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92nd Academy Awards Final Predictions

Despite the shortened season, this Oscar season will be one to remember. From Joker surprising all cinephiles with 11 Academy Award nominations, to the rise of Parasite as a true Best Picture contender, there was something for everyone this season.

It’s now time to put up or shut up as I present my final Oscar Predictions for this Sunday’s show.

Best Picture
1917 (Universal)

Actor in a Leading Role
Joaquin Phoenix (Joker)

Actress in a Leading Role
Renée Zellweger (Judy)

Actress in a Supporting Role
Laura Dern (Marriage Story)

Actor in a Supporting Role
Brad Pitt (Once Upon a Time in Hollywood)

Directing
Sam Mendes (1917)

Adapted Screenplay
Jojo Rabbit (Taika Waititi)

Original Screenplay
Parasite (Bong Joon Ho & Jin Won Han)

International Feature Film
Parasite (South Korea)

Production Design
Once Upon a Time in Hollywood

Film Editing
Ford v Ferrari (Andrew Buckland & Michael McCusker)

Cinematography
1917 (Roger Deakins)

Visual Effects
1917

Costume Design
Little Women

Sound Mixing
1917

Sound Editing
1917

Original Score
Joker (Hildur Guðnadóttir)

Documentary Feature
American Factory (Netflix)

Documentary Short Subject
Learning to Skateboard in a Warzone (If You’re a Girl)

Makeup and Hairstyling
Bombshell

Animated Feature Film
Toy Story 4 (Pixar)

Animated Short Film
Hair Love

Live-Action Short Film
The Neighbors’ Window

Original Song
“(I’m Gonna) Love Me Again” (Rocketman) — Elton John & Bernie Taupin

David Gonzalez
David Gonzalez is the founder and chief film critic of The Cinematic Reel (formerly Reel Talk Inc.) and host of the Reel Chronicles podcasts. A Cuban American independent film critic, David has built The Cinematic Reel around passionate, thoughtful film criticism spanning every genre, while championing diverse voices and perspectives across the industry. David is a Rotten Tomatoes Tomatometer-Approved Critic and currently serves as Vice President of the New Jersey Film Critics Circle (NJFCC). He is also a member of New York Film Critics Online (NYFCO), the Online Film Critics Society (OFCS), and the Latino Entertainment Journalists Association (LEJA). His festival coverage has included the Sundance Film Festival, Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), New York Film Festival (NYFF), Tribeca Festival, and SXSW, among others. Through The Cinematic Reel, David provides year-round reviews, festival coverage, awards-season analysis, interviews, and commentary on both major studio releases and independent cinema. An avid film collector, lifelong cinephile, and dedicated awards watcher, David brings an enthusiastic and knowledgeable perspective to his writing and podcasting. His criticism has been featured in film marketing campaigns and physical-media releases, further establishing The Cinematic Reel as a growing independent voice in film criticism. For screening invitations, review opportunities, festival coverage, and other press inquiries, David can be reached at david@thecinematicreel.com.

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