what are your picks for Oscars tonight?

[CTyankee]

I'm thinking that maybe "The Artist" will just sweep lots of categories: Best Picture, Best Actor and Best Director. I'm convinced that Viola Davis will edge out Meryl Streep and that Octavia Spencer will get Best Supp. Actress. I am hopeful that Christopher Plummer will get it for "The Beginners."

What are your picks?

[IcyPeas]

1. the only movie I've seen is "The Help"

[CTyankee]

2. I saw it. Also Iron Lady and Tinker, Tailor...

I adore Streep but I think it is Davis's "time." I'd like to think it is because she is such a fine actor but it seems the Academy has its own ideas about this.

I'm beginning to wonder, tho, if there might not be a backlash against The Artist.

[HopeHoops]

3. The only oscars I care about are fish.

[Darth_Kitten]

4. Streep and Plummer.....

REALLY pulling for Christopher Plummer....

[CTyankee]

6. He is so terrific. And the movie sounds wonderful too.

I think the arts community really loves Plummer. He is an actor's actor...

[Darth_Kitten]

11. You said it!

Besides, I have to pull for a fellow Canuck.

[whistler162]

5. Feetlebaum

[Electric Monk]

7. I predict Hugo is going to win 5 or 6

Art Direction, Cinematography, Directing, Film Editing, Visual Effects, and Best Writing (adapted screenplay)

[CTyankee]

8. Interesting! I have now missed it in the theatres locally! Damnit! I hear it is wonderful!

From what I have heard it could very well pick up several of the categories you list. I'll bet, tho, if my prediction of a sweep by The Artist proves true, that Hugo won't get Best Director. The rest sounds perfect!

[Electric Monk]

15. Cinematography? Check. That's one. nt

[Electric Monk]

16. Art Direction. That's two.

[Electric Monk]

24. Well, it didn't win for Film Editing, but it did win for Sound Editing. So, that's 3 so far. nt

[elleng]

30. C'mon down to DC, yank; Hugo has RETURNED to 'my' theater!

[Electric Monk]

25. The Oscar for Sound Mixing goes to.... Hugo. That's 4, and counting.

[Electric Monk]

31. Visual Effects? Hugo again. Check. That's 5.

Lots of strong nominees in this category, but Hugo was better.

[Honeycombe8]

9. I heard it's been since 1989 since Streep has won Oscar. It's her time, then.

It's shocking that it has been that long since she's won. She is hands down the best and most diverse actress in the world right now, and maybe ever.

Viola Davis really hasn't been in many things, has she? But I didn't see The Help, so maybe that was a hands down awesome performance, where she was out of her element and playing against type and such.

Christopher Plummer - I didn't see his movie. But I do know he is an amazing actor.

I read that the Artist is the type of movie that wins a lot at the Oscars - it's about THEMSELVES (actors) and their business, and it's about an AGING WHITE MALE (another favorite at the Oscars, since so many aging white male actors relate to it), and it was so different for this day and age. I didn't see that one either, though!

[CTyankee]

12. Viola Davis is also an actor's actor. She is superb. She should win this years's Oscar.

I really think the actors community, who vote in the Academy Awards, will probably get it.

I could be wrong and they could go with Streep, but I just think the civil rights issue is such a political issue that it is what people are thinking right now...just my two cents, tho.

[trueblue2007]

10. ****HARRY POTTER FOR BEST FILM****

very ticked off that NONE of the awards are for this movie

[Justice wanted]

13. +1 Especally those three actors. (Radcliff, Watson, Grint) Those films should have been honored

[Darth_Kitten]

14. Radcliffe was drunk most of the time.

Big unprofessional no-no.

[Justice wanted]

17. True! BUT if that was his acting ablitity while drunk to me it shows talent.

(not that I'm supporting him being drunk) BUT he is a very talanted actor to pull that off while drunk.

[Darth_Kitten]

18. Talent is always greater when you are sober....

being drunk or stoned is very unprofessional and does affect your interaction with the other actors.
Maybe he could have shown GREATER talent not being such a boob.

[Justice wanted]

19. true.

[EastTennesseeDem]

23. Alan Rickman's lack of nominations baffles me.

I thought the movie was good (my favorite by far is Goblet of Fire, which is my least favorite of the books--go figure), but Alan Rickman was so, so, so, so goddamn genius that it shouldn't have mattered how little screen time he got. That performance was as heart-shattering as any I have ever seen.

[Darth_Kitten]

26. Good call!

Another actor's actor, Alan Rickman.

[nolabear]

20. I've seen The Help, Hugo and The Descendents

I enjoyed the latter two, didn't know what to think of The Help, but I liked Octavia Spencer and Viola Davis. I wish I'd seen Albert Nobb, which sounds interesting. I love Meryl Streep but I just can't do another British government film right now.

[nolabear]

21. Octavia!! w00t!!

Yay! Yay! Yay!!!!

[Iggo]

22. I'll take the pretty girl in the fancy dress.

[qanda]

27. What is wrong with the sound?

Fix it already! Terrible.

[Darth_Kitten]

28. It's taking a long time for Best Supporting Actor....

It's usually right near the beginning...

[elleng]

29. Sorry I didn't vote earlier, yank,

as I would have said Hugo! Saw it twice, also saw Moneyball, that's all folks, but thought Hugo was OUTSTANDING!

[Motown_Johnny]

32. Wilde, Madison, The Grouch....

[cbdo2007]

33. I'm boycotting for as long as Michelle Williams is considered a reputable actress.

She is terrible. Worst f'ing actress ever. Just having her there is an insult to the entire acting profession.

[Darth_Kitten]

34. Really?

[cbdo2007]

36. Yes.

She always just acts like some kid in a high school play.

[Yukari Yakumo]

35. Skept it.

Partly 'cause none of the nominees I give a shit about.

Mostly for one last middle finger towards Hollywood for their SOPA/PIPA bullshit.

[Darth_Kitten]

37. You're kidding?

Some stellar actors there.