The Oscars 2012

My Score 19/24 (79%)

I won’t ramble on about the Oscar festivities tomorrow. Yesterday I published a thorough article on the Academy and the danger they may be facing, pending the result of this show. You may find the editorial here.

Last year I scored a 15/24 for my predictions – which amounts to a mere 63%. Not bad, not great. My ballot ended up winning some money. But that’s beside the point.

So what have I learned? If you want to win your pool, dig deep. Typically shy away from your own personal selections, and attempt to get in the shoes of an elderly person.

Sound silly?

It is. However, it’s the Oscars. We love the show because we love movies. It’s imperfect and too long, but it’s a landmark in the realm of cinema. Enjoy tomorrow.

Best Motion Picture: The Artist

Best Actor In  A Leading Role: Jean Dujardin

Best Actress In A Leading: Viola Davis in “The Help”

Best Supporting Actor In A Leading Role: Christopher Plummer in “Beginners”

Best Supporting Actress In A Leading Role: Octavia Spencer in “The Help”

Best Original Screenplay: Woody Allen’s “Midnight In Paris”

Best Adapted Screenplay: Alexander Payne’s “The Descendants”

Best Animated Feature: Rango

Best Documentary Feature: Undefeated

Best Foreign Film: A Separation

Achievement In Art Direction: Hugo

Achievement In Cinematography: The Tree of Life

Achievement In Costume Design: The Artist

Achievement in Directing: Michel Hazanavicius for “The Artist”

Achievement In Film Editing: The Artist

Achievement In Makeup: The Iron Lady

Achievement in Music Written for Motions Pictures: The Artist

Most Original Song: “Man or Muppet”

Achievement in Sound Editing: War Horse

Achievement in Sound Mixing: Hugo

Achievement in Visual Effects: Rise of the Planet of the Apes

Best Animated Short Film: The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore

Best Documentary Short Subject: Saving Face

Best Short Film, Live Action: The Shore