Noemi’s Oscar Picks

These are the awards as I would personally give them, not as I think they will turn out.

Best Picture: District 9 (Mary and Max, if it were nominated)

District 9 has great technical aspects. It’s well thought out and so original and creative for a aliens-on-earth sci fi movie. This movie has completely changed the Sci fi genre. The documentary styling really set it apart, as well as the themes of social justice, xenophobia, and morality. Wikus, as he becomes less and less human, ends up being more and more humane. Other than District 9, I actually thought Mary and Max was the best movie this year, but the Academy ignored it probably because it’s Australian. Click here for the Mary and Max website. You can also get Mary and Max on Amazon.

Actor: I haven’t seen Crazy Heart yet, but out of the rest, I’d go with Jeremy Renner from the Hurt Locker.

Supporting Actor: Christoph Waltz. He has the Meryl Streep effect. Even in a movie with flaws, when he’s on the screen, you’re captivated.

Actress: Meryl Streep. Same deal as above. I actually thought Julie and Julia wasn’t a great movie, but once again, when Meryl was on screen you become very emotionally involved with the character. Julia Child was such a fun and great character for her. I think she really deserves it. Amy Adams was not so great in the same film ( I LOOOVE Amy Adams in June Bug)

Supporting Actress: Mo’Nique.

I was really apprehensive before Precious came out, since I really wanted it to be good. So I’m kind of a fangirl. Monique definately stands out. I’ve always liked her, since I saw her on Charm School on VH1 (Lawl!) This is more of a coronation than a real prize. I wouldn’t be surprised if the Academy agreed with me on this one.

Animated Film: Coraline (Mary and Max if it were nominated)

Director: Kathryn Bigelow. Because it would recognize not only her amazing work but the work of other female directors and writers.

Documentary: Food, Inc.  BUT I haven’t seen all the documentaries this year. Loved Food, Inc though. Cows > Dolphins.

Foreign Language: A Prophet. Loved this movie. I liked the White Ribbon, but I loved this one more. I always feel this category should have multiple winners and way more nominees. But whatever.

Visual Effects: Avatar.

Writing: A Serious Man. Coen brothers tend to be overrated, but this was a great one, imo.