Indeed, I’m back to provide you with the final preview of this year’s Oscars.
Correctly predicting last year’s worst director and the film that had the highest energy savings, which resulted in the Oscar for worst lighting director, was a success for me.
This year, prior to the nominations, I’m here to share the best insider knowledge on which films are likely to take home the awards.
When it comes to the best film, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows should be a frontrunner… yet who really recalls a July release that fades from memory by February? That’s quite a stretch!
Once again, Mission Impossible demonstrates that Tom is worth every penny of his salary. Although the film offers great entertainment, it’s also easily forgettable. Melancholy might need a handout to clarify its storyline.
The Iron Lady would be better named the Paper Lady, with Meryl Streep attempting an Oscar win by straining our ears with yet another accent. Subtitles are necessary, or perhaps the film should be remade in Polish like Sophie’s Choice.
Ghandi shines as an actor, and his performance in Hugo makes this a must-see film with an outstanding director. This movie has the potential to be a surprise hit.
Kid With A Bike is my film of the year, purely for the emotional rollercoaster it provides.
But which film will emerge as the big winner this year? Clearly, this is the year of the animals. Trigger returns, though not alongside Roy Rogers. Could War Horse snatch the Oscar? It faces stiff competition from Happy Feet, Puss In Boots, and Alvin and the Chipmunks… but I foresee a battle between Rin Tin Tin and Red Dog for the win… Horse, Penguin, Chipmunk, Cat… all good, but they’re outmatched; the dogs will prevail. Since Rin Tin Tin already has an Oscar, we should simply drop Rin and award the prize to Tin Tin.
I might have mentioned Brad Pitt’s venture into baseball, but, let’s face it, it’s not football. It bores tennis players and cricketers alike. While we adore Brad (he absolutely deserved an Oscar for his role in Snatch… that accent was truly award-winning), baseball just isn’t engaging.
I hope my selections resonate with you. I will keep you updated as the awards ceremony approaches.
Will the host be Mickey Taker Gervais this year?
by Helena Bryanlith
