My Oscar 2011 Predictions

I am not going to take a lot of time to explain things here - I did not see very many of the Best Picture nominees this year, I am still hoping to see "The King's Speech" before Sunday. But what I did see was "The Social Network", "Black Swan" (overrated in my opinion), "Inception", and "The Figther" (my personal favorite of the lot). So my predictions are not based on my opinions, but the trends and telltale signs that have come out in the weeks leading to the Oscars. And for a couple, just gut instinct or pure guessing!

Best Visual Effects: Inception
Best Original Score: The Social Network

Best Original Song: "If I Rise" - Dido, 127 Hours
Best Documentary Feature: "Restrepo" but it would be a cool upset if "Exit Through The Gift Shop" won

Best Costume Design: Alice in Wonderland
Best Film Editing: The Black Swan
Best Cinematography: Inception
Best Art Direction: Inception
Best Animated Film: Toy Story 3 (duh)

"The BIG 8"

Best Adapted Screenplay: The Social Network
Best Original Screenplay: Inception
Best Supporting Actress: Melissa Leo, The Fighter
Best Supporting Actor: Christian Bale, The Fighter
Best Actress: Natalie Portman, Black Swan
Best Actor: Colin Firth, The King's Speech
Best Director: The King's Speech
Best Picture: The King's Speech

Let's see how I do!