Best Actor in a Supporting Role
There is NO debate on who will bring home the award for Best Supporting Actor. Heath Ledger is tragically going to recieve his first Oscar posthumanously, however it does little to detract from his chilling portrayal of the Joker in The Dark Knight. A movie that lives through his genius performance is certainly a worthy end to a legacy of incredible talent and infectious personality. The only questions left are who will accept on his behalf and whether future nominees in this catagory will be able to match his gift.
Best Actress in a Supporting Role
Okay, aside from Marisa Tomei who I did not like in The Wrestler I think this catagory is really well stocked. Amy Adams from Doubt is defintely a front runner to me and my second favorite of the performances but my number one is without a doubt Penelope Cruz in Vicky Cristina Barcelona. First off the movie is visually stunning, but the foreign stars (Cruz and Javier Bardem) absolutely outshine the American leads (Scarlett Johansson and Rebecca Hall). Cruz gives an outstanding performance as a complex artist and freespirit who comes back into the life of her estranged husband and his new love interest and mistress. She is exquiste, a beautiful but unstable character made real. Amazing.
Best Picture
The masterpiece Slumdog Millionaire. I see this film getting top billing for the night, and I find it likely to take home Best Picture, Best Cinematography and Best Editing. I cant even begin to explain all the unreal things about this movie so I won't, I'll just say that it is the definitely the best picture of the year.
Best Director
Not only will Slumdog Millionaire take home tons of awards but it's director too. Well, not tons but the one that matters. This is Danny Boyle's year!
Other Awards
Some of the awards I am still marinating on, but these are a few that I've pretty much picked.
Best Animated Picture - WALL-E
Best Costume Design - Australia or The Dutchess
Best Documentary - Man on Wire (amazing!)
Best Foreign Language film - Waltz with Bashir
Best Editing - Slumdog Millionaire
Best Cinematography - Slumdog Millionaire
Best Makeup - Curious Case of Benjamin Button
Best Visual Effects - Curious Case of Benjamin Button
Best Adapted Screenplay - Way too close to call this year!
Best Original Screenplay - Happy-Go-Lucky
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