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Oscar predictions: why 'Avatar' won't win on Sunday night
Most of the talk about this year’s Oscars has boiled down to two films: ‘The Hurt Locker’ and ‘Avatar’. James Cameron v Kathryn Bigelow. The battle of the exes. Digital v analogue. Goliath v David etc
But beyond this duel, who will win the other prizes? Win Meryl Streep win another Oscar? Win Colin Firth repeat his success at the Baftas? And win Quentin Tarantino win anything at all for ‘Inglourious Basterds’?Here are the Time Out Film team's predictions of the winners in the main categories.
Best Picture
What will win: 'The Hurt Locker'
Best Director
Who will win: Kathryn Bigelow
Best Adapted Screenplay
What will win: 'Up in the Air'
Best Original Screenplay
What will win: 'The Hurt Locker'
Best Supporting Actor
Who will win: Christoph Weitz
Best Supporting Actress
Who will win: Mo'Nique
Best Leading Actor
Who will win: Jeff Bridges
Best Leading Actress
Will win: Sandra Bullock
Best Animated Feature
What will win: 'Up'
Best Cinematography
What will win: 'The Hurt Locker'
Best Foreign Language Film
What will win: 'The White Ribbon'
Best Original Score
What will win: 'Up'
Best Original Song
What will win: ‘The Weary Kind’ from ‘Crazy Heart’
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- Ibrahim said...
- Avatar is just AMAZING- it changed going to the movies for me. I am no film expert- but i realy cannot beleive it didnt get the top Oscar spot- it will never be gorgotten- the other might do Posted on Mar 08 2010 01:59
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- Dicky said...
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I pretty much agree with TO on their selection. I'm pleased they're tipping "The Hurt Locker" in most categories - I thought it was one of the best movies I've ever seen. Here's my selection ...
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Best Picture
What will win: 'The Hurt Locker'
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Best Director
Who will win: Kathryn Bigelow
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Best Adapted Screenplay
What will win: Please - anything but ‘Up in the Air’
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Best Original Screenplay
What will win: 'The Hurt Locker'
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Best Supporting Actor
Who will win: Do you mean Christoph Waltz?
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Best Supporting Actress
Who will win: Mo'Nique
(Unfortunately, a win for Mo'Nique might encourage Lee Daniels to direct another tale of mind-numbing schmaltz and cliché - "I love you, Precious" - barf)
Best Leading Actor
Who will win: Would prefer Colin Firth
(Realistically, probably Jeff Bridges)
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Best Leading Actress
Will win: Would prefer Meryl Streep - the personification of Julia Child. Realistically, bit of a close call, so not sure.
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Best Animated Feature
What will win: 'Avatar'
(Preferred ‘Up’, but think ‘Avatar’s got the 3d edge, despite being fuzzy during fast panning or zooming. Also ‘Avatar’ - way too long - 2hrs 46m, and awful script. Nonetheless, technically very good in places.)
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Best Cinematography
What will win: 'The Hurt Locker'
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Best Foreign Language Film
What will win: ‘A Prophet'
(Please, not "White Ribbon" - Zzzzzzz)
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Best Original Score
What will win: 'Up'
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Best Original Song
What will win: Couldn't say ... songs this year haven't been so memorable I have one I could tip to win. Posted on Mar 04 2010 13:37 - Report as inappropriate
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