Monday - Art & Design, Music
Tuesday - Technical Achievements
Wednesday - Short Films, Special Feature Films
Thursday - Writing & Directing, Acting
Friday - Best Picture
Films I haven't seen are marked accordingly.
MUSIC (ORIGINAL SCORE)
Who Will Win: The Artist
Who Should Win: Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy
Ludovic Bource's score is the favorite here and not without reason. Smartly referencing the music of many old Hollywood classics, the score helps The Artist sound the part of a silent movie. Ironic, right? However, Bource's score has not been without controversy, since it borrows a recognizable theme from Hitchcock's Vertigo. Whether this splits the voters, who have historically been wary of works that are not deemed purely original, is yet to be seen. As for myself, I adore Alberto Iglesias' work on Tinker Tailor, with the weary jazz horns and funereal pacing matching the tone and theme of the film perfectly. Seeing Iglesias win would be a wonderful surprise on Sunday.
MUSIC (ORIGINAL SONG)
Who Will Win: "Man or Muppet"
Who Should Win: "Man or Muppet"
Yup, only two nominees. Perplexing indeed, considering the number of other original songs floating out there in recent movies. Hell, the Golden Globes found five whole nominees, none of which are included here. Whatever. Either way, Oscar night should be Muppet-tastic, with Bret McKenzie of Flight of the Conchords fame earning a little golden statuette. Neither song here is particularly wonderful, but at least "Man or Muppet" is fun. "Real in Rio" is about as forgettable as they come. Outside of the nominees, I would have loved to see Ben Nichols' "Shelter" from Take Shelter get some recognition here. You'd think emotional, twangy ballads would play well with the voters. I'll never understand those silly Academy folks.
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