It’s no secret I was less than pleased with this year’s nominees. Mild bitterness aside, allow me to give my predictions for the Academy Awards. (I was 7 for 8 in the big categories last year!)

Best Picture:

Oughta Win: Milk

Will Win: Slumdog Millionaire

Best Director:

Oughta Win: Danny Boyle, Slumdog Millionaire

Will Win: Danny Boyle, Slumdog Millionaire

Best Actor:

Oughta Win: Mickey Rourke, The Wrestler

Will Win: Mickey Rourke, The Wrestler

Best Actress:

Oughta Win: Kate Winslet, The Reader

Will Win: Kate Winslet, The Reader

Best Supporting Actor:

Oughta Win: Heath Ledger, The Dark Knight

Will Win: Heath Ledger, The Dark Knight

Best Supporting Actress:

Oughta Win: Penelope Cruz, Vicky Cristina Barcelona

Will Win: Penelope Cruz, Vicky Cristina Barcelona

Best Original Screenplay: Milk

Best Adapted Screenplay: Slumdog Millionaire

Best Original Score: Slumdog Millionaire

Best Editing: Slumdog Millionaire

Best Visual Effects: The Curious Case of Benjamin Button

Best Animated Movie: Wall-E

Best Documentary: Man on Wire

Best Foreign Language Film: Waltz With Bashir