On the Road to the Oscars | Predictions by Manon Dumais

Great movie

Selection: Anatomy of a Fall

Prediction: Oppenheimer

Between Palm d'Or (Anatomy of a Fall) and the Grand Prix at Cannes (Zone of interest), My Heart Hesitates… Having to choose, I set my sights on Justin Tritt's sober and intelligent legal drama, whose ending left more than a few speechless. If he is a worthy opponent OppenheimerCertainly more spectacular, but more verbose and full of length, this is still Christopher Nolan's biographical drama with the potential to pulverize its rivals.

Great achievement

Sykes: Jonathan Glazer (Zone of interest)

Prediction: Christopher Nolan (Oppenheimer)

Again, I'm torn between my two favorite films. was further stunned by the sceneAnatomy of a FallJustin Tritt and Arthur Harari develop ambiguity brilliantly. Zone of interest. Jonathan Glazer's bold direction and powerful use of off-screen visuals completely captivated me. But in the face OppenheimerThis drama near Auschwitz still haunts me.

Best actress

Choice: Sandra Huller (Anatomy of a Fall)

Prediction: Lily Gladstone (Killers of the Flower Moon)

What do the images of Justin Tritt and Jonathan Glazer share in common? Sandra Huller's incredible talent! In Anatomy of a Fall, a German novelist accused of murdering her husband, who must defend herself in French, plays with many nuances. However, she has to bow down to Lily Gladstone, whose undeniable talent has finally come to light. Killers of the Flower Moon. Thanks to his inner acting and his eloquent looks, he could write a new page in Oscar history.

Best actor

Sykes: Cillian Murphy (Oppenheimer)

Prediction: Cillian Murphy (Oppenheimer)

A fiery conductor, a charismatic civil rights activist, a professor who is lovable, an anguished scientist and a disillusioned novelist: whose luck? If they were all brilliantly played by actors with well-established reputations, it was Cillian Murphy's role. Oppenheimer necessary. Investing in his character with every fiber of his being and feeding him an almond a day, the Irish actor should add a first Oscar to his collection of awards.

Best Supporting Actress

Selection: Daniel Brooks (Color is purple)

Prediction: Da'Vine Joy Randolph (Holdovers)

When colorful Sofia sings not at all ! In musical theater Color is purple, Danielle Brooks seems to lend her powerful voice to all women of Afro descent. Despite her desire to sing and dance in front of Brooks and her companions, Davin Joy Randolph's luminous presence and natural authority countered imposing veteran Paul Giamatti and promising newcomer Dominic Chess. HoldoversMake sure to win the race.

Best Actor in a Supporting Role

Sykes: Robert Downey Jr. Oppenheimer

Prediction: Robert Downey Jr., Oppenheimer

Unrecognizable in the role of Oppenheimer's archenemy, Robert Downey Jr. achieves a feat that sometimes eclipses Cillian Murphy. It shows how much he lags behind his formidable rivals. It's not just Ken (Ryan Gosling) who comforts himself by singing along on Sunday evenings, but also the excellent De Niro, like a fish to water with Scorsese. In his third nomination, including the award for Best Actor (Chaplain), the actor could finally win the coveted Golden Statue.

Best International Film

Selection: Zone of interestJonathan Glazer

Prediction: Zone of interestJonathan Glazer

Sandra Hüller (the one and only!) is a cool queen in the house, alongside the excellent Christian Friedel. Zone of interest. Despite the high quality of the other films in the competition, Jonathan Glazer's film about the quiet everyday life of an Auschwitz camp commandant and his family easily stands out from the crowd. Like itAnatomy of a Fall, Zone of interest Competing in five divisions. Galas are long and often exciting, so let's hope this adds some spice to the evening!

96^e Oscar night takes place on Sunday, March 10 at the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles. It will be broadcast live on the CTV Network at 7 p.m.