2009 Oscar Predictions Moved to the Sidebar

With the 2008 Oscars in the rear-view mirror, my original 2009 Oscar Predictions are now moved to the sidebar. I'll post whenever I make any changes, but they're going to stay the same at least until March.

2009 Oscar Predictions

I like to think I have a comprehensive exclusive on 2009 Oscar Predictions, but I just don't know. Either way, please comment on your predictions and whether or not you think mine are crap. Knock yourselves out. And enjoy.

Best Picture
Nine
Public Enemies
The Road
Shutter Island
The Tree of Life

Best Director
Rob Marshall, Nine
Michael Mann, Public Enemies
John Hillcoat, The Road
Martin Scorcese, Shutter Island
Terrance Mallick, The Tree of Life

Best Actor
Daniel Day-Lewis, Nine
Morgan Freeman, The Human Factor
Viggo Mortensen, The Road
Edward Norton, Leaves of Grass
Brad Pitt, The Tree of Life

Best Actress
Abbie Cornish, Bright Star
Nicole Kidman, Nine
Michelle Pfeiffer, Cheri
Meryl Streep, Julie & Julie
Hillary Swank, Amelia

Best Supporting Actor
Richard Dreyfuss, Leaves of Grass
Mark Ruffalo, Shutter Island
Kodi Smit-McPhee, The Road
Max Von Sydow, Shutter Island
Stanley Tucci, The Lovely Bones

Best Supporting Actress
Penelope Cruz, Nine
Emily Mortimer, Shutter Island
Saoirse Ronan, The Lovely Bones
Fiona Shaw, The Tree of Life
Imelda Staunton, Taking Woodstock

Best Original Screenplay
Funny People
Leaves of Grass
The Tree of Life
Up
Whatever Works

Best Adapted Screenplay
The Lovely Bones
Nine
Public Enemies
The Road
Shutter Island

Final 2008 Oscar Winners Predictions

Gonna go on a limb on some, but I'm being optimistic.

Best Picture: Slumdog Millionaire
Best Director: Danny Boyle, Slumdog Millionaire
Best Actor: Mickey Rourke, The Wrestler
Best Actress: Kate Winslet, The Reader
Best Supporting Actor: Heath Ledger, The Dark Knight
Best Supporting Actress: Amy Adams, Doubt
Best Original Screenplay: Milk
Best Adapted Screenplay: Slumdog Millionaire
Best Animated Feature: WALL-E
Best Cinematography: Slumdog Millionaire
Best Editing: Milk
Best Art Direction: The Dark Knight
Best Costume Design: The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
Best Makeup: The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
Best Original Score: Slumdog Millionaire
Best Original Song: WALL-E
Best Sound: The Dark Knight
Best Sound Editing: WALL-E
Best Visual Effects: Iron Man
Best Foreign Language Film: Departures
Best Documentary Feature: Man on Wire
Best Documentary Short Subject: The Conscience of Nhem En
Best Animated Short: Presto
Best Live Action Short: On the Line

Upcoming Plans

Big things are in store for me today. I'm still that one elusive film away from finishing my Top 10 and will publish it right after I see it.

Also, I'm going to try my best to get out my comprehensive 09 Oscar predictions before the 08 ceremony. I'd like to think I would be the first with actual predictions (as in five nominees in the big eight categories). Just a little hint, Shutter Island, The Tree of Life and Nine clean up. Of course, there is no way in hell it will maintain that.

In addition, I'll be posting my 15 Most Anticipated Films for 2009

But, most of all, I'll be getting the opportunity to watch what is possibly the first great film of 2009 (or 2008 depending on where you live), The Hurt Locker. I didn't know which poster I liked more so I posted both. I'm pumped. Anything with Guy Pearce, Ralph Fiennes and Catherine Bigalow rolled into one gets me juiced. I'll post a review as soon as I get a handle on it.