RedEye’s Oscar nominees, predictions and fantasies … from a guy named Curt. cwwagner@tribune.com
Best picture
Who will win: “Crash.”
Even I’m tired of the “Brokeback” hype.
Who should win:
“Brokeback Mountain.” I’m not that tired of the hype.
The other nominees: “Good Night, and Good Luck,” “Capote,” “Crash” and “Munich”
Actor
Who will win: Philip Seymour Hoffman, “Capote.” Whiny voice or not, he’s won almost everything in sight.
Who should win: Heath Ledger (left), “Brokeback Mountain.” C’mon. Cute and playing gay? My man!
The other nominees: Terrence Howard, “Hustle & Flow”; Joaquin Phoenix, “Walk the Line”; David Strathairn, “Good Night, and Good Luck”
Actress
Who will win: Reese Witherspoon (right), “Walk the Line.” Hopefully her dress–and husband–won’t embarrass her again.
Who should win: Reese baby!
The other nominees: Judi Dench, “Mrs. Henderson Presents”; Felicity Huffman, “Transamerica”; Keira Knightley, “Pride & Prejudice”; Charlize Theron, “North Country”
Supporting actor
Who will win: George Clooney, “Syriana.” He’s nominated for three awards; he’s gotta win something.
Who should win: Matt Dillon (right), “Crash.” I was wondering what happened to Matt Dillon.
The other nominees: Paul Giamatti, “Cinderella Man”; Jake Gyllenhaal, “Brokeback Mountain”; William Hurt, “A History of Violence”
Supporting actress
Who will win: Rachel Weisz, “The Constant Gardener.” Pregnant women are a lock in this category. See Catherine Zeta-Jones.
Who should win: Catherine Keener (right), “Capote.” “The 40-Year-Old Virgin” should have scored a nod.
The other nominees: Amy Adams, “Junebug”; Frances McDormand, “North Country”; Michelle Williams, “Brokeback Mountain”
Director
Who will win: Ang Lee, “Brokeback Mountain.” Voters will follow the herd. Get it? They … herded … sheep …
Who should win: Paul Haggis (right), “Crash.” Give him a break. He shares a name with a Scottish dish of sheep intestines.
The other nominees: Bennett Miller, “Capote”; George Clooney, “Good Night, and Good Luck”; Steven Spielberg, “Munich”
