oscarsAfter last night’s Golden Globes, some categories have become very predictable for the Oscars, while some others were opened up a little more.
The first film award of the night, Best Supporting Actor, given to George Clooney for his portrayal of a CIA agent in “Syriana,” was a surprise, even to Clooney.
“I thought Paul Giamatti was going to win,” Clooney said upon accepting the award.
While I’m pleased that Clooney won, I thought Giamatti (“Cinderella Man”) was going to win as well. It will be between the two of them and Jake Gyllenhaal (“Brokeback Mountain”), who wasn’t even nominated for a Golden Globe, for the Best Supporting Actor Oscar.
Best Supporting Actress will most likely go to Rachel Weisz (“The Constant Gardener”), but Amy Adams (“Junebug”), Maria Bello (“A History of Violence”) and Michelle Williams (“Brokeback Mountain”) have also won some awards thus far, making them contenders as well.
Best Actress will be going to Reese Witherspoon for her portrayal of June Carter Cash in “Walk the Line,” although Felicity Huffman (“Transamerica”) won’t be far behind in the final tally.
The race for Best Picture is pretty much closed by “Brokeback Mountain” after last night’s win at the Globes, as is Best Actor by Philip Seymour Hoffman’s portrayal of author Truman Capote in “Capote.” “Brokeback Mountain” has also locked the trophies for Best Adapted Screenplay for Larry McMurtry and Diana Ossana and Best Director for Ang Lee.
Best Original Screenplay will most likely go to Clooney and Grant Heslov for “Good Night, and Good Luck,” although Paul Haggis and Bobby Moresco have a chance at the trophy for “Crash.”
The nominees for the Oscars will be announced at 8:30 a.m. (ET) on Jan. 31. The 78th Annual Academy Awards will air live on ABC at 8 p.m. (ET) on Mar. 5.
For the latest awards show nominees and winners, visit moviecatcinema.com/awards.html.
-Catherine Krummey, MovieCat Cinema
