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2008 Oscar Predictions & Odds
The red carpet is ready to welcome the stars this year for the 80th Academy Awards hosted by infamous funny man, Jon Stewart. On February 24th, viewers everywhere will be scrutinizing massively bad hair-dos, dye-jobs and fashion faux pas. But don’t forget the real reason for the glitz and glamor; to honor the best of the best in films since January 1st, 2007. With a lot of good ones out there this year, competition will be tough and the claws will be out. We can only hope there’s a cat fight, but let’s face it that’s not really classy Grammy style.
Odds for Best Picture:
Atonement 9/1
Juno 15/1
Michael Clayton 20/1
No Country for Old Men 4/13
There Will Be Blood 13-4
Best Picture is a tough one this year, but Juno will likely take the cake on this one. The hot new cast and buzz worthy stripper-turned-screen writer (yep, it’s true) has caught everyone’s eye in the past few months. This fresh story has caught the attention of day time talk shows everywhere and it’s doubtful that it will lose any publicity in the next few weeks. Rivaled by Atonement and No Country for Old Men, the Grammy could very well be stolen by any one of these note worthy blockbusters.
Odds to Win Best Actor
George Clooney - Michael Clayton 8/1
Daniel Day-Lewis - There Will Be Blood 1/10
Johnny Depp - Sweeney Todd 8/1
Tommy Lee Jones - In the Valley of Elah 25/1
Viggo Mortensen - Eastern Promises 25/1
The category for best actor is filled with actors that have likely seen this nomination coming from miles away. They act like they had no idea it was coming but we know that it’s all a big game. It must be because these guys are right on the money with their big hits this year; George Clooney for Michael Clayton, Johnny Depp in Sweeny Todd, and Daniel Day Lewis in There Will be Blood. I’d say Johnny Depp will probably come out on top of this category with his creepy role in Sweeny Tood. Creepy or not, this guy can act and he knows a thing or two about how to win awards. If anything, Daniel Day Lewis will steal this one away from him.
Cate Blanchett - Elizabeth: The Golden Age 25/1
Julie Christie - Away from Her 2/7
Marion Cotillard - La vie en Rose 7/2
Laura Linney - Savages 25/1
Ellen Page - Juno 7/1
And the Juno buzz continues. Best actess will undeniably go to new actress, Ellen Page from Juno. She might be new to this scene but she looked like a natural in this film, depicting the laid back, high school student that gets pregnant accidentally. The young starlet will turn 21 just days before the awards show airs and it’s likely her birthday present will be that infamous gold plated Grammy. My guess is she’ll be toasting a little champagne to that.
Casey Affleck - The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford 9/1
Javier Bardem - No Country for Old Men 1/10
Philip Seymour Hoffman - Charlie Wilson’s War 16/1
Hal Holbrook - Into the Wild 12/1
Tom Wilkinson - Michael Clayton 14/1
Best Supporting Actor is most likely going to go home with Javier Bardem from No Country for Old Men. Born in Spain, Bardem has a diverse acting background that has already lead him to receive an Academy Award nomination once before (2000) and it’s likely that he’ll soon be the proud owner of not only the nomination but the coveted award. This Frankenstein-like man will scare you shitless every time he appears on screen but he’s got that “it-factor” that will likely snag this award.
Cate Blanchett - I’m Not There 3/2
Ruby Dee - American Gangster 7/4
Saoirse Ronan - Atonement 16/1
Amy Ryan - Gone Baby Gone 2/1
Tilda Swinton - Michael Clayton 20/1
Finally, Best Supporting female actress is a tight race as well. Cate Blanchet is a star from the start and an award winning famous face. But it’s hard to tell if she’ll take this one for her role in, I’m not There, a film about Bob Dylan and his interesting life from childhood. With Amy Ryan also in the pool of nominees this year for her solid role in Gone Baby Gone, it’s tough to tell who will be the winner here. Blanchett and Ryan’s roles in these very different films are off the charts but neck and neck until they announce the winner.
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