My Predictions for the 97th Oscars
And a personal ranking within every category
Psst … it’s the Oscars on Sunday!
I’ll have more to say about the year and the winners in my recap on Monday because obviously, you’ve come here for my crystal ball on how to pick the winners. This year, I once again watched every nominated film — including all the shorts — to provide the most informed picks. Here’s how I rank them.
While I still maintain the right to change my mind about the official ballot on the day of the show, here’s where I stand after all the precursors have been handed out:
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