For the first time in a couple of years now, I entered Film Actually's annual Oscar prediction contest. So, taking a quick break from thesis writing, here is a rundown of my final predictions for each category. I don't have any commentary or pictures, but feel free to discuss these choices in the comments. And don't forget: the nominations will be announced this Tuesday, January 24!
BEST PICTURE
First five in:
Manchester by the Sea
Moonlight
La La Land
Hell or High Water
Arrival
Next five in (in order from most to least likely):
Lion
Fences
Hidden Figures
Silence
Hacksaw Ridge
BEST ACTRESS
Emma Stone, La La Land
Natalie Portman, Jackie
Isabelle Huppert, Elle
Amy Adams, Arrival
Ruth Negga, Loving
BEST ACTOR
Casey Affleck, Manchester by the Sea
Ryan Gosling, La La Land
Denzel Washington, Fences
Viggo Mortensen, Captain Fantastic
Tom Hanks, Sully
The rest of the nominees after the jump.