Tonight are the Oscars, one of the biggest TV events of the year. Planning on watching? Here is my Oscar preview for tonight. I will give you my choice as the best performances, and then the likely winner
Best Picture
My Pick – I loved Hell Or High Water. Jeff Bridges led a real nice cast in a very topical story. I am also partial to Manchester By The Sea. Great cast and a very powerful story. That movie also contained the single best scene of any movie this year.
Likely Winner – LA LA Land – But Hollywood also LOVES Hidden Figures. Keep your eye on that one too. I loved LA LA Land, but I was not on the Hidden Figures train as much as many.
Best Actor
My Pick – Casey Affleck from Manchester By The Sea. Huge role, great movie, and he was amazing. Perfect casting of him in this role of a enigmatic character you have never seen before.
Likely Winner – Denzel Washington for Fences. An amazing amount of dialogue, he was terrific.
Best Actress
My Pick – Natalie Portman for Jackie. This will more than likely be the best role she ever does, even though she is a past Oscar winner for Black Swan. She brought Jackie Kennedy to life in an incredible way.
Likely Winner – Emma Stone for LA LA Land. This movie will win a bunch, and this is one of them. She was terrific in a role that was semi-autobiographical for her.
Best Supporting Actor
My Pick – Michael Shannon for Nocturnal Animals. On of the most authentic performances of the year. A terminally ill cop from rural Texas trying to solve one last murder case before he dies. He was the gas in the engine of this movie.
Likely Winner – Mahershala Ali for Moonlight. Hollywood loves this movie. This is going to be one of the most popular moments in tonight’s show.
Best Supporting Actress
My Pick – Viola Davis for Fences. She was powerful in a role that was opposite a gigantic role of Washington. She was simply amazing.
Likely Winner – Viola Davis for Fences. But keep your eyes on Michelle Williams for Manchester By The Sea. One scene in that movie could win her an Oscar.
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