Oscar predictions: Film expert makes picks for Hollywood's biggest night
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NEW YORK -- The Academy Awards continue to dazzle and define movie excellence.
And this year, there's an abundance of it - just ask film expert and managing editor of Fandango, Erik Davis.
This year's show could make history.
"First, you have history that was made with 'Sinners,' with 16 nominations, the most nominated film in Oscars history," Davis said. "It really feels like old school legends versus new school legends, and it's a very exciting year for those reasons."
Davis' pick for best actor?
"I'm looking at Michael B. Jordan, lot of fan favor for him," Davis said. "This is his first ever nominee. Played two, some would argue, three roles."
Best supporting actor?
"This is Stellan Skarsgard's first ever Oscar nomination, and he's going against, you know, Jacob Elordi, who is a big deal right now," Davis said. "And then I look at Delroy Lindo. He's got a long, illustrious career, 73 years old, first ever Oscar nomination."
Best supporting actress?
"Amy Madigan, who sort of was nominated 40 years ago for her first Oscar, nominated now for her second Oscar for 'Weapons,' an original horror movie," Davis said. "And then you have Teyana Taylor. Teyana won the Golden Globe. Amy won the Critics Choice."
Could the best actress be Jessie Buckley for "Hamnet?"
"I think when she wins this Oscar, she's going to be a household name," Davis said.
But the biggest battle of the night will be the one for Hollywood's highest honor: best picture.
"I can almost envision a world where 'Sinners' wins the best casting, sort of a big award for that film, big recognition for that film, and 'One Battle After Another' takes best picture," Davis said.
While the surprises await, a few things on Sunday are certain - lives will be changed and Oscar dreams will come true.
