Cajun Boy's 2009 Oscar Predictions

Ok, I know that the world's been anxiously waiting for my picks, so here it goes...

Best Documentary- Trouble the Water. I put this category on top because it's the one that means the most to me, and I'm leading with my heart here as I feel truly connected to film because of it's subject matter, New Orleans and Hurricane Katrina. It's the only film nominated for anything this year that I feel emotionally invested in. Man on Wire, an utterly fascinating film, is the favorite, but again, I'm going with my heart over my head here. Here's the trailer to the film if you've never seen it.

Best Picture- Slumdog Millionaire

Best Actor- Mickey Rourke, The Wrestler

Best Actress- Kate Winslet, The Reader.This one gave me fits trying to pick, as my usual "think like an old Jew" strategy goes kinda out the window as some Jews have express discomfort with this film. If she wins, you'll probably see this clip a million times in the coming days.

Best Supporting Actor- Heath Ledger, The Dark Knight. I can't help but wonder if he'd have won anything had he not died.

Best Supporting Actress- Marisa Tomei, The Wrestler. Going with the longshot here, mainly because I've had a crush on her since puberty.

Best Director- Danny Boyle, Slumdog Millionaire

Best Foreign Film- Waltz with Bashir

Best Adapted Screenplay- Simon Beaufoy, Slumdog Millionaire

Best Original Screenplay- Dustin Lance Black, Milk

Best Animated Feature- Wall-E

Best Art Direction- The Curious Case of Benjamin Button

Best Cinematography- Slumdog Millionaire

Best Sound Mixing- The Dark Knight

Best Sound Editing- The Dark Knight

Best Original Score- Slumdog Millionaire

Best Original Song- "Jai Ho," Slumdog Millionaire

Best Costume Design- The Duchess

Best Documentary Short Subject- The Witness

Best Film Editing- Slumdog Millionaire

Best Makeup- The Curious Case of Benjamin Button

Best Animated Short- Presto

Best Live Action Short- The Pig

Best Visual Effects- The Curious Case of Benjamin Button

So there you go!