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2009 Academy Awards – Final Predictions

Alright you guys, I’m sorry I haven’t updated in awhile, life’s gotten a bit stressful. That being said THE OSCARS are tomorrow. This has been one of the most stressful awards seasons since I started following the Oscars all those years ago. These are my final predictions and, as always, I’ll be live-blogging the show on my tumblr. So here goes nothing.

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My Oscar Nominations Predictions

Feb 1

Posted by Marya E. Gates

The Academy Award nominations will be announced at 5:30AM PST tomorrow, February 2nd. I’ve got predictions for 10 of the 24 categories. I’m also going to supply some alternates. I love being able to predict what the nominations will be, but at the same time, it would be nice for some surprises to sneak in there too!

Best Picture:

(500) Days of Summer
An Education
Avatar
District 9
The Hangover
The Hurt Locker
Inglourious Basterds
Precious
Star Trek
Up In The Air

(Alternates: Up, Invictus, A Serious Man)

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A Salute To Soundtracks – 2009

Jan 27

Posted by Marya E. Gates

I’m a big fan of soundtracks and scores and 2009 was full of some really wonderful ones. There were three soundtracks and four scores that I particularly loved.

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Reflections on the Golden Globes

Jan 18

Posted by Marya E. Gates

As shocking (and for many, upsetting) as Avatar‘s win over The Hurt Locker and Inglourious Basterds is, it doesn’t mean it’ll take the top prize at the Oscars in March. It’ll be nom’d for sure, but that really is all that’s certain at this point.

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Top Fifteen Movies of 2009

Dec 31

Posted by Marya E. Gates

Here’s my list of my Top 15 movies of the year. I really loved movies this year and there was just no way I could do just a Top Ten this year. Granted, I haven’t seen a lot of the “end of the year oscar buzz” movies, so perhaps after I get to see them later in the year this list would change, but as it stands now, this is my list.
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Detroit Film Critics Mix Things “Up,” Push Colin Firth Into Frontrunner

Dec 18

Posted by Marya E. Gates

Best Film: “Up” 
Best Director: Pete Docter, “Up” 
Best Actor: Colin Firth, “A Single Man” 
Best Actress: Gabourey Sidibe, “Precious” 
Best Supporting Actor: Christoph Waltz, “Inglourious Basterds 
Best Supporting Actress: Mo’Nique, “Precious” 
Best Ensemble: “The Hangover”
Best Breakthrough Performance: Gabourey Sidibe, “Precious”