Will Wins/Should Wins Ala Modern Vintage Man

Every year I try to watch all the Best Picture nominees and as a result end up watching most of the performances that are Oscar nominated.  I thought I would write up a quick blurb for what is my favorite award show and something I look forward to every year.

BEST PICTURE-
Will Win- The Artist
At this point in the Oscar “game” I would say I would be anything, but shocked if The Artist doesn’t win.  Is it truly brillant or is it built up due to Oscar hype?  Is it gimicky or is it truly a fantastic take on the silent film era?  I feel that it does successfully pull off the remarkable and will win Best Picture.
Should Win- Moneyball
Even if you aren’t a baseball fan, it’s easy to love this movie.  The pacing is fantastic and it’s more than just a story of a baseball team.  I can easily see myself re-watching it.  I think it’s important for us to all re-examine how we are live our lives and approach our careers.  This film is almost exactly why The Artist will win.

BEST DIRECTOR-
Will Win- Michael Hazanavicius
The Artist is a silent film.  IT’S A SILENT FILM.
Should Win- They are all great.  What a great year for directors, but my vote is with Michael.

BEST ACTOR-
Will Win- Jean Dujardin
A performance measured in expression.  Totally worthy of a win.
Should Win- George Clooney
His finest work.  He is perfect in every scene.  Measured.  Funny.  Vulnerable.  It’s a shame he won’t win.  (At least I think)

BEST ACTRESS-
Will Win- Viola Davis
Her performance in The Help is so incredibly strong and intentional.  She is constantly believable and is unrecognizable in the role.
Should Win- Viola Davis
Even though for me Rooney Mara is incredible, Viola’s performance is too strong.

SUPPORTING ACTOR-
Will Win-Christopher Plummer
I didn’t see this film admittedly.  He seems to be the front runner.
Should Win- Jonah Hill
I wish the Academy would award more unexpectedly strong performances.

SUPPORTING ACTRESS-
Will Win- Octavia Spencer
Born for this role.
Should Win- Octavia Spencer
BORN FOR THIS ROLE.  Though my wife would kill me for not mentioning Melissa McCarthy. Also I might have fallen in love with Berenice Bejo.

BEST ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY
Will Win- Midnight In Paris
Wonderful film. Romantic and not contrived.  Charmingly funny.
Should Win-Midnight In Paris

BEST ADAPTED SCREENPLAY
Will Win- The Descendants
It’s really good.  REALLY good.  Totally engrossing and poignant.
Should Win- Moneyball
It was my favorite film out of them all, of course I want it to win screenplay.

Maybe next year the Academy will throw me a bone, so that I don’t have to try and watch 9 films.  7 is such an easier number.  Let me know your favorites for this year in the comments below.

The Modern Vintage Man’s Favorite Film – Moneyball (At Least Out Of The Oscar Pics)