Here are my predictions for this year's Academy Awards. At least those predictions I feel confident making. I never saw any of the shorts nominated, nor did I see any of the foreign language films. But I'm including most everything else.
I'll mention the nominees first and then my predicted winner, while keeping who I think 'should' win to myself.
So here they are!
My 2016 Oscar Winner Predictions
1. For Best Picture
Nominees:
- The Big Short
- Bridge of Spies
- Brooklyn
- Mad Max: Fury Road
- The Martian
- The Revenant
- Room
- Spotlight
Predicted Winner: The Revenant
Actual Winner: The Revenant
2. Best Director
Nominees:
- Adam McKay – The Big Short
- George Miller – Mad Max: Fury Road
- Alejandro G. Iñárritu – The Revenant
- Lenny Abrahamson – Room
- Tom McCarthy – Spotlight
Predicted Winner: George Miller
Actual Winner: Alejandro G. Inarritu
3. Best Actress
Nominees:
- Cate Blanchett – Carol
- Brie Larson – Room
- Jennifer Lawrence – Joy
- Charlotte Rampling – 45 Years
- Saoirse Ronan – Brooklyn
Predicted Winner: Brie Larson
Actual Winner: Brie Larson
4. Best Actor
Nominees:
- Bryan Cranston – Trumbo
- Matt Damon – The Martian
- Leonardo DiCaprio – The Revenant
- Michael Fassbender – Steve Jobs
- Eddie Redmayne – The Danish Girl
Predicted Winner: Leonardo DiCaprio
Actual Winner: Leonardo DiCaprio
Actual Winner: Leonardo DiCaprio
5. Best supporting Actress
Nominees:
- Leigh – The Hateful Eight
- Rooney Mara – Carol
- Rachel McAdams – Spotlight
- Alicia Vikander – The Danish Girl
- Kate Winslet – Steve Jobs
Predicted Winner: Alicia Vikander
Actual Winner: Alicia Vikander
6. Best Supporting Actor
Nominees:
- Christian Bale – The Big Short
- Tom Hardy – The Revenant
- Mark Ruffalo – Spotlight
- Mark Rylance – Bridge of Spies
- Sylvester Stallone – Creed
Predicted Winner: Mark Rylance
Actual Winner: Mark Rylance
Actual Winner: Mark Rylance
7. Best Original Screenplay
Nominees:
- Bridge of Spies
- Ex Machina
- Inside Out
- Spotlight
- Straight Outta Compton
Predicted Winner: Spotlight
Actual Winner: Spotlight
8. Best Adapted Screenplay
Nominees:
- The Big Short
- Brooklyn
- Carol
- The Martian
- Room
Predicted Winner: The Big Short
Actual Winner: The Big Short
9. Best Animated Feature
Nominees:
- Anomalisa
- Boy & the World
- Inside Out
- Shaun the Sheep Movie
- When Marnie Was There
Predicted Winner: Inside Out
Actual Winner: Inside Out
10. Best Original Score
Nominees:
- Bridge of Spies
- Carol
- The Hateful Eight
- Sicario
- Star Wars: The Force Awakens
Predicted Winner: Star Wars: The Force Awakens
Actual Winner: The Hateful Eight
Actual Winner: The Hateful Eight
11. Best Sound Editing
Nominees:
- Mad Max: Fury Road
- The Martian
- The Revenant
- Sicario
- Star Wars: The Force Awakens
Predicted Winner: The Revenant
Actual Winner: Mad Max: Fury Road
12. Best Sound Mixing
Nominees:
Predicted Winner: Star Wars: The Force Awakens
Actual Winner: Mad Max: Fury Road
13. Best Production Design
Nominees:
- Bridge of Spies
- The Danish Girl
- Mad Max: Fury Road
- The Martian
- The Revenant
Predicted Winner: Mad Max: Fury Road
Actual Winner: Mad Max: Fury Road
14. Best Cinematography
Nominees:
- Carol
- The Hateful Eight
- Mad Max: Fury Road
- The Revenant
- Sicario
Predicted Winner: The Revenant
Actual Winner: The Revenant
15. Best Makeup & Hairstyling
Nominees:
Predicted Winner: The Revenant
Actual Winner: Mad Max: Fury Road
16. Best Costume Design
Nominees:
- Carol
- Cinderella
- The Danish Girl
- Mad Max: Fury Road
- The Revenant
Predicted Winner: The Danish Girl
Actual Winner: Mad Max: Fury Road
17. Best Film Editing
Nominees:
- The Big Short
- Mad Max: Fury Road
- The Revenant
- Spotlight
- Star Wars: The Force Awakens
Predicted Winner: Mad Max: Fury Road
Actual Winner: Mad Max: Fury Road
18. Best Visual Effects
Nominees:
- Ex Machina
- Mad Max: Fury Road
- The Martian
- The Revenant
- Star Wars: The Force Awakens
Predicted Winner: Star Wars: The Force Awakens
Actual Winner: Mad Max: Fury Road
So out of the 18 predictions I made I got 11 right. Thats a ratio better than half. Not too shabby!
What were YOUR predictions?
