Academy Award Predictions – Matthew Liedke on Film

98th Academy Award Predictions

The Super Bowl of cinema is near.

This Academy Awards, the 98th ceremony in history, is headlined by the title fight of “One Battle After Another” and “Sinners.” In one corner, a dramatic, comedic thriller. In the other, an elevated horror action picture. The Oscars won’t be limited to this face-off, though.

Other films will be recognized in several categories, and there will be surprises along the way. As always, I’m weighing in with my expectations for who is likely to win, as well as my thoughts as to who or what is most deserving.

Before we get into the predictions, here’s a helpful glossary of acronyms ahead: GG = Golden Globes. WGA = Writers Guild of America. DGA = Directors Guild of America. ACE = American Cinema Editors. SAG = Screen Actors Guild. ASC = American Society of Cinematographers. AA = Animation, or Annie, Awards. ADG = Art Directors Guild. MPSE = Motion Picture Sound Editors. BAFTA = British Academy of Film and Television Arts. CCA = Critics’ Choice Awards.

97th Academy Award Predictions

Oscar Sunday has finally arrived and it’s time to honor the best films of 2024, for the most part.

Awards will be handed out to winners in more than 20 categories, and like always, I’m going to do my best to predict who gets a statue. Additionally, as I’ve done annually, I also include the possible spoiler in the category, as well as my takes on who should win and what deserved to make the cut.

Find out my expectations for every category during tonight’s ceremony.

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96th Academy Award Predictions

Oscar Sunday is here at last and I think it’s shaping up to be a good night for “Oppenheimer.”

As always, I’ve come up with my predictions for who will win, but that’s not all. I also list possible upsets, how I would have voted, and a note a couple areas where If eel there were snubs.

Find all my thoughts on each category below.

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