by Ambrose Heron on February 28, 2005
So the fist big prediction of the evening is wrong. I think my heart ruled my head in going for Thomas Hayden Church over Morgan Freeman. I still hope Sideways wins something - it is clearly the best film at these awards and is one of the films that would benefit from an Oscar win.
As for the show itself, it seems surprisingly free of the dance numbers and usual opening show rubbish. So far, so good.
The winners so far:
- Art Direction: The Aviator
- Best Supporting Actor: Morgan Freeman for Million Dollar Baby
- Animated Feature: The Incredibles
- Makeup: Lemony Snicket’s A Series of Unfortunate Events
Chris Rock is actually doing a fine job as presenter (there’s still time for him to offend people). The current sketch has him going to a local movie theatre in LA to prove Hollywood is not out of touch. He asks them their favourite movie of last year and the replies ranged from Alien vs Predator, The Chronicles of Riddick and White Chicks. I’m pretty sure it was staged but it was still very funny. Why not have a laugh at the worst films of last year and the goons who are constantly moaning about liberal Hollywood?
by Ambrose Heron on February 28, 2005
Welcome to FILMdetail’s live coverage of the 77th Academy Awards. Here are my predictions for the main categories.
BEST FILM
The Aviator
Million Dollar Baby
Finding Neverland
Ray
Sideways
Who will win: Million Dollar Baby
Who should win: Sideways
BEST ACTOR
Clint Eastwood - Million Dollar Baby
Jamie Foxx - Ray
Don Cheadle - Hotel Rwanda
Johnny Depp - Finding Neverland
Leonardo DiCaprio - The Aviator
Who will win: Jamie Foxx
Who should win: Jamie Fox
BEST ACTRESS
Hilary Swank - Million Dollar Baby
Imelda Staunton - Vera Drake
Kate Winslet - Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
Annette Bening - Being Julia
Catalina Sandino Moreno - Maria Full of Grace
Who will win: Hilary Swank
Who should win: Imelda Staunton
BEST DIRECTOR
Martin Scorsese - The Aviator
Clint Eastwood - Million Dollar Baby
Alexander Payne - Sideways
Taylor Hackford - Ray
Mike Leigh - Vera Drake
Who will win: Clint Eastwood
Who should win: Alexander Payne
BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR
Alan Alda - The Aviator
Clive Owen - Closer
Jamie Foxx - Collateral
Thomas Haden Church - Sideways
Morgan Freeman - Million Dollar Baby
Who will win: Thomas Haden Church
Who should win: Thomas Haden Church
BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS
Cate Blanchett - The Aviator
Virginia Madsen - Sideways
Laura Linney - Kinsey
Sophie Okonedo - Hotel Rwanda
Natalie Portman - Closer
Who will win: Cate Blanchett - The Aviator
Who should win: Virginia Madsen - Sideways
Updates and commentary will follow throughout the evening. Let’s hope they don’t open the show with a stupid self congratulatory dance number.
