83rd Academy Awards Predictions

The coveted OSCARS take place in less than 6 hours from now. After having watched all the major nominated films this year, here is me sticking my neck out and making predictions for the 83rd Academy Awards:

Best Picture
Will Win: The Social Network
Should Win: The King’s Speech

Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role
Will Win: Colin Firth
Should Win: Colin Firth, Next Best: James Franco (127 Hours)

Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role:
Will Win: Natalie Portman (Black Swan)
Should Win: Natalie Portman (Black Swan), Next Best: Annette Benning (The Kids Are Alright)

Best Performance by An Actor in a Supporting Role
Will win: Christian Bale (The Fighter)
Should Win: Geoffey Rush (The King’s Speech)

Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role
Will Win: Helena Bollem Carter (The King’s Speech)
Should Win: Jacki Weaver (Animal Kingdom)

Best Director
Will Win: David Fincher (Social Network)
Should Win: David Fincher (Social Network), Next Best: Tom Hooper (The King’s Speech)

Best Writing (Original)
Will Win: The King's Speech
Should Win: Inception/The Kids Are Alright

Best Writing (Adapted)
Will Win: Social Network
Should Win: Social Network, Next Best: 127 Hours

Best Animation Film

Will Win: Toy Story 3
Should Win: L’Illusioniste

Best Foreign Language Film

Will Win: Biutiful
Should Win: Biutiful, Next Best: In A Better World

Best Editing
Will Win: Social Network
Should Win: Black Swan

Best Art Direction:
Should Win: The King’s Speech
Will Win: The King’s Speech

Best Music
Will Win: The King's Speech
Should Win: The King's Speech

... a final analsis, review and update on the blog after the AWARDS!