Oscar Predictions from Manny the Movie Guy: Who Will Take Home the Gold?

The countdown to Oscar night is on, and with just a week left until the Academy Awards, Manny the Movie Guy has shared his predictions for the biggest categories. According to Manny, the race for Best Supporting Actor will see Kieran Culkin take home the Oscar for his brilliant portrayal of a socially awkward cousin in Jesse Eisenberg’s A Real Pain. In the Best Supporting Actress category, while Ariana Grande’s performance as Glenda in Wicked is unforgettable, Manny predicts the Oscar will go to Zoe Saldana for her role as a morally conflicted lawyer in Emilia Perez.

When it comes to Best Actor, Manny’s heart belongs to Ralph Fiennes for his gripping performance in Conclave, but his mind tells him that Adrian Brody will claim his second Best Actor trophy for his role as a genius but flawed architect in The Brutalist. As for Best Actress, Manny expresses admiration for both Mikey Madison in Anora and Fernanda Torres in I'm Still Here, but he sees Demi Moore as a strong contender for her long-overdue Oscar win for The Substance, where she portrays an actress struggling with the dangers of fame.

In the Best Director category, Manny predicts that Sean Baker’s Anora, which has been receiving rave reviews, will secure the win. The film has already been awarded the Directors Guild of America’s top honor, and Manny believes it will also win Best Picture. Anora, described as a twisted love story with a dark edge and a touch of hope, is the frontrunner after winning the Producers Guild of America award. Manny sums it up: “It’s a film we need right now.”

With such a dynamic mix of performances and films in the running, Oscar night promises to be full of surprises and anticipation. Tune in to see which predictions come true as Hollywood's biggest night approaches!