Leap of faith at the 97th Academy Awards

Peter Howell

Movie Critic

UPDATE: I went six out of eight with my Oscar predictions, missing both lead acting categories. Demi Moore’s Best Actress loss was a genuine surprise, but I’m glad Mikey Madison won for “Anora.”

It was best Academy Awards of recent memory, dedicated to honouring movies — especially independent ones — and with Conan O’Brien as an excellent host. They should have him back next year.

My predictions for winners at the top eight #Oscars categories all have the odds in their favour, with the exception of one. Can you guess which it is?

Best Picture

“Anora”

Best Director

Sean Baker, “Anora”

Best Actor

Timothée Chalamet, “A Complete Unknown”

Best Actress

Demi Moore, “The Substance"

Best Supporting Actor

Kieran Culkin, “A Real Pain"

Best Supporting Actress

Zoe Saldaña, Emilia Pérez

Best Original Screenplay

“Anora”

Best Adapted Screenpay

“Conclave”