Donna's Oscar Picks

Having seen all 10 of the nominated Best Picture films (and quite a few more), here are my predictions for tonight's awards:

Best Picture

Will Win: The Hurt Locker

Should Win: Up In The Air

Others high on my list are District 9, A Serious Man, and Inglorious Basterds. I'm still annoyed that Star Trek wasn't nominated.

Actor in a Leading Role

Will Win: Jeff Bridges

Should Win: Jeff Bridges

I wouldn't be upset if George Clooney won either -- a spectacular, subtle performance.

Actress in a Leading Role

Will Win: Sandra Bullock

Should Win: Meryl Streep

It's been 26 years since Meryl won; it's about time.

Actor in a Supporting Role

Will Win: Christoph Waltz

Should Win:

Christoph Waltz

I feel sorry for the other four guys. No one can touch Waltz's performance, the scariest Nazi ever on film -- and that's saying a lot.

Actress in a Supporting Role

Will Win: Mo'Nique

Should Win:

Mo'Nique

I feel sorry for the other four girls. No one can touch Mo'Nique's performance, the scariest mother ever on film -- and that's saying a lot.

Directing

Will Win: Kathryn Bigelow

Should Win: Jason Reitman

Well, even James Cameron says Bigelow should win.

Up is likely to win for Animated Film and Music (Original Score), but Fantastic Mr. Fox was better. Avatar deserves Art Direction, Visual Effects, and Cinematography. Hurt Locker should win Film Editing, Sound Mixing, and Sound Editing. A Prophet will win Foreign Language Film. I'd really like to see Star Trek win Makeup. Costume Design should go to Young Victoria. Crazy Heart should win for Original Song. Up In the Air should win Writing (Adapted Screenplay). And I'd love to see A Serious Man win for Writing (Original Screenplay).