Best Picture

WINNER: Everything Everywhere all at once

Nope 

Decision to Leave

TÁR

The Fablemans

Babylon

The Banshees of Inisheer

Top Gun: Maverick

Everything Everywhere All at Once is an inspiring and thought-provoking film that deserves to win Best Picture. The film follows the story of a young girl, Lila, who is struggling to find her place in the world. She is a bright and creative girl, but she is also struggling with her identity and her place in the world.The film is a beautiful exploration of the power of imagination and the importance of finding one’s own path. Lila’s journey is one of self-discovery and growth, and it is inspiring to watch her find her place in the world. The film also touches on important themes such as identity, belonging, and the power of friendship. The film is also visually stunning, with beautiful cinematography and a captivating score. The performances of the cast are also excellent, with each actor bringing their own unique energy to the film.

Everything Everywhere All at Once is a powerful and moving film that deserves to win Best Picture. It is a film that speaks to the power of imagination and the importance of finding one’s own path. It is a film that celebrates the beauty of life and the importance of friendship. It is a film that will stay with viewers long after they have seen it.

Best Director

WINNER: Steven Spielberg “The Fabelmans”

Todd Field “Tár”

Martin McDonagh “The Banshees of Inisheer”

Park Chan-wook “Decision to Leave”

Antoine Fuqua “Emancipation”

Steven Spielberg should win best picture for the Fablemans because he has created a film that is both visually stunning and emotionally powerful. The Fablemans is a story about a family of four living in a small town in the Midwest. The story follows the family as they struggle to make ends meet and find their place in the world. Spielberg has crafted a film that is both visually stunning and emotionally powerful. The cinematography is beautiful, capturing the small town and its inhabitants in a way that is both intimate and grand. The performances of the actors are also top-notch, with each character being fully realized and believable. Especially that of Michele Williams she once again gives a lovely performance that captivates the audience. In this Film Speilberg once again proves he one of the Best DIrectors of his time.

Best Actor

WINNER:Brendan Fraser “The Whale”

Colin Farrell “The Banshees of Inisheer”

Hugh Jackman “The Son”

Diego Calva “Babylon”

Austin Butler “Elvis”

Brendan Fraser should win an Oscar for his performance in The Whale because he was able to bring a complex and emotionally charged character to life. Fraser was able to capture the nuances of the character’s inner turmoil and struggles with his own identity, while also conveying the character’s strength and determination. His performance was both powerful and heartbreaking, and he was able to bring a level of depth and realism to the role that was rarely seen in a film of this genre. Fraser’s performance was a testament to his talent and skill as an actor, and he deserves to be recognized for his work with an Oscar. As a fellow Brendan I would feel obligated to nominate him but regardless of the Fraser makes the film of the Whale what it is and without it its mediocre. 

Best Actress

WINNER: Cate Blanchett “Tár”

Michelle Williams “The Fabelmans”

Michelle Yeoh “Everything Everywhere All at Once”

Viola Davis “The Woman King¨

Jennifer Lawrence “Causeway”

Cate Blanchett is an incredibly talented actress who has consistently delivered powerful performances throughout her career. Her performance in TAR is no exception. Blanchett brings a unique combination of strength and vulnerability to her role as a woman struggling to find her place in the world. She is able to convey a wide range of emotions, from joy to despair, with a subtlety and grace that is rarely seen in modern cinema. Her performance is a testament to her skill as an actress and her ability to bring a character to life. For these reasons, Cate Blanchett deserves to be recognized with an Oscar for her performance in TAR.

Best Supporting Actor

WINNER: Ke Huy Quan “Everything Everywhere All at Once”

Barry Keoghan “The Banshees of Inisheer”

Judd Hirsch “The Fabelmans”

Ben Foster “Emancipation”

Ben Whishaw “Women Talking”

Ke Huy Quan should win Best Supporting Actor for Everything All at Once for his outstanding performance in the film. His portrayal of the character of a young man struggling to find his place in the world was both powerful and moving. He was able to capture the nuances of the character and bring him to life in a way that was both believable and captivating. His performance was a testament to his talent and skill as an actor.

Best Supporting Actress

WINNER: Jessie Buckley “Women Talking”

Angela Bassett “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever”

Jamie Lee Curtis “Everything Everywhere All at Once”

Kerry Condon “The Banshees of Inisheer”

Hong Chau “The Whale”

This film is yet to be released but from what the critics are saying she seems like a likely favorite for best supporting actress. Also None of the other women on this list stand out to me as favorites.

Best Animated Feature 

Winner: Guilermo del Toro “Pinocchio”

Puss in Boots

The Sea Beast

Turning Red

Marcel the Shell 

2022 and 2023 was a great year for animated films and practically all the films on this list could win this category but my personal favorite has to be Guilermo de Toro’s Pinocchio. Pinocchio is a film that has been done over many many times but none quote like this the story is new and inventive. This top motion is also outstanding and this film is truly a masterpiece on all fronts