And now for the final word on who will win the gold Sunday at the 97thOscars.
Keep that in mind here.
Timing was everything as Oscar voting began just two days later andAnoragrabbed all the headlines and the momentum.
Clockwise from top left: ‘Conclave,’ ‘Emilia Pérez,’ ‘Anora,’ ‘The Brutalist’ and ‘The Substance’Everett Collection
That fact didnt hurtArgo, Green BookorCODA, which each went on to win three Oscars including Best Picture.
I dont recommend you go out on a limb here, but I will in a true nail-biter betweenAnoraandConclave.
Another toss-up here, but Moores veteran standing counts for something.
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Take it to the bank.
She gets her hands on Oscar.
Most recently he won the DGA, and that almost always presages an Oscar win this category.
Corbet could be a spoiler like he was at the Golden Globes, but dont count on it.
That seems a bit of a long shot.
This one is also a toss-up, a David vs Goliath-style showdown.
I am completely torn.
Unless France is completely jinxed it will be the countrys first winner since 1992 (!)
Pay close attention if it isAnora, The BrutalistorConclave.This is the category pundits will be awaiting the most Sunday.
Kris Bowers soaringThe Wild Robotcould be irresistible.
It could be the spoiler here if voters simply vote for the most musical of the nominees.
The safe bet is stillBrutalist, but why not take a shot?
(Loic Espuche and Juliette Marquet)
A very international list.Wander to Wonderwon BAFTA.
I suspect voters will flock to the light, but I really have no idea.
THE WINNER:The Last Ranger, Cindy Lee and Darwin Shaw
Good luck to all.
Reminder: Dont sue me if you lose your pool.
