Thursday, February 21, 2008

Road to the Oscars 08

This truly is the most wonderful time of the year. I get so excited for the Globes, SAG’s and of course the Grandaddy of them all—The Oscars! Below you will find my picks for the 10 Best films of 2007 as well as my picks for winners in the top 10 categories. The show begins Sunday at 7 on ABC.

10 Best Films of 2007:

1. Gone Baby Gone
2. No Country For Old Men
3. La Vie En Rose
4. There Will Be Blood
5. This is England
6. Michael Clayton
7. Once
8. Eastern Promises
9. Hot Fuzz
10. American Gangster

My Oscar Picks for 10 Categories:
Best Picture -
No Country For Old Men

Best Actor -
Daniel Day Lewis

Best Actress -
Marion Cotillard

Best Supporting Actor -
Javier Bardem

Best Supporting Actress -
Cate Blanchett

Best Director -
Coen Brothers

Best Screenplay (original) -
Michael Clayton

Best Adapted Screenplay -
No Country For Old Men

Best Cinematography -
The Diving Bell and the Butterfly

Best Original Song –
“Falling Slowly” from Once.

We shall have to wait and see on who takes home the statues this Sunday.