I was going to do the big list, but I am tired today. (We've spent three days in a row taking Luke to the doctor because of that allergic reaction. The horrible swelling went down, but he started with a hive-type of reaction which was painful and no real explanation. Three doctors and an emergency room visit yesterday per the last doctor's instructions, and they still don't know the cause... but I think the new stuff they gave him yesterday is working.)
Anyway, back to the Oscars. I'd meant to do this yesterday, with the big list and talk about who I wanted vs. who I thought would win, but nope, now I'm just going to post who I predict just so I can remember later. And laugh, because I am usually very very wrong.
Best Picture: Return of the King
Best Director: Peter Jackson (I think the voters were waiting until the third one to give it to him.)
Best Actor: Bill Murray will probably win, and his was a very nuanced performance, which will win him voter respect. But I wish Johnny Depp would win because his over-the-top performance was just stellar.
Best Actress: Charlize Theron.
Supporting Actor: I'm not sure who should win, but I think Tim Robbins probably will win.
Supporting Actress: Renee Zellweger will probably win, although I've heard that Shohreh Aghdashlo has a shot. (My secret favorite is Holly Hunter.)
Original Screenplay: I suspect Lost in Translation will win, since it's won this award in nearly every other awards show, but I wish In America would surprise everyone.
Adapted Screenplay: Return of the King
Cinematography: I would like Seabiscuit to win for that, because I think what they accomplished with the camera is so well done and understated, it should win. I have no idea who the favorite is, though.
Art Direction: Return of the King
Editing: Seabiscuit for the same reason, but I doubt it will actually win this one.
Costume: Return of the King
Makeup: Return of the King, although I'm pulling for Pirates for this one
Score: Return of the King will probably win, but I have no real choice here
Song: You Will Be My Ain True Love (Cold Mountain)... and I have no idea why I'm picking that one over the others
Sound: I pick Seabiscuit for the same reason as Cinematography, but I doubt this one wins this
Visual Effects: I know Return of the King is probably the favorite here, but really, I actually enjoyed the effects in Pirates of the Caribbean far more -- they were fun and surprising. Particularly the fight scene in the cave between Depp and Rush.
Documentary: The Fog of War (I don't know why, I haven't seen them all)
Documentary short: No idea. Maybe Asylum?
Live Short: Again, no idea. I picked Squash because the name is funny. (Hey, it's as good a reason as any.)
Animanted Short: Gone Nutty. (Same reason as above.) (hmmm, I sense a theme here.)
How long will it last? I dunno... I said 3 hours, 2 minutes. I can't remember what the previous shows ran.
So, I'll come back after the awards and see just how off base I managed to be again this year.
Posted by toni at February 29, 2004 04:52 PMSo far, I missed the documentary short, sound, live short and animated short. I need to go back and check to see if editing has already been awarded. (A fire in our neighborhood was a bit frightening and we went outside to see if there was anything we could do... nada, unfortunately.)
Posted by: toni at February 29, 2004 09:56 PMOops, there's the editing award. Return of the King instead of Seabiscuit, which isn't a surprise at all. I should have just gone with them for every award, the odds were with them.
Posted by: toni at February 29, 2004 10:01 PMMissed the original song. Though I have to say, hearing Alison Kraus sing the "You Will Be.." reminded me how very beautiful the song was.
Posted by: toni at February 29, 2004 10:19 PMMissed Cinematography, but I knew I would. Got both screenplay awards right.
Posted by: toni at February 29, 2004 10:38 PMWow, Sean Penn! He was due one, but I didn't think he was going to get it this year. Good for him.
Posted by: toni at February 29, 2004 11:02 PMOh that song was beautiful. I'd never heard it. I love Alison Kraus's voice.
Posted by: Amanda at March 1, 2004 02:37 PM