Predictions and Preparations for the 96th Oscars: No Guts, No Glory!

The 96th Oscars are just around the corner, and while many are making their predictions for the big night, there is always room for a surprise winner. One writer has made a bold prediction that Paul Giamatti will take home the Best Actor award for his role in “The Holdovers.”

Despite many pundits favoring Cillian Murphy for the award, this writer has a hunch that Giamatti, with his decades of experience and versatile acting skills, will come out on top. Giamatti’s performance in films like “Sideways” and “American Splendor” has solidified his reputation as a top-tier actor, and the narrative for him to finally win an Oscar is strong.

In the Best Actress category, the race is too close to call, with Emma Stone and Lily Gladstone being the frontrunners. Stone, who has already won an Oscar, may face challenges from Gladstone, whose performance in “Killers” has garnered critical acclaim.

Overall, the writer predicts wins for Oppenheimer, Nolan, Stone, Giamatti, Randolph, and Downey Jr in the main categories. The animation category and Adapted Screenplay are still up in the air, with Miyazaki and films like “Oppenheimer” and “Poor Things” in contention.

While this year’s Oscars may lack the controversy and excitement of previous years, the anticipation for the big night is still high. The 96th Oscars will be airing live on ABC on Sunday, March 10, 2024, at 7 p.m. EDT/4 p.m. PDT, giving viewers a chance to celebrate the winners before midnight.