It’s awards season once again, and this year’s Oscars will take place on Sunday, March 10. Hosted by the late night TV host Jimmy Kimmel, the award show will be held at the iconic Dolby Theater. Alongside Kimmel, various other notable figures such as Zendaya, Brendan Fraser, and Michelle Yeoh will be in attendance as presenters. Ryan Gosling is also set to perform his hit “I’m Just Ken” from “Barbie” during the show. This year marks the 96th Oscars and makes history with Lily Gladstone being the first Native American woman nominated as “Best Actress” at the Oscars for the movie “Killers of the Flower Moon.” Celebrating and honoring the accomplishments of actors, producers, directors, and writers alike, the show will air live starting at 7 p.m. ET on ABC.
Below are The Ship’s Log’s predictions for the night’s big winners:
Actor in a Leading Role
Cillian Murphy – “Oppenheimer”
Murphy, donning the infamous hat and persona, stepped in the role of J. Robert Oppenheimer with grace. From his stone-cold personality down to his mannerisms, Murphy played Oppenheimer with class. Although Murphy is surrounded by extremely talented actors in the category, Murphy will surely take home the gold after his spot-on performance of Oppenheimer.
Actor in a Supporting Role
Sterling K Brown – “American Fiction”
Up for this award are many talented actors, including Robert De Niro, Robert Downey Jr, Colman Domingo, Sterling K Brown, Ryan Gosling, and Mark Ruffalo. The winner for this award is hard to pick because of the many big names, but we predict the Academy will pick Sterling K Brown. This is Brown’s first Academy award nomination. Brown put on an amazing performance of the eccentric character Clifford Ellison in the movie “American Fiction.” Brown’s Oscar nomination has been a long time coming.
Actress in a Leading Role
Lily Gladstone – “Killers of the Flower Moon”
Despite Margot Robbie’s obvious snub for the titular role of “Barbie,” this category includes class, talent, and much needed diversity. Gladstone became the first Native American woman nominated for an Academy Award with this nomination. Due to her remarkable performance of Mollie Burkhart in “Killers of the Flower Moon,” we believe the Academy will reward her. Gladstone has been jolted into fame after the release of this western thriller, and it is about time.
Actress in a Supporting Role
America Ferrera – “Barbie”
This category is surrounded by gifted actors in all different types of movies. The nominees include Emily Blunt in “Oppenheimer,” Danielle Brooks in “The Color Purple,” America Ferrera in “Barbie,” Jodie Foster in “Nyad,” and Da’Vine Joy Randolph in “The Holdovers.” Due to Ferrera’s empowering and honest performance of Gloria in “Barbie,” we hope she takes home the gold. She has received awards for her past roles in “Ugly Betty” and “Real Women Have Curves.” Ferrera’s authentic monologue about the reality of being a woman in today’s society struck a chord with viewers and solidified her as a solid nomination pick for Actress in a Supporting Role.
Cinematography
Robbie Ryan – “Poor Things”
In a stacked category filled with accolades for movies such as “Oppenheimer,” and Scorsese’s “Killers of the Flower Moon,” the strange “Poor Things” will take the cake. In this movie about a bizarre woman, a scientist, and a lawyer, stills of a post-apocalyptic city and an unsettling environment fit the bill. Ryan’s ability to morph the imaginary world to fit the unusual cast of characters is the reason why he should win.
Costume Design
Jacqueline Durran – “Barbie”
Surrounded by many talented costume designers fashioning garments for various historic films such as “Napoleon” and “Oppenheimer,” choosing a winner for this category is tough. Although the clothing for these films listed (“Napoleon,” “Oppenheimer,” “Killers of the Flower Moon,” and “Poor Things”) accurately portrayed the mood and era of the film, we predict “Barbie” will win. The costume pieces featured in the film precisely represent each character’s personality and mood. From classic clothing pieces referencing vintage Barbies to reinventing designs worn by Barbies in the movie, the clothing plays a huge role in the movie.
Best Picture
“Barbie” –David Heyman, Margot Robbie, Tom Ackerley and Robbie Brenner, Producers
The biggest award of the night is rounded out by an all-star cast of movies, among them: “Barbie,” “American Fiction,” “Anatomy of a Fall,” “The Holdovers,” “Killers of the Flower Moon,” “Maestro,” “Oppenheimer,” “Past Lives,” “Poor Things,” and “The Zone of Interest.” Due to the film’s overall popularity and the honest message about the role of women in society, we believe the award will be given to “Barbie.”
“Barbie” inspired and uplifted women all over the world by including women of all races, looks, orientations, and ages in the movie. This movie touched the hearts of all people alike and made not only a national, but global impact.
