneyball)
Who will win: George Clooney (The Descendants)
Who should win: Brad Pitt (Moneyball)
Actress in Leading Role:
Glenn Close (Albert Nobbs)
Viola Davis (The Help)
Rooney Mara (The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo)
Meryl Streep (The Iron Lady)
Michelle Williams (My Week With Marilyn)
Who will win: Meryl Streep (The Iron Lady)
Who should win: Rooney Mara (The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo)
Best Picture:
The Artist
The Descendants
Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close
The Help
Hugo
Midnight in Paris
Moneyball
The Tree of Life
War Horse
What will win: The Artist
What should win: The Help